Winter has arrived in Ohio, and with it comes numerous slips and falls by pedestrians attempting to negotiate snow- and ice-covered sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. But will a court hold you liable for an injured pedestrian’s damages if (s)he falls on your unshoveled property? In general, the answer to that question is “no.” This is because Ohio follows the Natural…
Could personal biases lead a physician to neglect — or intentionally harm — some patients? Do some patients get better — or drastically worse — treatment than others because of their physician’s private politics or beliefs? That’s a possibility that has been brought sharply into focus by a recent incident in Ohio involving statements made by a medical professional while…
When you picture a place where women commonly end up dying in childbirth, do you think of some distant country where they give birth in their homes, far away from adequate medical care, or do you picture a modern hospital somewhere in the United States? The sad reality is that new mothers are dying at an alarming rate in the…
Getting out for a ride on your motorcycle can be a great way to explore the beautiful state of Ohio, but it can also be an extremely dangerous way to get from one place to another. Why? Even if you consistently wear a helmet every time you get out on your bike and are always sure to follow the rules…
The beginning of a new year means the start of new goals and positive changes for a lot of people in Ohio. The last thing anyone wants during the first month of a new year is to suffer an injury or lose a loved one in an accident, but unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are common occurrences even after the holiday festivities…
Minor accidents like rear-end collisions happen every day in Ohio, but if you are ever involved in one, would you know what to do? If you have no serious injuries, any information you can gather about the accident will be helpful when the time comes to submit a claim for insurance compensation. First calls Before you do anything else, check…
Nobody likes a noisy workplace. However, as you and other Ohio residents may be aware, workplace noise is more than a mere nuisance. If your job regularly exposes you to loud, constant, sudden or annoying sound, it can take a toll on your health and work performance. Many people associate certain industries with being particularly loud or noisy, such as…
It’s become clear that a lot of nursing homes in the United States operate with a razor-thin staff, pushing the limits of what anybody can consider “reasonable” when it comes to having enough people on staff to care for their patients. Nursing homes often get “creative” about minimizing the amount of work they have to do with a patient. That…