Health insurance should support necessary medical care, not block it when time matters. Yet many insured patients face unexplained delays and denials after following their doctor’s advice. You gather the paperwork, submit everything and expect approval. Instead, you...
You’ve probably heard stories about huge jury awards or seen headlines about million-dollar verdicts. However, most personal injury cases are settled before it's up to a judge or jury to decide. You may not even have to involve the court. Below are some reasons that...
Residents in nursing homes count on the staff members at the facility to help care for them. The level of care and specific assistance they need depends on the circumstances of the resident. Some nursing home residents have significant limitations that make it...
If you believe a healthcare provider made a mistake that caused you harm, filing a medical malpractice claim may be an option. These cases can help injured patients seek compensation for the harm caused by medical errors. However, the process involves more than...
There are few things more painful than losing a loved one unexpectedly. In Ohio, when someone dies because of another person’s negligence or misconduct, a wrongful death claim may be possible. These claims are designed to support surviving family members financially...
When medications cause harm, the consequences can be life-altering. Patients trust that the prescriptions they take are safe, effective and, if given in a hospital or other medial setting, properly administered. Unfortunately, medication-related injuries are...
Products available for purchase should be safe and reliable. Consumers spending their money expect to receive products that perform as promised. Even if the product is not particularly reliable, consumers naturally assume that items for sale at local retail...
Falls are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries in nursing homes. Within 24 hours of a resident moving in, the nursing staff must complete a scoring tool, such as the Morse Fall Scale, to determine the fall risk of the resident. The results of that test...
The last thing you need after getting injured in a crash because of someone else’s negligence is getting a lowball settlement that barely covers your damages. You’re already dealing with pain, stress and unexpected bills, so you shouldn’t have to fight to get what’s...
According to some reports, the most common type of motorcycle accident is the left-turn crash. This doesn’t mean that the motorcycle itself is turning, but is proceeding straight. The trouble is that another vehicle turns left in front of the motorcycle, which then...
