On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News
As the snow melts and temperatures climb, you may be itching to dust off your motorcycle and hit the road. Before you do, though, you must think about your safety and well-being. After all, fatal motorcycle crashes are common in late spring and early summer, reveals...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
It’s probably not fair to say that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) isn’t doing anything to protect the average motorist from accidents with large trucks — but it definitely isn’t doing what it could be. Over the last...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Weigh stations are dotted along most major highways in the nation — and open ones are a required stop for any passing truck. Believe it or not, these weigh stations perform an important role in keeping you and others safe out there on the roads. Their purpose...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 18, 2019 | Firm News
Good news! The insurance company handling your workers’ compensation claim has just assigned a nurse case manager (NCM) to your case. The NCM is going to communicate with your medical providers about your medical needs, help arrange for services and, ultimately,...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 14, 2019 | Birth Injury, Firm News
Normally, the placenta that protects and nurtures an unborn child forms at the top of the uterus, well away from the cervix. In about one out of every 200 pregnancies, however, something goes wrong and the placenta attaches itself partially or completely over the...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 6, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Drivers on the Thomas Edison Memorial Bridge in Sandusky were witness to a horrific scene as high winds recently toppled a semitruck right before their eyes. On February 24, the winds sweeping across much of the state exceeded 60 miles per hour. This made the bridge...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 1, 2019 | Firm News
The purpose of the workers’ compensation program is to provide financial assistance for the medical treatments you need as a result of your injury, as well as for daily expenses while you are out of work. Any type of injury you receive or disease you...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Feb 22, 2019 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
The Ohio Attorney General’s office referred to a recent case of nursing home neglect as “gut-wrenching.” Indeed, it seems that the case shocked the consciousness of virtually everyone in authority — which is remarkable given the way that many...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Feb 20, 2019 | Firm News
Perhaps you own a pickup, van or SUV. Although any kind of vehicle can flip given the right circumstances, taller, narrower vehicles are more susceptible to rollovers. A television news anchor found out just how frightening a rollover can be when he and his family...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When a doctor misses a breast cancer diagnosis, it can prove fatal. Early detection and treatment, as with other types of cancer, is the key. Missing cancer in the early stages massively complicates the process and delays that treatment. Unfortunately, it happens more...