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Medical Malpractice – More Common Than It Should be

Medical Malpractice – More Common Than It Should be

Top Causes of Wrongful Death in Ohio

Loss of a life caused by the negligence of another individual or party is known as wrongful death. Aside from the obvious heartache, a wrongful death can leave surviving family members and loved ones with serious emotional and financial hardship. However, the law provides some measure for relief. A wrongful death claim may ease the financial challenges surviving family members face and allow them to move forward with their lives. Here are the top causes of wrongful death in Ohio.

Understanding Store Owners' Responsibility to Ensure a Safe Environment

A store owner has many legal responsibilities. At the top of that list is ensuring a safe shopping environment for shoppers. As a recent tragedy shows, sometimes storeowners are negligent in that responsibility, and families pay a heavy price.

Evidence That Should be Collected to Win a Truck Accident Case

Critical evidence in trucking accident lawsuits should be obtained sooner rather than later after the crash. This is a summary of some of the information to get.

Houston's Deadly Highways

Houston had almost 3000 wrecks in a one week period, many seriously injured and 12 people killed!

FAQs

The following summarizes answers to the most frequently asked legal questions such as: How Much Is My Case Worth? How Long Will My Lawsuit Take? Who Makes the Decision To Go To Trial? How Much Do I Get If I Settle?

Parents Alerted: Inaccurate Baby Monitors, New Study

Parents relying on their baby monitors to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) are being cautioned against its accuracy. According to new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, baby monitors used at home for vital sign readings are inconsistent at best.

Car Kills School Mom Trying to Save Students

A Texas mother shielded students outside an elementary school by coming between them and the accelerating car that killed her. According to witnesses, Karisma James put herself in front of a car who’s driver had seemingly lost control.

Safety Tips For Road Trips

If summertime beckons you to go on a road trip, make sure safety preparations are at hand. Or else, once on the road, it may be too late to avoid a motor vehicle accident that possibly could have been prevented.

Study:Drivers Don’t See Texting-Driving Dangers

The majority of drivers refuse to believe texting while driving is dangerous. Yet, drivers who text are six times more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, according to the Society for Risk Analysis reports.

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