Most of us accept that our job comes with a risk of injury, but we never imagine it will be something serious. Maybe a sprained ankle or a pulled back muscle, for example, or some bad bruising after being struck by an object. Nothing too severe. The reality is, a...
Common symptoms of a brain injury after a crash
There are occasions when the worst injury from a motor vehicle accident is the one that cannot be seen. It has long been recognized that the forces involved in a motor vehicle collision can cause traumatic brain injury. Such injuries can have a devastating impact on...
Factors that raise the risk for stroke in the young
Stroke is not just a disease that afflicts the elderly. More and more young people in Ohio and across the U.S. are suffering from it, and there are several reasons for this. First of all, the risk factors are the same for both young and old: Obesity, diabetes, high...
3 common anesthesia errors
Anesthesia, when administered properly, is miraculous. It enables doctors to perform complicated medical procedures without leaving patients conscious and writhing in pain. However, anesthesia errors do occur. When they do, the results can be disastrous for the...
Warmer months present danger for teen motor vehicle accidents
In Ohio, Teen drivers' inexperience and penchant to take risks with distracted driving and recklessness are fundamental factors for increasing the chance of motor vehicle accidents resulting in serious injuries. Undoubtedly, they engage in behaviors they should not...
