According to Forbes in their article “Birth Injury Lawsuit Guide 2023,” there are many different types of birth injuries that can occur and it is important you understand your options should this happen to your family. “Labor and delivery affect both mother and child significantly. But birth injuries go beyond typical effects. They are often […]
As reported by Human Rights Watch in their article “US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes,” the COVID-19 pandemic revealed major issues with elder neglect and abuse occurring in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. “Potential neglect and prolonged isolation may have caused serious harm to many people in nursing homes in the United […]
According to Medical News Today in their article “What is medical malpractice?,” it is important to know what your rights are if you feel you have been mistreated by a medical health professional. “Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional neglects to provide appropriate treatment, take appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that causes harm, […]
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…