Lakewood Personal Injury Blog
What are bedsores?
If you have an aging loved one in need of advanced medical care, a nursing home might be the best possible option. As hard as it is to place a loved one in a nursing facility, it is in their best interest if they require daily care, or are experiencing the effects of...
Pediatric skin cancer misdiagnosed over one-third of the time
Some parents may not even realize that their children are susceptible to skin cancer. According to Stanford Children's Health, skin cancer is rare in children. Nevertheless, it can occur, especially in light-skinned children with red or blond hair and in children who...
Online marketplaces may have liability for products they sell
The National Law Review suggests that a recent California appellate court decision may open a door to hold online retail platforms liable for products they sell. This decision involved a consumer injured by a faulty battery sold by Amazon. Online platforms may play...
What do you know about surgical instruments left inside patients?
When you must undergo a surgical procedure at an Ohio medical facility, you hope for the most favorable results. Unfortunately, some recovering patients bring home more than after-care instructions and a medication prescription. Sometimes, medical professionals leave...
Laws protect nursing home residents
Putting your family member in a nursing home is a tough decision. The questions mount. Is this a good place? Will the staff take care of my parent? How can I trust these people with my loved one? State and federal laws that apply to long-term care facilities may help...
Why should I wear a full-face helmet?
Many people love to ride their motorcycle for the feel of the wind in their hair, which is why many do not like to wear full-face helmets. Generally speaking, the advantages of wearing a helmet are well-known, but there are particular benefits to choosing a full-face...
3 Injured in Sidney crash leaves damage and questions
Speed and attention combine in the worst ways on the road sometimes, which can lead to accidents that leave ripples in the lives of those involved. No matter who is at fault in a catastrophic crash, everyone affected has to deal with some fallout. As authorities...
Cerebrospinal fluid and undiagnosed leakage
Spinal cord injury and surgery of any kind is a serious issue. As the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports, the US sees over 17,000 new SCIs per year and they need medical attention immediately and for months or even years after. Whether it is a...
What are signs of nursing home neglect?
Neglect or abuse at a nursing home is a breach of trust that families of nursing home residents should not tolerate. Nursing home residents may experience neglect or injury in many different ways. While your relative may never suffer at the hands of a caretaker, you...
The power of compassion
Along with truth and justice, there is another foundational aspect of the law: Compassion. People often overlook it, but that does not make it any less important. Compassion goes beyond empathy — beyond feeling for someone else, that is. It makes you want to stand up...
