Man v. Nature: The Ultimate StruggleGenerations of mankind have dreamed of creating a weather machine that can tame the whims of Mother Nature, but the weather is still out of our control as the winter of 2016-2017 sets in. While drivers cannot control the...
Month: December 2016
New treatment for asbestos-related cancer shows promise
A little hope for mesothelioma victims is always a good thing. The American Cancer Society reports that around 3,000 people in Ohio and across the country are diagnosed with the incurable, fatal disease every year, and treatment is generally palliative. The director...
Drug injuries may result from rushed pharmacists
It is widely known in Ohio that some drugs should not be taken alongside other drugs. This situation is known as contraindication, and it can lead to drug injuries that can sometimes be deadly. When one prescription drug is contraindicated with another, a pharmacist...
Taking a new look at an old product liability case
Personal injury lawsuits don't always get much respect, and a lot of those negative feelings can be traced to one particular lawsuit. Over 20 years ago, a media frenzy surrounded the lawsuit between McDonald's and a woman who claimed to be burned from a hot cup of...
Death rate due to asbestos exposure cannot be accurately known
Anyone in Ohio who suffers with mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis -- or knows someone who has -- understands the physical and emotional pain that accompanies the diagnosis. It is safe to say that the exact number of asbestos-related deaths is not known....
The EPA is battling the clock to ban asbestos
Asbestos is a slow killer, affecting victims decades after exposure. Asbestos causes 107,000 deaths and more than 1,523,000 disabilities each year around the world. The chemical poses a serious threat to many unsuspecting Americans. The U.S. Environmental Protection...
Car accidents may cause mysterious whiplash symptoms
For centuries, physicians have studied the phenomenon of whiplash. These types of injuries were first seen after rear-end collisions on railroads. Today, people in Ohio experience the symptoms after any jarring incident, but most especially after car accidents....
Court rules asbestos exposure may extend to family members
A diagnosis of mesothelioma is catastrophic. There is no cure for the fatal form of cancer of the chest and abdomen, and because of its dormancy, victims can typically expect their lives to end only a short time after their diagnosis. The link between mesothelioma and...
Makers of Abilify face pharmaceutical litigation over side effect
People in Ohio suffering from depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder frequently seek help for their symptoms, especially if those symptoms prevent them from living a normal life. However, when taking the treatment risks adding even more complications to their...