Causes of birth injuries can be determined

November 5th, 2012 | Medical malpractice

November 6, 2012 When a baby is born with a birth injury, the most common question is “What happened?” Many times this question can’t be answered. According to birthinjury.org, the main reason you may never learn what caused the brain damage is that no one wants to spend the time, energy, or resources to find… Read More

How can older adults prevent falls?

October 31st, 2012 | Personal injury

October 31, 2012 Most falls are preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year. Among that age group, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries. 20 to 30 percent of people… Read More

Tips for staying safe on Halloween

October 29th, 2012 | Personal injury

October 29, 2012 The scariest things on Halloween aren’t ghosts and monsters, but accidents and mishaps. Accidents and mishaps increase dramatically when children go trick or treating, according to Halloween-Website.com. The first rule of thumb to keep children safe on Halloween is to use your common sense. Eliminate any potential Halloween hazards in your yard. For… Read More

Ohio To Receive $1.4 Million From Drug Settlement

October 26th, 2012 | Drug injury

October 26, 2012 Ohio is set to receive a large portion of a settlement that was reached in connection to a lawsuit filed against drug manufacturing giant, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BIPI). The Dayton Business Journal reports the lawsuit was filed amid allegations the company had engaged in illegal marketing campaigns for certain medications and was… Read More

Monster energy drink blamed for two teens’ deaths

October 24th, 2012 | Personal injury

October 24, 2012 A mother in Maryland is suing the makers of Monster Energy Drink for contributing to the wrongful death of her 14-year-old daughter, reports Ohio’s WKYC. The cause of her death was cardiac arrhythmia caused by caffeine toxicity. The daughter had two Monster Energy drinks within 24 hours, or the equivalent of 14 sodas.… Read More