Posted in Accident & Injury on August 17, 2017

Anyone with a disc injury knows how problematic they can be. Discs act as cushions between spinal vertebrae. They act as shock absorbers and ligaments to hold vertebrae together, allowing for movement of the spine. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 15, 2017

On July 26, one person was killed and seven others were injured while riding on the Fire Ball at the Ohio State Fair. The ride was in motion when it broke, causing one of the carriages to break apart. Some riders were flung from the ride. Two flew through the air and landed on...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices on August 10, 2017

The opioid crisis is hitting Ohio especially hard. Abuse of prescription painkillers like fentanyl and oxycodone, as well as heroin, has risen dramatically over the past decade: In 2005: Approximately 15,000 deaths in the United States 500 deaths in Ohio In 2015: Approximately 33,000 deaths in the United States 2,700 deaths in Ohio Alarmingly, experts...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 3, 2017

Did you finance your vehicle with a loan from Wells Fargo? If so, you may be one of hundreds of thousands of customers who were charged for unnecessary auto insurance. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 25, 2017

Any dog can become aggressive, and an attack could leave you or your loved ones with serious injuries or worse. The dog’s owner can typically be held responsible, but there are steps that need to be taken soon after the incident to build a solid case. Enlist the help of family members, friends and a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 18, 2017

Do you feel uneasy when you’re driving behind a minivan towing a trailer of garage sale finds or a pickup truck hauling a suspiciously shaky mattress? You know, something like this: You have good reason to be nervous. A 2016 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study determined more than 200,000 debris-related crashes were reported...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 29, 2017

How are you and your loved ones celebrating the 4th of July this year? For some, the holiday is spent at a backyard barbeque enjoying the local fireworks display with friends and family. Others take the opportunity to get out of town for a few days and celebrate in a new place. Follow these...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2017

Sparklers seem harmless. You’ve probably stocked up on them for 4th of July picnics and cookouts and handed them out to your kids without a second thought. But did you know these “toys” can burn as hot as a blow torch? Or that they are one of the leading causes of fireworks-related injuries? (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 23, 2017

Did you know we are in the middle of the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers? Over the past five years more than 1,600 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day and in recent weeks, tragic accidents have claimed the lives of several Ohio teens. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 15, 2017

A new report released by the World Health Organization is raising alarms about the increasing number of elderly people suffering abuse and neglect. The research reveals that one out of six people around the world will fall victim to some form of abuse after they turn 60. If you or someone you love is...