PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
We all know about the dangers of distracted driving in cars, whether that’s texting and driving, fiddling with the radio or even watching videos on your phone. It only takes a half-second of inattention to find yourself in a collision. With the popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes), some riders are confused about the rules. Are...Continue reading
A semi truck carrying 74,000 pounds of chicken crashed on State Route 14 earlier this month. Fortunately, neither the driver, nor his service dog nor anyone else was injured in the accident. According to authorities, the truck tipped over due to its heavy load. This accident highlights a common cause of semi truck accidents. Because...Continue reading
Serious burns don’t simply leave scars. Burn victims frequently have lifelong complications. This study, which examined the long-term effects of serious burns, reports that burns “may have long lasting impact…with persisting problems related to scarring, contractures, weakness, thermoregulation, itching, pain, sleep, body image and psychosocial wellbeing. In addition to the direct consequences of the burn,...Continue reading
You’re driving carefully, following all the rules of the road. Suddenly, one of your tires blows out, causing you to lose control of your vehicle. You hit another car, which causes injuries to you and the other driver. Who’s at fault? Many personal injury cases are based on a theory of negligence: someone failed to...Continue reading
Few new parents ever expect their child to suffer a birth injury. Unfortunately, they are more common than you think: according to Johns Hopkins, brachial plexus injuries occur at a rate of one to two births per 1,000 live births. Depending on when the brachial plexus injury is caught and diagnosed, some children regain most...Continue reading
Sadly, a recent Butler County motorcycle crash killed one woman in her 60s and seriously injured her husband. The motorcycle went off the side of the road on State Route 126 in Ross Township. The single vehicle crash reportedly happened when the driver lost control of the bike. This is an unfortunate reminder that motorcycle...Continue reading
When you’re in a car accident, you’re generally required by Ohio state law to report the accident to local authorities. If the police create a report, it can provide valuable information about your legal claim. When you are injured in a car accident, it’s important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney. The Law...Continue reading
Hips are load-bearing joints which affect nearly every movement. When you experience hip pain after a car accident, it’s important to seek medical attention right away. Auto collisions can cause the hip joints to fill with fluid, making it difficult to walk or perform daily functions without pain. Fractures, bursitis, torn ligaments and tendons and...Continue reading
When we talk about making roads safer, it usually refers to changes like fixing potholes, reconfiguring dangerous intersections and adjusting speed limits. Technology has expanded what we can do. Today, state and local governments hope that road-based sensors could prevent truck accidents, red light and even jaywalker or pedestrian accidents. These sensors can collect data...Continue reading
When we hear about bicycle vs. car accidents, many people assume the car is at fault. Bicycles can rarely match vehicle speeds. They’re also lighter and offer less protection than a vehicle, so cyclists are more likely to suffer major injuries. However, not all vehicle vs. bike accidents are the driver’s fault. Bicyclists can also...Continue reading
