PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
You’re driving next to a semi-truck on the highway. Then, the truck starts drifting into your lane. You honk but nothing changes. The vehicle keeps coming, and you’re forced onto the shoulder to avoid being crushed. The driver never saw you—not because they weren’t looking, but because you were in one of the truck’s massive...Continue reading
Can Workplace Injuries Cause PTSD? Recognizing the Signs You survived the accident. Your broken bones healed and you went through physical therapy. But months later, you still can’t sleep. You avoid driving past your workplace. The sound of machinery makes your heart race. You replay the moment of impact over and over in your mind....Continue reading
Within one minute of your baby’s birth, medical staff perform a quick assessment that can reveal critical information about how your child handled delivery. The APGAR score—named for Dr. Virginia Apgar who developed it in 1952—evaluates five key indicators of newborn health. This simple test, performed again at five minutes after birth, can be the...Continue reading
Deadly Workplace Incident in Akron Sparks OSHA Investigation Two workers dead in just over a decade. Both killed by falling steel. Both at Logan Machine Company in Akron. The latest victim, 49-year-old Mykl Kofahl, was pronounced dead at the scene on January 6 when a large piece of steel fell and struck him. In 2015,...Continue reading
Getting injured at work is stressful enough without worrying about how to handle conversations with Human Resources. What you say—and don’t say—to HR can significantly impact your workers’ compensation claim and your job security. Remember: HR’s primary loyalty is to the company, not to you, so approach these interactions strategically. Here are a few simple...Continue reading
When a passenger vehicle collides with a commercial truck, the results are almost always catastrophic. Truck accidents cause more severe injuries, higher fatality rates, and longer recovery times than typical car crashes. The devastating nature of these collisions means you need experienced legal representation fighting for the compensation you deserve. 1. The Physics of Massive...Continue reading
Learning that your child has suffered a birth injury is devastating. The emotional, physical, and financial challenges can feel overwhelming. And while no resource can undo what happened, connecting with support services, medical specialists, and advocacy organizations can help you navigate this difficult journey and ensure your child receives the care they deserve. Here are...Continue reading
Filing a workers’ compensation claim should be straightforward—you got hurt at work, you reported it, and you receive benefits while you recover. But when your employer disputes your claim, the process becomes complicated, stressful, and potentially devastating to your financial stability. Understanding what happens next can help you protect your rights. Why Employers Dispute Valid...Continue reading
Toxic Exposure on the Job: When Breathing at Work Becomes a Lawsuit You shouldn’t need a respirator to survive your shift. Yet thousands of Ohio workers face toxic chemical exposure every single day—in factories, construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. When employers fail to protect workers from dangerous substances, the consequences can be devastating and...Continue reading
Signs of Fetal Distress Were Missed—Now What? Your baby should’ve been monitored throughout labor and delivery. Now, something is wrong and no one can seem to tell you what. You’re left scared and anxious when you should be feeling happy and relieved. When doctors and nurses miss critical signs of fetal distress, the consequences can...Continue reading
