An Ohio State Highway Patrol sergeant was recently responding to a U.S. Route 30 crash when another accident occurred on the same road, moments later. Motor vehicle accidents that involve tractor-trailers and fuel tankers can have devastating results. The second collision in this case ended with a huge explosion and massive fire. The sergeant had responded to the first accident…
In Ohio and elsewhere, when an employee suffers injury or illness within the due course and scope of employment in the workplace, he or she is typically entitled to claim benefits that will pay for medical treatment and replace lost wages related to the incident. Depending upon the circumstances, a claim for benefits can be a somewhat basic and straightforward…
People in Ohio and throughout the nation were encouraged to participate in a recent event designated to support and raise awareness for those who suffer from a neurological disorder believed to be caused at the time of birth. National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day was celebrated on a recent Wednesday. Members of the public were asked to wear clothing green in…
Some elderly residents in Ohio, as elsewhere, might reach a point where they are no longer able to take adequate care of themselves and subsequently decide to enter residence in a nursing home. Unfortunately, some have claimed that nursing home negligence has brought injury, illness or, in worst case scenarios, even death to their loved ones who were living in…
There are various circumstances under which an individual may feel the need to file a legal claim against another party. Civil claims can often result when a person is seriously injured, killed or otherwise negatively affected by the actions of another individual or individuals. Instances in which a person may have been negatively affected due to medical malpractice can lead…
Being involved in an accident can often leave drivers and passengers stunned, frightened and sometimes even in pain. If a person is experiencing pain, it is likely that he or she has suffered an injury due to the crash. If the injury or injuries prove to be serious, those individuals may have reason to file a personal injury claim against…
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. These losses can come about in various ways, and some incidents may seem more tragic if the fatality-causing event could possibly have been prevented. Workplace accidents are incidents in which great care should be taken to ensure that they do not happen, but regrettably, more and more individuals find themselves possibly…
When an Ohio resident must determine whether to admit an elderly loved one to a nursing home, it is likely that he or she will conduct research on the quality of potential homes. Because putting a loved one in the care of another person can be a difficult decision, individuals want to ensure that there will not be a high…
Being unable to care for an elderly loved one can often leave Ohio family members feeling helpless. Unfortunately, without the proper training or equipment some families are not able to provide the care that some individuals need. As a result, older family members are often admitted to nursing homes in the hopes that the proper care will be administered, but…