Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 12, 2018

Patients who have gallbladder surgery may sustain injury to their bile duct. Experts estimate that up to 1 percent of gallbladder surgeries results in a bile duct injury and then a bile duct stricture. Bile duct strictures are the result of scars that narrow the bile duct. Narrowed bile ducts do not allow the bile… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 9, 2018

Around 700 University Hospitals fertility patients and their families have been notified that frozen eggs and embryos stored at one of its hospitals may have been damaged by a freezer “fluctuation” over the weekend. The issue occurred at UH Fertility Center housed in the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. It’s unclear what caused the temperature… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018

Cars with self-driving features are already on our roads. An estimated 10 million self-driving vehicles are expected to be in use by 2020. But surprising to many, self-driving trucks are also in our future. Uber began testing driverless technology in delivery trucks in early 2017. The self-driving trucks have been delivering freight in Arizona since… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018

Most vehicles on the road today set off a reminder if you forget to buckle up in the front seat. Even if the incessant beeping doesn’t bug you enough to put on your seat belt, the other passengers in the vehicle will usually guilt you into wearing one to make it stop. In the back… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018

Highway and traffic safety should be a major concern for drivers in Ohio. Safety conditions in the U.S. are lacking compared to those in other developed nations, and what’s even worse is that traffic fatalities are on the rise. In fact, 2016 saw a 5.6 percent increase over the previous year with the deaths of… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 6, 2018

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people in a traffic accident. Without the protection of a car, airbags or seatbelts, people on foot can suffer catastrophic injuries if they are hit by a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the threat to pedestrians’ safety is not getting any better. In fact, according to recent statistics, for the second… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2018

When it comes to distracted driving, many people think that they are the exception to the rule: That they can safely text while driving, talk on a cell phone while driving, and engage in other forms of distracted driving. But this is dangerous thinking: No one is truly safe while distracted driving.

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 23, 2018

In emergency situations, it is comforting to know that help is just a phone call away. Now, it’s easier than ever for many smartphone users to do this. A new feature on iPhone, part of the iOS 11 update, allows users to easily and discreetly contact emergency services.

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on February 22, 2018

After having Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) premiums automatically deducted from each paycheck, many Ohio residents are surprised to discover how difficult it is to get a decision on collecting disability benefits, despite a diagnosed qualifying medical condition. According to an exposé printed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, thousands of Ohio workers who have applied for… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2018

Have you ever driven while you were really tired? Most people will answer yes to this question. Despite how commonly it occurs, drowsy driving is not safe. In fact, recent reports show that drowsy driving is actually much more dangerous than previously thought.