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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have a motor that helps riders navigate hills and other obstacles. Even if you are unable to ride a conventional bicycle, an e-bike may be an effective transportation option. Despite their popularity, e-bikes had limited widespread adoption...
We have observed that some people mistakenly use the term "assisted living" to refer to any long-term care facility. However, there is an important difference between a nursing home and assisted living. A nursing home is primarily a care facility that also provides...
Despite an increased awareness of the unique risks for child passengers, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among American children. In 2017, auto collisions accounted for nearly 116,000 injuries and 675 deaths among children ages 12 and...