Ohio Personal Injury Blog
How do I get compensation after a truck accident?
Truck accidents in Ohio would probably require a slightly different approach when you attempt to seek maximum compensation for your injuries. There are quite a few reasons for this — this article will explain some examples below. For now, suffice it to say that you...
Risks caused by a herniated disk after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident can bring about injuries that are obvious, but sometimes the damage may not be immediately noticeable. Injuries that you may not feel right away can develop into detrimental health problems later, resulting in medical bills that an...
Winter driving tips for better defensive driving
Even when drivers in Ohio do everything they can to keep themselves safe, there are still others on the road who may not take the same precautions. This leaves even the safest of drivers at risk of serious injury or even death because of the negligence and lack of...
Ohio’s tactics to crack down on distracted driving
Ohio police do not take distracted driving lightly. It has become an epidemic plaguing roadways throughout the country, and police want to save as many lives as possible. Recently, the police started taking to the sky to help crackdown on drivers driving while...
The most common medical malpractice claims
When doctors make mistakes, it can do more harm than almost any other profession. Some Ohio doctors may find themselves facing claims of negligent behavior when a patient suffers. Proving negligence is the foundational element required in medical malpractice cases....
Hospital settles for $13 million to avoid wrongful death lawsuits
An Ohio physician charged with murdering 25 patients may have caused the hospital that he worked at to find itself facing potentially catastrophic lawsuits. WBNS-10TV's investigative team uncovered that Mount Carmel Health System paid nearly $13 million in settlements...
When should you seek a second opinion?
If you live in Ohio and you have been diagnosed with an illness by a doctor, there are several valid reasons to seek a second opinion. Doctors are not exempt from making mistakes and there are even times where you simply get along better with another physician....
The risks of asphyxia neonatorum
At Piscitelli Law Firm in Ohio, we understand that birth injuries can be some of the most distressing events families may experience, particularly when the outcome affects the child’s health for the rest of his or her life. Your doctor has a duty of care to identify...
Why do some seniors keep silent about pain?
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, which means if you have a loved one in an Ohio nursing home, you should pay special attention to any sign that your relative is suffering. Unfortunately, some seniors are not always forthcoming about...
When uninsured drivers cause accidents in Ohio
Although every car accident causes stress and uncertainty, auto insurance takes some doubt away from these situations. When an at-fault driver has insurance, the victim has a straightforward path to receiving compensation for property damage and injuries. This is why...
