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How to Lose Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Ohio attorney Mindy Elk talks about how important it is to keep seeing your doctors even after starting your personal injury lawsuit. Your personal injury lawsuit is centered on the harm suffered in your accident case. Within this medically driven case, documentation is vitally important. Do not delay seeking medical care. Although you may feel… read more

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That Was Close! – Near-Miss Incident Reporting

How many times have you marveled how lucky it was to avoid a close call while on the job? While narrowly escaping a workplace accident may just seem like a fortunate break, it’s actually an important opportunity. Taking the time to report a near-miss incident right now can prevent serious injuries in the future. The… read more

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Nursing Home Found Negligent: Nurse did not perform CPR

A Minnesota nursing home has been found negligent in the death of a resident who died when a nurse failed to administer CPR. According to a report issued by the Minnesota State Department of Health, the woman was admitted to the short-term rehabilitation unit of Oak Hills Living Center with the goal of returning home…. read more

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Graco Recalls 3.7 Million Car Seats

In the fourth largest child car seat recall in history, the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco is voluntarily recalling 11 child car seats, affecting 3,773,379 units. However, according to the agency, an additional 1.8 million seats should also be recalled. The NHTSA reports the buckles on these seats may become stuck and… read more

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Common Car Design Defects and the Danger They Pose to Drivers

By Arthur Elk You might think that car accidents are only caused by a driver’s negligent or poor operation of his or her vehicle. However, many car accidents are caused by design or construction defects within the car itself. Car crashes kill more than 40,000 people each year, and a significant number of these are… read more

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$100M NuvaRing Settlement

There may finally be a resolution for the thousands of NuvaRing ® users who filed product-liability claims against Merck & Co., alleging the contraceptive device caused blood clots that caused heart attacks, or led to death in some cases. Last week, the pharmaceutical giant announced it would pay $100 million to resolve nearly 4,000 cases, with… read more

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Hidden Fire Hazards

House fires are most commonly caused by cooking, heating (portable heaters, fireplaces and chimneys), arson, electrical wiring, and smoking. Cell phone chargers Low-voltage charging devices generate heat when plugged into an electrical outlet, and the power cords are capable of producing enough heat to cause a fire – even if the phone isn’t plugged in…. read more

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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Will

A Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and care of your minor children in the event of your death. If you don’t have a Will, then the State of Ohio will decide for you who inherits your estate. This is not what most people desire… read more

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How to Choose OTC Pain Relievers

Most of us don’t give it a second thought when we turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines for our minor aches and pains. But how much do you really know about the drugs you are taking? Even though they are available without a prescription, it is important to remember each OTC pain medication is different,… read more

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Reckless Conduct by Drunk Driver Leads to Larger Settlement

Ohio attorney Kevin Lenson describes how the law is helping those injured by drunk drivers and why their victims are entitled to more in compensation. Many times personal injury accidents are caused by an honest mistake. While the person who caused the accident may be negligent, their actions are typically without malicious or reckless intent…. read more

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