Truck accidents can be dangerous or deadly; they often involve at least one other vehicle that could be crushed due to the weight of the truck. Multiple vehicle collisions are also possible if a truck collides with backed-up traffic or if the truck rolls over sideways, blocking the lanes of traffic. In this case, a multi-vehicle collision has one truck…

There are certain risks that people undertake in any profession. This is true whether you sit in front of a computer or work with heavy machinery. While issues of this nature can arise when workplace inside temperatures are not properly maintained, the dangers of working in extreme heat often gain attention when workers must complete tasks outside in the summer.…

The rate of Cesarean sections ranges based on the hospital a woman goes to when she’s going to give birth, and if that seems like it shouldn’t be the case, you aren’t the only person who thinks so. In the United States, the most common surgery to be performed are C-sections, even though many of them aren’t even necessary. Around…

In the warm summer months, riding your motorcycle can be a fun activity to engage in. Though for many it is an enjoyable way to spend the season’s long days, it can also be dangerous. Taking safety measures and the time to focus on the road while driving can help everyone stay safe. Be on the lookout For those who…

What’s the third leading cause of death? Heart disease? Cancer? No, in fact, it’s medical errors. It might be a shock to you that medical errors rank so high, but with 251,000 deaths due to medical errors reported in the most recent year’s data, they certainly do cause problems for patients and their families alike. It’s not just medical errors…

Do you know the things that you should do following a motor vehicle accident in which you were driving one of the cars involved? Unfortunately, following an accident, your nerves are rattled and there may be injuries too. Still, there are certain things you should do at the accident site and immediately following your accident. Following are important tips to…

Getting hurt on the job can be devastating to you and your family. You suddenly can no longer bring home an income, and you’re left with medical bills to pay. Fortunately, workers’ compensation is there to pay for your medical care and to make sure you get compensated fairly. The first thing you and your attorney need to do is…

Ohio recently joined multiple other states in the country when it legalized marijuana for medical use. While the bill goes into effect in September 2016, it will be some time before marijuana can be sold in Ohio. Until then, patients will have to go to another state where marijuana use is legal to buy it. The passage of House Bill…

Doctors can make mistakes in diagnosing conditions, which is why many people say that it’s important that you get a second opinion about your doctor’s diagnosis. It’s particularly important to seek a second opinion when you’re facing treatments for cancer or major diseases. You want to make sure that biopsies and diagnoses are correct before starting on a program of…