Car crashes are scary under any circumstances, but maybe doubly so when you're just a passenger in one of the vehicles involved. After all, you have no control over any part of the situation. Nonetheless, you may end up with significant injuries -- with all the...
A lack of staff training can lead to nursing home neglect
Ohio residents may be interested in learning about the arrests of three women working in a nursing home. Two patients who had dementia were fighting. Instead of calming the patients down and making them feel safe, the three women working at the nursing home reportedly...
New law halts solicitations after accidents in Ohio
A new Ohio law that limits phone solicitations of people who have been in a car accident has survived a challenge before a federal magistrate. The provision, which is already in effect, requires chiropractors and other medical providers to wait 30 days before they...
Avoid a dog bite incident this Halloween
Everybody seems to love Halloween -- but dogs may not appreciate all of the little ghosts and ghouls (or their parents) showing up at the door trick-or-treating. Here are some of the most important tips you can use to keep everyone safe this holiday season. If you own...
Construction worker killed in highway crash
An Ohio motorist is in custody after being accused of killing a construction worker and injuring another after hitting them late on the evening of Oct. 9. The driver was later charged in Berea Municipal Court, and bond was set at $1 million. The 31-year-old woman ran...
What types of dogs bite the most?
If the first thing you think when you think about "dogs that bite" is "pit bull," you probably aren't alone. Indeed, Ohio State University (OSU) researchers say that your instincts are likely correct -- although not everyone agrees with their conclusions. OSU...
Be careful at fall festivals in Ohio
It's almost time for Oktoberfest events in Ohio and many other U.S. regions. Perhaps, you're one of many residents throughout the state who eagerly anticipate the onset of fall, complete with sweater weather; beautiful foliage; crisp, cool temperatures; and, of...
Don’t let your loved one suffer emotional abuse in nursing care
When you entrust your beloved relative to a nursing home or assisted living facility, the last thing you'd expect to find is their picture splashed all over social media -- especially when they're being mocked and assaulted for someone's amusement. Unfortunately, that...
Bedsores, an all-too-common nursing home injury
If you have a loved one in a nursing home in Ohio, you may be worried about the possibility of abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, cases involving one or the other have been reported even at the highest-rated facilities across the U.S. This is why you will want to know...
