A serious accident and resulting injury can disrupt your entire life, potentially leaving you unable to drive, work, exercise or otherwise enjoy life the way you used to. Some catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, amputations and traumatic brain injuries, can leave you in need of constant supervision and a lifetime of expensive medical care.
Bullying leading to lawsuits and new laws
Students have been victims of negligence or crimes that caused their deaths. A more recent cause of these tragedies in Ohio is bullying that have also led to wrongful death lawsuits.
Youth sport safety challenged
The concerns over Ohio catastrophic injuries associated with professional football players suffering with a traumatic brain injury is relatively recent. But, this issue has also impacted children playing football across this country who may be facing the risk of brain damage.
Critics claim meds misused in nursing homes
There are many causes of Ohio nursing home negligence, such as improper administration of drugs to the elderly. CNN investigators recently claimed that a drug intended to curb emotional outbursts in patients with progressive neurodegenerative disorders was misused, particularly by nursing homes, to limit these outbursts with patients afflicted with memory loss disorders.
Proving a medical malpractice case
Physician or hospital negligence can have catastrophic and life-altering consequences for patients and their families. Proving a medical malpractice case for compensation may be complicated and must clear legal and evidentiary hurdles.
