On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 24, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
There are always risks for pedestrians, because getting hit by a car can cause serious injuries or even death. However, the risks are increasing in today’s tech-oriented society. While smartphones aren’t to blame for everything bad that happens to...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 21, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Poor record keeping, including incomplete documentation, ranks among the top 10reasons that physicians get sued — and rightly so. While more and more doctors offices are moving toward computerized records that allow them to track your health history, send your...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 17, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
The recent trend shows that not as many lawsuits for medical malpractice are seeing success through settlements or the court system. This is not all bad news however as on the whole, those who succeed are getting larger awards than they were in the past. The reason...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 17, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
There are many ways to reduce your risk of suffering from medical malpractice. One of the first things you can do is to make sure your physician is really listening to your concerns. If you feel that he or she is writing off what you’re saying or dismissing your...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 17, 2017 | Birth Injury, Firm News
Are women who select home births with the assistance of midwives being told just how dangerous the practice can be? Or, are they being given a rosy picture of a home birth, which is painted as “more natural” and inherently better for the mother and child?...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 10, 2017 | Firm News
Those who work in the health care field serving patients should be commended and appreciated, whether they are a physician, a nurse or a nurse’s assistant. At all levels, these jobs carry risks that most don’t have to deal with. One risk that is especially...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 7, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
While motor vehicles are a part of life for many in the state of Ohio, their use can also result in serious injuries and even death. During the year 2016 there were 1,132 traffic-related fatalities in Ohio. Fatality Statistics One positive statistic related to traffic...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 4, 2017 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
Throughout the state of Ohio people rely on nursing homes to provide loved ones the care they cannot provide themselves. Unfortunately not all of these facilities provide the expected level of care. Sometimes the action, or lack thereof, taken by employees endangers...