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…
Most drivers would do just about anything to avoid a getting in an accident with a truck. A passenger vehicle always runs the higher risk of severe or fatal injuries when involved in a collision with an 80,000 lb tractor-trailer. Because of this, drivers should be aware of the common causes of truck accidents and what steps they can take…
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a nursing home and are a victim of abuse, it’s important that you get the legal help you need. You shouldn’t have to live in fear of a nurse or orderly who injures you, just as you shouldn’t have to be concerned about dangerous residents injuring you. Elder abuse is…
Keeping others safe needs to be a priority to trucking companies. In order to keep their vehicles in the best condition, preventative maintenance should always be done. If you’ve gotten into an accident with a truck that has not been maintained properly, this information may be helpful to your case. Vehicles that are not properly maintained can have a higher…
Putting a loved one into a nursing home can be a difficult decision, but you’ll feel a lot better about it if you know more about the facility you’re choosing. You want one that’s safe, will provide your loved one with good quality care and treat them fairly. To find those things, it is necessary to spend some time looking.…