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...
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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...
Ohio dental services are subject to medical malpractice claims
A recent trend in dental services is for large investor groups to own many dental practices in communities across the nation. Those dental practices might be under pressure to hit daily revenue targets to ensure a profit for investors. When profit motive overtakes...
CVSA’s 2020 Brake Safety Week scheduled for August
Truck drivers in Ohio know that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds several inspection sprees each year to make sure the drivers are following all safety regulations. There's the International Roadcheck, for example, and the more specific Brake Safety Week....
Why rural roads can be deadlier than city streets
Although Ohio drivers may have more traffic to deal with on urban streets and highways, they may actually be at a higher risk for an accident on rural roads. Part of the reason has to do with the mistaken notion that rural roads are safer. There is a false sense of...
Pedestrian deaths may have seen 30-year high in 2019
Someone you love was hurt, perhaps fatally, while walking in Columbus, Ohio, and you’re planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit. There are many in your same position, and their number increases over the years. In fact, the number of pedestrian deaths has been...
1 in 10 patients with ‘Big Three’ are misdiagnosed
Ohio residents should be aware of what are called the “Big Three” in the medical field: namely, cancers, vascular events and infections. These are the three conditions that are most likely to be misdiagnosed. A study from the Johns Hopkins University School of...
Crashes more likely among truckers who drink a lot of coffee
Truckers in Ohio should be aware that the very beverages that help keep them awake on the road may be doing them harm in the long term and, in fact, raising their risk for an accident. This is according to a new study, the results of which were published in the...