If you have an existing doctor-patient relationship, your doctor has a duty to make certain that you receive any critical, ongoing care that you need. Failing to do so is considered patient abandonment -- which is a type of medical malpractice.
Use social media wisely after an accident
No doubt you have heard stories about people whose social media posts came back to hurt them. For example, maybe a friend of yours works in hiring and routinely does not call in people for interviews if their social media profiles show them regularly partying or using drugs.
Protect yourself against dog bites this summer
With the advent of spring and especially summer, it is likely you are heading outside more. Whether this is to walk, hike, jog, cycle or hang out with friends, dogs are one potential danger to be aware of.
Lyme disease is an increasing danger for some Ohio workers
In Ohio, one danger that's becoming increasingly common among those employed outdoors is Lyme disease.
Can you get punitive damages in a car accident case?
Ohio car accident victims generally know that they can file a lawsuit to recover for losses that result from their injuries. Some may have questions about the availability of punitive damages, especially when they feel the other driver was not just at fault but really behaved very badly.
Pre-existing conditions and new workers' compensation claims
Does a pre-existing condition automatically nix your claim for workers' compensation benefits?
What to know about Ohio’s nursing homes
Ohio has the third most number of nursing facilities in the country, according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, with nearly 960 in the Buckeye state in 2015, the latest year on record. What this means is that a large percentage of Ohioans are either in a nursing home or have family or loved ones in such a facility.
Don't let a nurse case manager derail your workers' compensation claim
What exactly is a nurse case manager (NCM)? In Ohio's workers' compensation system, case managers are registered nurses who are supposed to play a supportive role and help coordinate the care that an injured worker receives from the company's workers' compensation insurer.
Worker injuries due to the use of technology
Throughout the years the reasons that people file workers' compensation claims has changed. The use of technological devices in the workplace is part of why that is the case. This not only includes jobs where people use a computer all day, but also workers who use cell phones, tablets, and other kinds of technological advances on a repeat basis. Over time that can cause injuries to the hands and wrists, along with other areas.
Can you put a 'granny cam' in someone's nursing home room?
Nursing home abuse preys on some of the most helpless members of society: the elderly. Many elderly people who are trapped in abusive nursing homes are unable to speak for themselves -- and if they do speak up, they may be dismissed because of problems such as dementia. Abusers know this, and they take full advantage of the situation.
Three documents to gather to strengthen your car accident claim
Following your car accident injury, the success of your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit is largely dependent on your argument. Strengthening your argument requires detailed documentation of your experience. Detailed records and photographs go a long way in bolstering your demand letter or settlement negotiation.
