Cleveland Personal Injury Law Blog
Ohio family sues for malpractice over daughter’s suicide
Psychiatric care is full of uncertain outcomes. However, there are times when the link between a hospital or physician's inept or negligent action and a patient's suicide seems painfully obvious. That's what the family of an 18-year-old woman alleges regarding the...
How is Ohio’s workers’ compensation dealing with opioids?
The opioid crisis is hitting home in a lot of areas -- but Ohio is one of the states most severely affected because it is seen as critical to the "pipeline" of drugs that is making it around the nation. Well, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation recently announced...
4 ways to increase your visibility on a motorcycle
In 2017, there were 157 fatalities in motorcycle accidents on Ohio’s roadways. In an attempt to reduce that number, officials have declared May to be Motorcycle Awareness Month. During the month, both riders and motorists learn how to share the road. If...
Your child’s cerebral palsy may have been preventable
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex brain disorder that can involve both physical and cognitive disabilities. It most often develops at or near birth. It is often preventable if a physician recognizes the obvious risks that can lead to brain injuries at birth and takes...
Misdiagnoses and your health: What every patient needs to know
What's your biggest worry when you're sick enough to head to the hospital or take a troublesome symptom to your doctor? For many, it's that they'll be given some kind of terrible diagnosis. In reality, people should be worried that they won't receive a proper...
Veterans receive terrible care in VA nursing homes nationwide
America's veterans age just like the rest of the general population -- and many of them end up in nursing homes run by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many of these nursing homes are providing care that is substandard, at best -- outright...
How to stay involved in your parent’s care at a nursing home
Putting a parent in a nursing home is never an easy decision. You probably worry often about the care your mom or dad is receiving, and for good reason. Nursing home abuse is a real problem in the U.S., and it is not only staff you have to worry about harming your...
5 essential pieces of motorcycle safety gear
Few things are more enjoyable than leaving the stress of everyday life behind to explore Ohio behind the handlebars of your favorite motorcycle. As you know, though, motorcycling can be dangerous. That is, a motorcycle wreck can cause you to suffer serious bodily...
Bullying culture in health care can be detrimental to patients
Unfortunately, not everyone leaves bullying behind after their high school years. This can be especially true in the health care industry. In fact, some experts say that on-the-job bullying is more prevalent in health care than any other field across the country. You...
Spring can be a dangerous time for motorcycle riders
You do not only ride a motorcycle for transportation. On the contrary, your bike helps you clear your head while exploring Ohio. Even though you have exceptional riding skills, you must worry about others who share the roadways. If you are in a wreck, you may need to...