As reported by Find Law in their article “Birth Injury,” a birth injury can be one of the worst experiences new parents can face. “Birth injuries can occur from complications during the labor and delivery process. They can also result from improper prenatal medical care,” Find Law said. Click here to learn more about Skolnick […]
According to the Ohio Department of Health in their article “Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation, and Exploitation,” allegations of elder abuse in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities should be taken very seriously. Click here to learn more about Skolnick Weiser Law Firm’s Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse capabilities or here to read the full article. […]
As reported by NOLO in their article “Ohio Medical Malpractice Laws,” a medical malpractice suit can be a stressful, oftentimes complex, situation and it is in your best interest to hire an experienced attorney. “Legal issues and medical evidence can get very complicated very quickly in these cases, and the plaintiff (the injured patient, or […]
As summer approaches, the percentage of motorcycle accidents is likely to increase in Ohio and throughout the U.S. In this blog post, we will discuss some defensive driving tips designed to keep motorcyclists and their passengers safe during the summer months and throughout the year. Keep your eyes open Experienced motorcyclists know they must survey […]
Psychiatric care is full of uncertain outcomes. However, there are times when the link between a hospital or physician’s inept or negligent action and a patient’s suicide seems painfully obvious. That’s what the family of an 18-year-old woman alleges regarding the young lady’s suicide just days after she voluntarily admitted herself to the psychiatric unit of a hospital in Akron.…
The opioid crisis is hitting home in a lot of areas — but Ohio is one of the states most severely affected because it is seen as critical to the “pipeline” of drugs that is making it around the nation. Well, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation recently announced that it will be taking steps that are designed to keep…
In 2019, there were 160 fatalities in motorcycle accidents on Ohio’s roadways, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you routinely ride a motorcycle, you have probably had more than one close call where a driver did not see you. Of course, if a driver cannot see you, he or she may not be able to avoid causing a…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex brain disorder that can involve both physical and cognitive disabilities. It most often develops at or near birth. It is often preventable if a physician recognizes the obvious risks that can lead to brain injuries at birth and takes the appropriate precautions. What puts a child at risk of CP? It is generally caused…
What’s your biggest worry when you’re sick enough to head to the hospital or take a troublesome symptom to your doctor? For many, it’s that they’ll be given some kind of terrible diagnosis. In reality, people should be worried that they won’t receive a proper diagnosis at all. Instead, they may be told their condition is nothing serious and be…