When your doctor prescribes medication for you, your pharmacist will often fill that prescription with a generic version of the drug prescribed, rather than the brand-name drug. Brand-name medicines are so called because they were … [Read more...] about Ohio Generic Medicine Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
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How to Get Help if Your Child was Injured on a Playground
When we think back to our own childhoods, some of the most fun times many of us had were on a playground. We probably didn’t realize it then, but those exhilarating slides, step ladders, swings, and monkey bars are the source of … [Read more...] about How to Get Help if Your Child was Injured on a Playground
Injured by a Pothole in Cleveland? Here’s What to Do
Potholes are almost a plague in Cleveland, thanks in part to our famous winter weather. When you are driving along and unexpectedly hit a pothole, it can blow out your tire, bend your wheel, play havoc with your suspension, scrape … [Read more...] about Injured by a Pothole in Cleveland? Here’s What to Do
Toxic Teflon Dumped in the Water Supply: Ohio AG Files Lawsuit Against DuPont
In February 2018, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit in Washington County against beleaguered DuPont Co. and its spin off Chemours Co. for allegedly dumping a cancer-causing chemical used in the manufacture of … [Read more...] about Toxic Teflon Dumped in the Water Supply: Ohio AG Files Lawsuit Against DuPont
Unnecessary Surgery Lawsuits: What you Need to Know
Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, so it’s important for doctors to recommend or perform surgery only when it’s absolutely necessary. But that’s not always what happens. Some surgeries are … [Read more...] about Unnecessary Surgery Lawsuits: What you Need to Know
Asbestos Law & Regulations in Ohio: What Should You Do If Exposed?
Ohio ranks in the top 10 states for asbestos-related deaths and ranks sixth for mesothelioma and asbestosis deaths. This is in large part because we have a great deal of manufacturing jobs, and those with the highest risk for … [Read more...] about Asbestos Law & Regulations in Ohio: What Should You Do If Exposed?
Ohio Texting and Driving Laws: Keeping Our Kids Safe
The number of teenagers who use cell phones while driving has skyrocketed in recent years, both in Ohio and nationwide. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the rate of drivers ages 16 to 24 who visibly manipulated handheld … [Read more...] about Ohio Texting and Driving Laws: Keeping Our Kids Safe
Ohio Rollover Accidents: What You Need to Know
Of all the ways you can be involved in a motor vehicle crash, rollover collisions are the deadliest. Even when not fatal, they can result in serious injuries. In a rollover crash just outside of Cleveland last year, a man had to … [Read more...] about Ohio Rollover Accidents: What You Need to Know
Dashboard Devices and Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know
Cellphones are a major cause of distracted driving — but now there’s another way technology is creating danger for drivers. According to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, dashboard devices are causing … [Read more...] about Dashboard Devices and Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know
Ohio Back Surgery and Opioid Laws: Seeking Treatment
When you become injured on the job in Ohio, you expect to be able to receive any type of treatment you need. Say you were working on a construction site and hurt your back after a bad fall. You’re in excruciating pain and unable … [Read more...] about Ohio Back Surgery and Opioid Laws: Seeking Treatment
What Does Uber Insurance Cover? Know Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Ridesharing has become the preferred mode of transportation for many when it’s not practical to drive. But ridesharing has become so popular so quickly that the law is just catching up with regulating the industry. Uber started … [Read more...] about What Does Uber Insurance Cover? Know Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Ohio Construction Workers and Opioid Death Rates
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Ohio and the United States. Although transportation-related incidents are responsible for the majority of workplace fatalities, construction injuries are right behind, with … [Read more...] about Ohio Construction Workers and Opioid Death Rates
Ohio Defective Toy Lawsuits: Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Children and their parents here in Cleveland are looking forward to a safe, happy holiday season. Parents and others buying gifts for children should enjoy their shopping, but be aware that toys may cause injury either because … [Read more...] about Ohio Defective Toy Lawsuits: Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Finding a Safe Nursing Home in Ohio: What to Watch for
A new comprehensive report released by U.S. News and World Report called the Nursing Home Finder has ranked the best and worst nursing homes in the United States. This annual interactive report has been published since 2009, with … [Read more...] about Finding a Safe Nursing Home in Ohio: What to Watch for
Road Rage Accidents in Ohio and How to Prevent Them
It’s happened to everyone — the angry driver one lane over rolls down his window to scream at you for allegedly cutting him off. Someone lays on their horn too long. You get tailed for blocks. Although these are unfortunate … [Read more...] about Road Rage Accidents in Ohio and How to Prevent Them
