Lakewood Personal Injury Blog
Can doctors perform pelvic exams without consent?
Doctors have a legal and ethical responsibility to obtain your informed consent before performing a procedure or certain medical exams. This is especially important if the examination involves probing your genitalia. Performing such an examination when you did not...
Do these things after a car accident to protect yourself
It is not uncommon to feel a little shaken after a car accident, but what you do in the moments after a crash can have a huge impact on what happens next. It is essential that you have a plan in place for reacting to a crash if you are feeling upset. NerdWallet...
The problems with heuristics in healthcare
Most people in Lakewood likely understand that doctors are paid the proverbial "big bucks" mainly for two reasons: the impact of their work on patients' lives and the education and experience required to practice medicine. With this understanding also comes the...
Product liability and children’s toys
The thought of your child’s favorite toy causing an injury may seem preposterous. Yet we have seen unsafe toys cause injuries to children in Ohio. Product liability applies to the parties in the chain of manufacture for damage that products cause to consumers. Toys...
How can I make motorcycle riding safer?
There are few things more enjoyable than taking your motorcycle out for a spin, but it is important to realize that an enjoyable day can quickly turn tragic if a motorcycle accident occurs. It is a fact that riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than riding in a...
Mother to receive millions in medical malpractice settlement
Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting times in many people's lives. While Ohio residents know that any number of issues could arise during the pregnancy and delivery, they anticipate their doctors and other medical staff members doing everything they can to...
Impaired truck drivers cause serious accidents
Do you often think about how dangerous it is to drive near a semi-truck when you have to pass one on the highway? For many people, that's a crucial moment. It's very easy to understand how small your vehicle really is and how much danger you could face if that driver...
Ohio car accident claims lives of 2 individuals
Each person's life has a different path to take. While some may live long and happy lives, others may have their lives stopped short due to a serious accident. Unfortunately, a car accident can easily claim the lives of those involved, and families can be left...
Head-on crash injures 4, including child, in Ohio
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...
Undeclared allergen could lead to product liability claims
Having allergies can be difficult. Food allergies in particular can have serious effects on a person, which is why proper labeling of foods and food products is essential. However, some products may be mislabeled or fail to have declared allergens on the packaging. If...
