Nursing homes carry a big responsibility by being tasked with the care of some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. Yet, despite being subjected to a plethora of federal and state laws and regulations aimed at keeping […]
When workers are injured on the job, the Ohio workers’ compensation system should provide them with benefits. Typically, these benefits are tied specifically to the costs of medical care and lost wages, but in some situations […]
Every year in the United States, there are more than 400,000 personal injury cases filed. Of these cases, around 16,000 to trial. The others are settled out of court for various amounts, depending on the severity […]
In Ohio, workers are covered by workers’ compensation. Sometimes that’s through the state’s workers’ compensation fund and some employers are self-insured. But, when you have been hurt at work, workers’ compensation can cover you.
When you hire a personal injury lawyer, you become part of a team. Naturally, you are relying upon your attorney to use his or her skill and experience to carry the load, but you can and […]
Semi-truck accidents can cause significant human tragedy. The December 2020 Ohio crash on the I-70 that involved three semi-trucks is just one example. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 153 people lost their lives in […]
As winter encompasses us with all its little bugs, long dark days, and blankets of snow it’s becoming even more challenging for most to cope with the added weight to the already heavy COVID quarantine. Scientists […]
New numbers show that fewer cars are driving on U.S. roadways as the country and the world continue to deal with the coronavirus which has created a massive shift to working and learning from home. However, people […]
Statistics show that 1 million Americans are hurt from slip and fall injuries every year. During the winter, the chances of slip and fall injuries rise dramatically. In Ohio, we know that our winters are no joke, and neither are […]
While advances in medicine have helped refine medical processes and procedures, diagnostic errors are still common. A recent study of diagnostic errors shows that diagnostic errors affect an estimated 12 million Americans. These errors cause more harm […]