Lakewood Personal Injury Blog

Head-on collisions can be some of the worst accidents to take place on roadways. In most cases, individuals do not have enough time to react and get out of the way before an on-coming vehicle crashes into their vehicle. Unfortunately, a head-on crash can easily lead to severe injuries for those involved.

It was recently reported that a head-on collision took place in Ohio. According to reports, a woman, whose age was given as 21 years old, was traveling north when she failed to stay in the correct lane. As a result, her vehicle collided with another vehicle that was traveling in the southbound lane. The driver of the southbound vehicle was reported as being a 34-year-old man. A 34-year-old female passenger and a 6-year-old child were also involved in the incident.

People receiving medical care count on doctors to do what they can to treat their conditions. Most doctors do this without any issues, however, some don't provide care that meets the minimum standards. The standard of care is based on many factors, including the information the doctor has and their training.

Many medical malpractice cases have to do with a doctor who doesn't meet the standard of care that applies in a case. Since there are so many variables, these cases are difficult to prove. They often depend on having a medical expert testify about what standard of care applies in each situation. Since the medical community is so close, this can be challenging due to the conspiracy of silence, but there are professionals who are willing to put patients first.

Going to a doctor can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many people. They may just generally have feelings of anxiety regarding such events, or they may fear that they will receive bad news. In any case, they want their doctors to be professional and competent, which is why many people choose to research doctors for medical malpractice before going in.

If Ohio patients are interested in doing their research, they can start by doing a background search on a specific doctor. The Federation of State Medical Board's Physician Data Center website can provide information about a doctor's certifications, areas with active licenses, actions against the doctor and the doctor's education. Interested parties can also check the state licensing board to determine whether a doctor's license has ever been suspended.

Having insurance can seem like a blessing and a curse to many Ohio residents. They may appreciate that part or all of their medical bills are paid when needed, but they may not appreciate having high premiums and deductibles. They may also be less than appreciative when an insurance company acts in bad faith and unnecessarily denies a claim.

If a person files an insurance claim and it comes back denied, it can spur a number of emotions. The individual may wonder why it was denied, what he or she will do without the coverage and whether there are options for reviewing the claim. In many cases, individuals can appeal a denied claim, and often, appeals can be successful for the claimant.