Columbus, Ohio, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Legal Blog
How doctor burnout occurs, leaving patients in the crosshairs
Doctors and nurses are highly educated and trained professionals. It takes years, sometimes even decades, for them to become established in their field. This leads some people to believe that these medical professionals are so skilled that they rarely make mistakes....
When care goes wrong in an emergency room
You may like to watch hospital dramas on television. You enjoy watching simulations of doctors assessing a patient’s symptoms and responding to emergency room situations. However, most likely you don’t like the idea of ending up in an emergency room yourself. You know...
The basics of wrongful death law in Ohio
The death of a beloved spouse, parent or child is always devastating. Death is a part of life, but when your family member died because of somebody else's negligence, your grief may be compounded. Had the person or business acted responsibly, your loved one would...
Tips for Columbus drivers to prevent motorcycle accidents
Spring has come to Columbus. With sunny skies and temperatures rising into the 70s, motorcyclists throughout the metro area are prepping their bikes and taking to the streets and highways again. Unfortunately, if spring is the start of motorcycle season in Columbus,...
Tight delivery schedules can become your problem on the road
Accidents between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck often result in catastrophic injuries or death for the people in the passenger vehicle. Despite how dangerous these accidents are, trucking accidents are still on the rise. Many people often associate the...
When the driver must stay at the scene of a pedestrian accident in Ohio
Ohio law clearly states that when a driver gets into an auto accident, they must remain at the scene. This is especially important when a driver strikes a pedestrian because their life could be hanging in the balance. Any car accident has the potential to leave...
When can patients sue Ohio hospitals for malpractice?
When you need hospital care or a surgery at a hospital, you likely are most concerned about when your health may improve. You may worry about experiencing complications from surgery or if your treatment will be successful. However, you may not think about a more...
Pedestrian accidents on the rise in Ohio, study says
The number of serious accidents involving pedestrians is on the rise in the state, according to a recent study from the Ohio Department of Transportation. During the study's 10-year-period of 2009 to 2018, Ohio had 6,174 serious accidents involving pedestrians, with...
Flight nurse’s family files lawsuit against helicopter company
Two years after a fatal accident that killed three people, the family of the nurse on board has filed a lawsuit against the flight company. Our firm will be representing this family in this important case. Click here to learn more about this story and Tim's interview...
What types of damages can be sought in wrongful death cases?
Typically, in a personal injury case the more serious the injuries suffered, the greater the compensation. At the most extreme end of the spectrum is wrongful death. In a wrongful death case, the victim died as a result of another person’s negligence. Common examples...