On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 28, 2017 | Firm News
Presumption laws are a critical tool for firefighters who are no longer on the job but still fighting a battle — one against cancer. What exactly are presumption laws, how have they changed in Ohio and what do they mean for the workers’ compensation claims...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 21, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Pedestrians face great risks when they cross the street. According to data from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, over 2,000 pedestrians suffered injuries from motor vehicles in 2014. While a driver at least has some protection from the vehicle itself,...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 13, 2017 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
Do you suspect that a friend or relative is being abused or neglected at his or her nursing home? If so, it may be up to you to speak up and stop the abuse. Fortunately, in Ohio, you have the right to alert authorities to suspected nursing home abuse no matter what...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 10, 2017 | Birth Injury, Firm News
How high of a risk do you think your unborn child has of suffering a serious birth injury in a modern medical facility? Would you have guessed that your child’s risk of injury is about six out of 1,000? That’s how many children, each year, are injured...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 8, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Can a doctor-patient relationship really exist when neither the doctor nor the patient have met? What about when the patient doesn’t even know the doctor’s name? Actually, increasingly, the courts are saying that it’s a possibility that should be...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 6, 2017 | Firm News
The life of a trucker isn’t for everyone, and it definitely has specific occupational risks that are unique to the trade. What are the most serious risks truckers face on a daily basis? Is there anything that can be done to mitigate those risks? Accidents on the...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 6, 2017 | Firm News, Personal Injury
The leaves are turning color and the temperature is dropping. As the holidays approach, you may be worried about the weather cooperating for your drives or flights to be with far-flung family members for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. In fact, there are probably...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 2, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Social media is currently producing an interesting effect on the world at large. Facebook has over 1.5 billion people while Twitter has 320 million users, according to data presented by Adweek. While many people post about most aspects of their lives on social...