Can your prior health history strengthen your personal injury case?

By William J. Price After you’ve suffered a serious injury, it can be hard to get your mind off the future. Will you be able to go back to work? How will your medical bills get paid? What impact will your injuries have on your loved ones? Being able to provide a thorough, documented...

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4 Tips to avoid deer accidents this fall

To many in Ohio, autumn means changing leaves,  and football. Fall is a season of change, as the temperature drops and the heating bill rises. Unfortunately for motorists, it also means deer are much more active. How much so? Your chance of hitting a deer doubles between October and November. Ohio drivers have a...

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5 Tips to help ensure a safe ride in a rented limo

On October 6, a group of 17 friends rented a limousine for a surprise birthday party in upstate New York. The day was supposed to be a celebration among friends, but it ended tragically. All 17 passengers, the driver, and two pedestrians were killed when the limo ran a stop sign, slammed into a...

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Neonatal health problems higher among black and Hispanic babies

A new study by the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention shows a large disparity between black and Hispanic babies and white babies when it comes to developing certain neonatal health conditions. Black and Hispanic babies are more likely to be born prematurely than Caucasian babies. (more…)

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Medical Malpractice?

Medical errors affect hundreds of thousands of people every year. An estimated 250,000 people die as a result of these errors every year, according to data analysis from experts on patient safety from Johns Hopkins. However, even if a patient survives a medical mistake or misdiagnosis, they can still suffer considerable damages that affect...

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Truck drivers and sleep apnea

Truck drivers have a responsibility to safely operate 40,000+ pound vehicles. Considering the size and power of these vehicles – especially when comparing to much smaller passenger vehicles – one mistake could mean catastrophic results. Unfortunately, truck drivers are among the millions of Americans who struggle with sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep...

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Surprising elements affecting self-driving cars

In recent years, we have been reading a lot about self-driving cars, and there is no shortage of promising, enticing details. We hear that they could reduce accidents caused by drunk, drowsy or distracted drivers; we learn that they can react faster than humans; we are told they could revolutionize the transportation industry. Understandably,...

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Alternative transportation options for older adults

Having a car and driving is something many of us take for granted. For senior drivers who are about to stop driving, the loss of independence can be a difficult thing to go through. Fortunately, there are transportation options available to help seniors get around, attend medical appointments, run errands, etc. Learning what ride...

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Are Beds in Nursing Homes a Threat to Patient Safety?

When an elderly loved one needs personal care and medical attention that spouses or family members cannot provide, they often move to a nursing home facility. These facilities typically have the staff, resources, and equipment that can make life more comfortable for a patient. However, accidents can happen in nursing homes, particularly when conditions...

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What are the Updated Car Seat Guidelines in Ohio?

Choosing a car seat, properly installing it, and ensuring that it meets current safety guidelines: These are all important tasks – and potential challenges – for parents and caregivers with young children. A car seat can protect a child in the event of a motor vehicle accident, potentially preventing serious injuries and deaths. The...

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