Serious Injuries

When you file a claim for a personal injury, the responsible party’s insurance company will evaluate the evidence. Part of that process often includes at least one phone call to you, though sometimes they call several times. The claims adjuster may start the...

It can be easy to ignore a possible concussion. After all, unless you’re knocked out cold, how serious can it be? However, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and medical science is beginning to understand the severe problems a concussion can pose...

Dogs are often friendly, loyal and happy family pets. However, even the best of dogs can bite and, unfortunately, not all dogs are “the best of dogs.” Whether a dog bite is from a friendly pet that had a bad moment or from an animal that always seemed...

With the potential to cause serious bodily harm and even death, a brain injury requires immediate medical attention. Without this, it's more likely that the injury will cause additional harm, thus making it that much more difficult to recover. The sooner you receive...

Humans are constantly learning from the mistakes of their past on both an individual and a species level. You learn from the things you do that cause you injury or expenses, while as a society and a species, we learn from common practices that have dangerous or...

One of the most dangerous injuries a person can sustain in a car accident is a traumatic brain injury. In 2014, 2,327 people in Ohio lost their lives as a result of TBI or TBI in conjunction with other complications. Traumatic brain injuries do not always result in...

You have no doubt seen or heard reports about accidents in Ohio in which a person has experienced burn injuries. The person may even have experienced other types of injuries in addition to burns. These can result from motor vehicle accidents, accidents on a job...

A blow to the head in Ohio can result in a concussion. The resulting decrease in neurologic function is usually temporary, and a concussion does not cause structural damage to the brain. Nevertheless, a concussion is still a traumatic brain injury and requires...

The severity of a burn injury in Ohio depends upon how deeply the damage extends beneath the surface of the skin. In the past, doctors classified burn wounds according to degrees. First-degree burns are the least serious type, involving only the epidermis....

Over the last year, electric scooter companies have worked hard to popularize their product, and it is working. All over the country, more and more people find convenience and fun entertainment on motorized scooters. Unfortunately, with the influx of riders has also...