Ohio has a serious problem with uninsured motorists. Every time you drive, you are sharing the road with uninsured motorists, and even the most defensive driver is still at risk from other motorists. Uninsured motorists are breaking the law, but worse, are posing a...
Month: February 2016
Alzheimer’s Disease Might Be Transmittable
Last year, researchers in the UK reported autopsy results that suggested that Alzheimer’s disease might be transmitted during certain medical treatments. The scientific community met the report with skepticism, as no real research had been conducted up until...
If You’re Not Furious at Takata Yet, Keep Reading
For more than a year, we have read bits and pieces of news about the exploding Takata airbags. We applauded the fines, begged Honda to take action, and deplored the state of the auto industry that it would continually put its profits at the top of its priority list....
Crandall & Pera Law Ranked As First-Tier Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report
Crandall & Pera Law recently received some incredible news from the U.S. News & World Report. Our firm was ranked among the top of the top law firms in the states of Ohio and Kentucky. We are proud of our accomplishment and want to share it with you, because...
What Goes Down Must Come Up
The National Highway Traffic Administration has released the official fatality statistics report for 2014. The report is encouraging; our nation’s roadways have never had a safer year. Unfortunately, data trends have to continue in order to show progress, and...
Tractor-Trailer Crash Devastates Raccoon Creek
In early November, a tractor-trailer driver lost control of his rig and crashed into Raccoon Creek in Newark. The truck was loaded with phosphoric and sulfuric acid. A mix of the toxic substances, as well as diesel fuel from the damaged truck, leaked into the stream...
New Diagnostic Tool Shows Mild Brain Injuries Can Leave Lasting Damage
A new study from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center used an advanced form of MRI to look for abnormalities in brain matter in soldiers who suffered mild traumatic brain injuries. The results could have far-reaching implications in the field of concussion...
Recognizing Elder Abuse And Neglect
Last November, we wrote about the purported overly strict enforcement of patient safety regulations in Kentucky. In that writing, we discussed the state of long-term care in the Bluegrass State, noting in particular that 40% of nursing homes ranked “below...