Ohio Personal Injury Blog

When you go see your doctor or dentist or enter an Ohio hospital, you expect your doctor, dentist and all the other health care professionals to take good care of you and have the education, knowledge and skills necessary to get you well and back to your life. The last thing you expect is that yo...

There is perhaps nothing as painful as losing a loved one to someone else's negligence or a preventable accident. You may always be haunted with thoughts of what if? Even though there are many reasons for wrongful death instances in Ohio, this article will focus primarily on wrongful death that o...

Football is one of the most popular sports in Ohio and the rest of the United States. it is also one of the most dangerous sports to pursue. For example, according to CNN, of the 91 brains of former NFL players donated to science, 87 showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is usuall...

As an Ohio mom-to-be, you have every reason to believe that you will deliver a healthy baby when the time comes for him or her to be born. The vast majority of Ohio pregnancies do indeed go well, and the vast majority of babies born in Ohio come into the world healthy. Unfortunately, a very few s...

America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed nation in the world. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation (CDC), over 700 women die each year in the United States from pregnancy-related complications. Additionally, 65,000 more pregnant women almos...

All parents worry about their children at some point or another. However, it can be scary and heartbreaking for parents to consider that a child may be affected by a disorder like cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the motor cortex of the brain. This damage can affect a child's...

Many expectant parents focus on everything they need to do prior to welcoming their child into the world. There is a nursery to prepare. There are purchases to make. There are daycare arrangements to make and car seats to install, not to mention the birth plan that must be established. However, m...

For families with loved ones in an Ohio nursing home, worries about the quality of the care being offered are common. While you expect a facility to go above and beyond when caring for residents, the truth is that many homes leave a lot to be desired. To ensure your relative is well cared for, Ne...

Many Ohioans believe that veterans deserve the best possible medical care due to the sacrifices that they often must make in the interest of keeping the country safe. However, a class-action lawsuit alleges that thirteen plaintiffs not only received substandard care from a podiatrist with a Veter...

If your baby's birth in Ohio occurred before the 31-week mark, there is a chance that he or she could develop retinopathy of prematurity. According to WebMD, ROP is a condition of the eye affecting premature infants that can lead to vision loss. In addition to prematurity, your baby's birthweight...

People in Ohio might assume that the system via which human organs are donated is well regulated with strong oversight to ensure patient safety. While that is a logical assumption given the extremely delicate and important nature of organ donation, a recent incident in the Pacific Northwest indic...

Despite their experience and the amount of time they spent in school, medical professionals are still human and can occasionally screw up. However, when a doctor makes a mistake, the results tend to be more life-threatening than other positions. A botched surgery could leave someone disabled for ...

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that occurs in premature babies. Generally, it is most common in babies who are born prior to 31 weeks and weigh under three pounds. The disease causes blood vessels to develop abnormally on an infant's retina, which is a tissue in the back of th...

The flag-folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our great country was originally founded. The first fold is a symbol of life. The second fold is for our belief in eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing rank, who gave a p...

Speed limits that can change in real time according to traffic conditions help drivers avoid highway collisions. You're cruising along the highway and notice a few brake lights flash up ahead. You take your foot off the accelerator, but before you know it, you've closed the distance and nearly ...

Washington, DC: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert to the public and healthcare providers alike, stating that the agency has not approved injectable silicone for use to enhance or augment the body. Such use can lead to ongoing pain, infections, and serious injuries, suc...

DETROIT – U.S. safety regulators have released models from 14 different automakers that are being recalled to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators. Documents posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration include many made by Ford, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Fer...

HP recalls batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations due to the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers can contact HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2018 or ww...

Once in the hands of medical professionals, you're in better hands…right? Not necessarily. Be sure to educate yourself before you get too cozy. A hospital isn't somewhere you typically want to go, but if you're going to be there, it's best to be in the know. In the know about what, though? The f...

Know The Facts-They Could Save Your Life FACT: Nearly 70 million Takata air bag inflators are or will be under recall by 2019 – the largest and most complex auto safety recall in U.S. history. What's a Recall? A recall happens when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, piece of equip...

The experience of grief is typically not very comfortable. We might experience a range of unpredictable emotions, we may feel very sensitive or disconnected, and the people around us may interact with us differently. However uncomfortable, grief is an important part of coping with change. It all...

These three words are often heard and yet many times their true meaning gets lost. It is worth a moment to stop and understand the difference between these words in service of your grief journey. What is grief? Grief is our internal experience to loss. This includes the thoughts and feelings that...

The gift-giving season is here, and for those with children young or old, there are all kinds of toys to be bought. But, not all toys are created equal, and certainly not to the same safety standards. In fact, children's products are recalled more than twice a week. That means more than 100 prod...

Grief happens to us all. Time is a good healer, but it can help to acknowledge grief and take steps to heal. Here are 5 ideas that might help you cope when someone you love has died: Join in rituals. Memorial services, funerals, and other traditions help people get through the first few...

According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the median cost of a funeral (viewing and burial) in the U.S. in 2014 was $7,181 (not including vault burial). The median cost of a U.S. funeral with cremation was slightly cheaper at $6,078 in 2014. Paying funeral costs is difficult enoug...