Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on June 27, 2013

In what appears to be an effort to intimidate oil-spill victims, BP is sending out hundreds of letters, warning settlement recipients they may have to return part of the money. BP is currently appealing the settlement process, alleging administration errors that resulted in overpayments and “fictitious awards.” According the Houston Chronicle, “One of the letters… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 26, 2013

New research reveals that patients who suffer from a traumatic medical event may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Typically associated with events such as battlefield combat or sexual assaults, PTSD can have debilitating effects. Studies conducted by Dr. Donald Edmondson and his colleagues found that nearly 25 percent of stroke patients and 12 percent of … read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on June 25, 2013

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has announced that people born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested to see if they are infected with Hepatitis C. While symptoms may take years to develop, Hepatitis C may cause severe damage to the liver; including scarring, liver failure, and liver cancer. According to The New York… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on June 24, 2013

The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that an injured truck driver suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may only receive workers’ compensation benefits for his physical injuries since the cause of his psychiatric condition was the horrific nature of the accident, not the injuries themselves. The case stemmed from a 2009 motor vehicle accident. While… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 21, 2013

According to The Columbus Dispatch, Westerville Police say Tammy Eppley, who ran a daycare facility out of her house, regularly put drugs into the children’s food to make them fall asleep. Eppley reportedly laced cupcakes, pancakes and possibly drinks with melatonin and Benadryl to make the children drowsy. She then used her cell phone to… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 19, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration released a safety announcement on Tuesday about two deaths linked to Zyprexa. The agency reports that two patients died 3-4 days after being injected with Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate), an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia. At this time, the deaths are considered “unexplained.” An investigation is pending but… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on June 19, 2013

We often blog about the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs; citing regulatory concerns as well as skepticism of manufacturer-supplied testing data. Therefore it comes as no great surprise that many people have turned to alternative medicine. Unfortunately, what many people perceive as natural alternatives to big pharma may also put consumers at risk. Most… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on June 18, 2013

The American Medical Association may recommend a ban of sales and advertising of “high-energy/stimulant drinks” to children and adolescents under the age of 18. As we have warned readers before, energy drinks can be especially dangerous to children. During a debate this weekend in Chicago, The AMA’s House of Delegates, its principle policy-making body, heard… read more

Posted in Firm News on June 17, 2013

In the wake of recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a warning regarding traveling contractors. He cautions Ohioans that some contractors may try to take advantage of desperate storm victims as they struggle to rebuild their homes. “After severe weather hits, it’s important to be vigilant about home improvement scams,” DeWine said. “Some… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 13, 2013

You may have seen a certain insurance company’s a commercial – the one with their little “spokes-pig” showing a police officer his proof of insurance on a cell phone. While this may work in some states, it’s not legal in Ohio – yet. The Columbus Dispatch reports that “A proposed change to state law would… read more