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…
Because there are numerous factors that could contribute to an accident, it is important that car crashes are investigated. These investigations can provide vital information on how a car or truck accident took place and who may have been at fault. This knowledge can play an important role in a civil lawsuit and in determining whether criminal charges are necessary.…
When a medical mistake results in a patient suffering serious and/or permanent damage, the situation can quickly become complicated. The injured patient or family of the injured patient may feel that medical professionals were negligent and that injuries resulted due to that negligence. If this is the case, parties may wish to look into filing a medical malpractice claim in…
Many Ohio mothers-to-be want to trust their medical professionals’ opinions regarding the care for their unborn child. Doctors may offer advice on nutrition, prenatal care and how the baby should be delivered. If a mother follows the instructions of a doctor regarding delivery and the baby suffers a birth injury such as developing cerebral palsy, there may be cause to…
Though workers may not anticipate an issue taking place while performing a job, unexpected accidents can occur at any time. Employers and employees should take the proper steps to do their part in lessening the likelihood of a serious work-related accident while on the job. If an accident does occur, workers’ compensation could potentially be awarded to injured workers or…
Many Ohio residents may face difficult health circumstances during their life. For some, those issues could be chronic, and an organ transplant may be the best or only option for potentially rectifying the problem. Finding a compatible organ can be a moment of insurmountable joy for a patient, and if a medical error leads to the transplant not working, the…
When employers follow safety rules to the best of their abilities, the likelihood of a fatal accident occurring on the job could potentially decrease. Though a work-related accident may not always be able to be prevented, many of those accidents can be if employers and employees have the proper knowledge of safety standards and the proper equipment to perform duties…