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. It… read more

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.

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 “July… read more

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.

Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2018

When people are involved in a car accident in Washington, one of the first things they do is assess their condition and that of their passengers. In situations where the collision was violent, but the victims are okay, it can be easy for them to discount injuries as they do not recognize anything that...

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 year,… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on June 17, 2018

You and your spouse are expecting your first child and the anticipation and excitement of having a new baby is becoming more prevalent as your delivery day is fast approaching. You have found a doctor and hospital that you trust in Washington and all of your bags are packed and ready to go. However,...

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 about… read more

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.

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 their… read more