What Is a Secondary Brain Injury?
Brain injuries happen as a result of trauma. Incidents like car accidents, big falls, sports injuries, and violence can all be to blame. However, brain injuries are still way more common than you may realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) actually estimates that there are over 1.5 million Americans who sustain a…
Read MoreCity Recognizes Speeding Issue in Downtown Columbus, OH
Columbus City Council officials have finally given some public recognition to the area’s growing speeding issue. The Columbus Dispatch published a story last week detailing the city’s plan to reduce traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In an effort to do this, they will not only reduce the speed limit along downtown’s main roads from 35…
Read MoreChemical Exposure and Contaminated Water from Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Dead fish. Dead chickens. Plumes of toxic, billowing smoke. A water advisory. Every day, new stories arise about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, a tiny town with fewer than 5,000 residents on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Every day, we learn more about the effects of vinyl chloride gas on our air,…
Read MoreSigns Your Child May Be the Victim of Sexual Abuse
According to RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, & Incest Network), the government responds to a child sexual abuse report about every nine minutes. This is extremely alarming, but it is important to know and understand how often sexual abuse occurs among children, because the signs are not always easy to identify. Signs of sexual abuse among…
Read MoreCan the Design of the Road Affect the Behavior of Drivers?
Most of the time, motor vehicle accidents happen because of the errors or mistakes made by drivers. However, the negligent design of some highways, interstates, and roads in Columbus, Ohio, is leading to dangerous situations and unnecessary accidents. According to a recent report by The Ohio State University News, the way that roads look to…
Read MoreThe Ohio Supreme Court Gives Hope for Justice to Child Sex Abuse Survivors
In Ohio, when seeking compensation and restitution through a personal injury lawsuit, there are caps on how much you can receive in damages when it comes to noneconomic losses. If you are seeking compensation for losses that do not include financial or permanent physical damages, you are only allowed to recover up to a certain…
Read MoreCongress Is Taking on Brain Injuries
Every year, millions of people sustain brain injuries. Whether from a fall at work or a rough tackle out on the field, everyone from children to the elderly face the risks of brain injury almost every day. The head is arguably the most important part of the body, as it contains the brain which is…
Read MoreTraffic Stops Are Money Makers in Ohio – But You Can Fight Back
For many people, a traffic ticket is a minor inconvenience. Most folks just pay the fine and go on their way, provided it won’t raise their insurance prices or put points on their licenses. But if you look closely, you’ll start to notice a pattern in small towns and cities across the country: a certain…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Columbus Injury Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident
There is nothing quite like driving a motorcycle. It offers freedom and independence perhaps more so than any other vehicle. Like any other vehicle, however, it comes with its own risks and safety concerns. More dangerous than driving a car, a motorcycle offers little to no protection to its passengers, leaving them exposed to the…
Read MoreThe Mechanics of a Brain Injury from a Car Accident
One of the most common injuries received during a car accident is a brain injury. Unless the collision is very minor, any sort of sudden jolt or hit to your head can bring about a severe and possibly lasting injury that can lead to complications and long-term effects. The brain is a complicated organ that…
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