Ohio Personal Injury Law Blog
The current risks of breast implants
For some people, plastic surgery holds the promise of improving their physical appearance. This is one reason why some women undergo breast implant surgery. But like any form of surgery, it is important for individuals considering breast implants to understand the...
How fatigue impacts medical negligence
Residents of Ohio expect safe and swift care when experiencing medical emergencies. While this care is often delivered, there are instances in which a patient's safety falls into jeopardy for avoidable reasons. Fatigue of the medical staff is one of those reasons....
Doctors who receive drug company money prone to over-prescribing
When you visit your Ohio doctor, you place a good deal of trust in this person to assess what is ailing you and recommend a proper course of treatment. You may not give much thought to whether you actually need a medication your doctor prescribes you, because you may...
What is a breach of confidentiality?
The relationship between a doctor and a patient involves a high level of confidentiality. This means that either one or both parties involved in that relationship must give their consent before any third-party has access to sensitive information. By nature, medical...
Aspects of the trucking industry harms other drivers
Ohio drivers understand that hitting the road comes with its share of dangers. Unfortunately, a portion of these dangers comes from the truckers that drivers share the road with. The trucking industry often works to implement safety protocol that keeps its drivers...
Anesthesia errors may lead to cardiac arrest or death
In the past, medical practitioners reserved anesthesia for conditions that required intrusive surgical procedures. Today, you can choose to receive anesthesia for even a dentist appointment. There are many benefits to making anesthesia more widely available, but it...
How a doctor’s handwriting may cause drug errors
It is a common belief that doctors have terrible handwriting, and yet it has some basis in fact. Since many physicians work at a fast pace, they may scribble down information that is hard for most people to read. The problem is that sometimes doctors can also write...
What are common causes of medication errors?
Ohio residents like you expect good care when you put your life in the hands of medical professionals. It is quite rare to find one who does intentional harm to their patients. However, negligence and malpractice crimes do still happen, even when unintentional. In...
Using an IV to administer drugs won’t prevent medical mistakes
Medication errors are one of the most common forms of medical malpractice. You might think that most medication errors would involve a nurse handing the wrong pills to someone during their shift, but the truth is that there is a range of mistakes that can occur with...
The importance of communication in patient safety
The term "medical malpractice" likely conjures up a range of concepts or images in a person's mind. For one person, the first thing that comes to mind is a piece of surgical equipment being left inside the body after a surgery. Another person may initially think about...
