In some cases, it is obvious that a person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been hurt as soon as they’ve been assaulted, has been involved in an accident, etc. Whatever the case, the severity of the brain injury is immediately clear and it is obvious...
Injuries
Seeking civil justice for sexual misconduct by adults in schools
Some of the criminal acts that affect people for the longest are also the hardest to successfully prosecute. For example, sexual crimes often have an abysmal arrest rate, to say nothing of the final conviction rate. Many people affected by sexual assault or misconduct...
Why doctors misdiagnose heart attacks
One would think that a heart attack would be one of the easiest things for a doctor to diagnose. They happen every day, after all, and heart disease itself is now the number one leading cause of death in the United States. It’s become very clear that doctors should...
Columbus is home to the deadliest stretch of road in Ohio
Drivers in Ohio should anticipate that a motor vehicle collision can occur anywhere and at any time. You never know when another driver might doze off at the wheel and swerve into your lane or stare at their phone as they approach a four-way stop, thus failing to...
What should you expect from a spinal cord injury?
If you’re involved in a serious accident of any kind, there is a risk that you could suffer from a spinal cord injury. A spinal cord injury can range in severity from extremely mild to acute, so it’s essential that you do get medical attention quickly and begin on a...
3 types of potentially fatal TBIs
The majority of traumatic brain injuries are not fatal. They may have serious complications, and they may take a long time to recover from, but people live through them. Minor brain injuries, such as concussions, may heal with very little medical treatment at all. On...
Gerry Leeseberg recognized by Super Lawyers for victim advocacy
There are plenty of lawyers around Ohio offering personal injury services, but not all lawyers can obtain the best possible outcomes for their clients. Partnering with the right lawyer when you or a member of your family has suffered severe injury and hardship through...
New treatment could treat and improve spinal cord injuries
In America, around 300,000 people live with a spinal cord injury. Of those people, only around 3% ever recover the basic functionality that they had before the injury occurred. Many of these patients end up in the hospital for complications of the injury, and they may...
The move-over law is necessary, and here’s why
In Ohio, there is the Ohio Move Over law which requires motorists to move over to one lane, or to slow down, when they see any vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road. The hope is that this law will help protect those in vehicles that have broken down as...
3 times a broken bone from a car crash will mean big bills
Motor vehicle collisions can cause life-altering injuries. People can hurt their brains or their spinal cords and have permanent functional limitations afterward. There will be extensive trauma and rehabilitation care required for the person to recover. However, some...