General Negligence | InjuryBoard Cleveland

Nursing home residents are particularly susceptible to being the victims of negligent and improper care. Congress and state legislatures have enacted laws designed to protect these residents who frequently cannot speak out on their own behalfs. Despite the exitence of these laws, abusive and negligent practicies persist. Residents and their loved ones should be aware of common forms of abuse...

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Ohio law permits recovery against liquor permit holders for injuries caused by their intoxicated patrons under certain circumstances. Whether the injury was the result of a bar room attack perpetrated by an intoxicated customer or a traffic accident caused by a drunken driver, Ohio law may allow recovery against a bar or restaurant that negligently served alcohol to an already intoxicated...

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In August of 2007, Congress passed an amendment to the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) that will once again permit state tort law claims against negligent railroads that kill or maim citizens and pollute the environment.Prior to Congress passing the 2007 amendment expressly limiting federal preemption under the FRSA, Federal Courts had systematically curtailed citizens' rights to sue a...

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On June 11, the Federal Court of Claims will hear a case on which looks to establish a clear link between childhood vaccinations, specifically vaccinations which contain thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, and autism. If the court makes the connection, it will prove what many parents of autistic children have already believed to be true: that their child's autism is from the injection...

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As summer fast approaches, many parents are looking into summer camps to which to send their children. Before deciding which camp is best suited for your children, make sure you get a s much information as possible about the camp, its staff, its location and what safety practices and procedures the camp has implemented. One of the easiest tools to utilize in beginning your research on summer...

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Obesity is now recognized as one of the biggest risks to children. The New York Times Reports thatThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has dedicated over $500 Million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity. It is one of the largest public health initiatives ever tried by a private philanthropy. The foundation estimates that roughly 25 million children 17 and under...

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The Workers Comp Insider Blog raises a very interesting and concerning work related issue in its posting March 16, 2007 concerning employee use of Blackberry or cellular devises and the practice of texting while driving. As if we don't have enough distractions as we hurtle ourselves from Point A to Point B in four ton vehicles, we read that DWT - driving while texting - has become an issue of...

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An Akron area man was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland Wednesday after being buried to his waist in mud for more than two hours after a trench collapsed. The worker, Malcolm Ferguson, 51, of Akron, suffered broken bones in his lower leg, and possibly a large-bone break, Reminderville, Ohio fire officials said.Trench collapses can be deadly and are usually caused by a failure to...

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There is a clock ticking from the date you are injured....and it only hurts the victim. In Ohio, and every state, there is a "statute of limitations" which governs the amount of time which a victim has to file a complaint against the individual/s or company which caused him or her harm. This time period typically begins when the individual is injured, for example, when the car accident...

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Across the country there are homes set up for the benefit of mentally retarded adults and children that require around the clock assistance and supervision. These homes are frequently referred to as Group Homes. These facilities can be a blessing to families that are overwhelmed by the needs of their loved ones with mental deficiencies preventing them from living independent lives. The homes...

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As we prepare to change our clocks this weekend, remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors too. A devestating fire in Bronx, New York today serves as an unfortunate reminder that smoke detectors must be routinely checked and in operating condition in order to help save lives. Non-working smoke detectors led to the deaths of 8 children and 1 adult in one New York family this...

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Most people believe that their dog is friendly and would never hurt a soul. Facts, however, prove that dog bites are a significant source of injuries with over 4.7 Million bites occurring each year. In a recent article, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided the following statistics about dog bites:Each year, 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites; half of...

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The college students from Bluffton, Ohio involved in the horrific accident this week on Interstate 75 in Georgia, are not the first to be injured at this accident site. The highway exit ramp where a bus carrying an Ohio college baseball team wrecked has been the site of numerous crashes and can be difficult for drivers to navigate, a federal transportation official said. Kitty Higgins, who is...

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Every day, hard working parents entrust Daycare Centers to care for and protect their children . Recent stories in the news remind us that parents must be very careful and make sure the daycare center they rely upon is safe and secure. To often we read about children who have been physically and emotionally abused by daycare workers or who have been exposed to dangerous conditions within a a...

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Over the years our office has handled a variety of contaminated food cases for our clients who have suffered severe injury as a result of exposure to various food borne bacteria. Listeria, Samonella, E-Coli and bacteria that can cause botcholism are all common culprits of bacteria found in food; Salmonella being the most commonly acquired bacteria. It is important for anyone who believes they...

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