Posted in Health & Wellness on June 28, 2018

There’s no question that the summer heat can be dangerous if you work outside. Construction and farm workers, for example, may spend their whole work day outdoors. High temperatures pose an equal threat to some indoor jobs, such as cooking or manufacturing. Wherever you work, it’s important to avoid getting overheated or dehydrated. Here...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2018

Did you know that over 80,000 bicyclists went to the emergency room in 2015 for head injuries? Or that 840 riders died in accidents in 2016? Considering the massive number of people injured or killed while riding a bicycle in the U.S. every year, it is crucial to understand what steps we can take...

Posted in Community Outreach on June 25, 2018

Identity theft, phone scams, internet scams and similar practices are very common. Scammers are very good at what they do, and can fool even the most careful of consumers. Unfortunately, much damage can be done in these types of scams: People can lose a lot of money and sensitive personal information may be obtained....

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2018

Movies portray drowning as loud, attention-grabbing incidents, with victims splashing and calling for help until a bystander comes to the rescue. In reality, drowning is often a silent killer that happens too quickly and quietly for anyone to intervene. (more…)

Posted in Medical Malpractice on June 25, 2018

Did you know July is the most dangerous month to undergo surgery? At teaching hospitals across the country, July 1 generally marks the first day on the job for medical school graduates beginning their residencies. While teaching hospitals do their best to create a safe and seamless transition, studies have raised concerns about the...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2018

When stories about hot car deaths make headlines, most parents have the same reactions: That would never happen to my child. Only a careless parent could put their little ones in that situation. Unfortunately, parents who think they’re immune to the dangers often fail to take proper precautions to avoid these tragic incidents. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 20, 2018

Ohio residents know that summertime is synonymous with road construction. In fact, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, nearly 8,000 projects are slated for this season. And whether you are a motorist navigating roads under construction or the workers tackling projects to improve roadways, safety should be a top priority this summer. Last...

Posted in Health & Wellness on June 14, 2018

It’s a top priority for most adults to ensure that a parent or elderly loved one is well looked after by an accountable caregiver. Yet, multiple studies estimate that more than 1 in 10 seniors in the United States have experienced elder abuse. An elderly adult may be embarrassed, scared or unable to talk...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 12, 2018

For a lot of people, summertime means more time spent outside, enjoying various warm-weather activities and adventures. Unfortunately, summertime can also be a time of increased likelihood of accidents and injuries. More time spent in pools, outdoors, and doing recreational activities means more opportunities for these incidents to happen. (more…)

Posted in Medical Malpractice on June 12, 2018

Two of the most important tenets of medical care are trust and privacy. When medical workers violate the trust or privacy of a patient, his or her health and rights could be put in jeopardy. Unfortunately, this happens far too often when reckless or negligent care providers, medical staff and hospitals fail to take...