Posted in Accident & Injury on August 18, 2017

It’s extremely frustrating to get stuck behind a school bus on your morning commute, but ignoring laws and guidelines for sharing the road can have dangerous consequences.

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.

Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2017

Legislators in Washington have been working to make the roads safer, and you may be aware that a new distracted driving law is on the books now. According to the Seattle Times, this law is the Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act, and it makes holding an electronic device while driving illegal. If...

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 concrete… read more

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… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 2017

Seeking medical care in Washington should result in an improved health condition. However, as The Joint Commission points out, it has been a long-acknowledged fact that sometimes, medical mistakes happen, and patients get worse instead of better. These adverse events are preventable, and should never happen. Over two decades ago, the organization developed a policy...

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.

Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2017

Doctors in Washington have to be prepared for every eventuality in the delivery room, and you should be able to trust that yours will make the right decision if something out of the ordinary arises. One of the tools that may be needed during delivery is the forceps, and when used correctly and in...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2017

If you are one of the many Washington folks who have elderly loved ones that still drive, you may have experienced some apprehension at the thought of them on the road. Often, the focus on safe driving is geared towards younger generations with less experience. However, it is just as important to encourage safe...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Dog Bite 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… read more