In Ohio and beyond, family members sometimes find themselves in need of assistance for medical or daily living care. Some take up residence in a nursing home. Though many facilities provide quality, thorough care, some assisted care residents suffer from nursing negligence that results in injury or illness. In worst cases, some victims of negligence have died. In another state,…
A tragedy occurred in Ohio that involved a vehicle driver under the age of 18. A motorcyclist suffered a fatal personal injury in the crash. The incident took place in Parma Heights on a recent Saturday. Reports indicate that a 41-year-old man was riding his motorcycle when a terrible crash occurred at an intersection along Ohio Route 113. The 17-year-old…
Workers in Ohio and elsewhere typically understand that every job contains a certain amount of risk to personal health and safety. Some jobs present a much higher risk than others. Aside from any potential risk that would be considered naturally present according to the duties of the job at hand, a worker sometimes suffers injury due to hazardous working conditions…
A company based in Ohio is one of the largest health care providers in the nation. One of its facilities, located in another state, has become suspect in a nursing home negligence case. The family of an elderly woman who recently died at the ManorCare home claims that the staff’s gross negligence led to their loved one’s death. The daughter-in-law…
Choosing a nursing home for an elderly loved one can be a delicate, challenging, sometimes stressful experience. It would most likely comfort adult children if they are able to help their parent find a place where nursing home negligence is nonexistent. Some may wonder if such a place exists. In a state outside Ohio, a bill has been proposed that seeks…
Ohio Interstate 75 was the scene of a recent crash involving two vehicles. As in this case, motor vehicle accidents sometimes involve tractor-trailer trucks. A car that was also involved in the recent incident was driven by a man who is now suspected of driving drunk. The collision occurred a couple hours after midnight on a recent Wednesday. Crews were…
Ohio residents who entrust their loved ones to the care of professional staff in nursing homes have the right to reasonably assume that a high standard of safety and appropriate care will be maintained at the facilities. Sadly, some residents in various nursing homes throughout the nation have suffered abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Those in Ohio can…
A recent collision occurred on an Ohio highway that involved four separate vehicles. In the aftermath of the accident, it was reported that two of the motor vehicle drivers suffered personal injury. One man, the driver of a semi-truck, was issued a citation in the incident. It was just after 8:30 a.m. on a recent Tuesday when the accident is…
Ohio roadways are busy traffic thoroughfares where, unfortunately, vehicular accidents often occur. In some circumstances, one or more travelers suffer personal injuries as a result of a collision. Depending upon the severity of a personal injury, emergency and/or long-term medical care might be required in order for an accident victim to physically heal. Commercial truck accidents often lead to serious injuries.…