In Ohio, shoulder impingement is a painful yet often overlooked potential consequence of motor vehicle accidents. A shoulder impingement occurs due to inflammation in the shoulder tendons or bursa. The swelling pinches or impinges on the tendons and other structures,...
Injuries
New approach to the classification of traumatic brain injury
Every day in Ohio and around the country, an average of 190 people die from a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury is typically caused by a forceful bump or blow to the head. The result can be short-term, or it can be completely life changing. Current...
How can fog affect a car crash?
Fog, a weather condition caused by tiny water droplets suspended in the air, can significantly affect road safety and contribute to car accidents. Reduced visibility and altered driving conditions make it a hazardous challenge for drivers. Learning about how it...
The causes of birth-related brain damage
When a brain injury occurs, cells in the brain are damaged or destroyed. Sadly, there are a number of children in Ohio that are suffering from permanent brain damage since birth. Birth brain damage causes Brain damage at birth is considered a serious personal injury...
Possible recovery for Ohio spinal cord injury victims
According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, there were 310,801 motor vehicle accidents in Ohio in 2022. Accidents involving motor vehicles are a leading cause of traumatic spinal cord injuries. These injuries can cause short-term or permanent paralysis. Medical...
Pedestrian accidents continued an alarming tend in 2022
A disturbing traffic trend has continued to rise in Ohio and throughout the United States. Statistics show that pedestrian accidents continued to grow in the first half of 2022, following a 40-year high in pedestrian deaths in 2021. Historical statistics make the...
Fatal motorcycle accidents are on the rise
Riding a motorcycle has many benefits for commuters, but even the most experienced motorcyclist knows dangers exist. Motorcycles do not provide the protection other vehicles deliver. Therefore, additional caution on Ohio roads becomes necessary. Experience often tells...
Nursing home cases of neglect blamed on dementia
Nursing home residents engage in fights regularly, but many of their behaviors remain unseen. The reasons why they misbehave are often misunderstood and misclassified. The patients may be blamed for violent attacks when the problem of institutional neglect is the...
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after an auto accident in Ohio
Some auto accident injury claims in Ohio are relatively simple matters that are handled through the insurance system with no problem. Injured parties submit their claims that are paid in a settlement. However, there are also many claims that insurance companies deny,...
Texting and driving is negligence
Public awareness campaigns may decrease certain types of automobile accidents in Ohio. In past generations, such campaigns helped change attitudes and laws regarding drunk driving. Today, many entities work to warn people about the terrible risks of texting while...