Even though this toxic substance is recognized as a carcinogen and is not used as widely as it was in the past, it still exists in many Ohio workplaces. For instance, construction workers who do demolition work could easily find themselves facing asbestos exposure....
Month: December 2018
Truck drivers are not always at fault in vehicle accidents
Anytime people here in Ohio or elsewhere see a crash involving an 18-wheeler, it would be easy to assume that the truck driver caused it. However, big rig drivers are not always at fault in vehicle accidents. Often, passenger car drivers are the ones who end up...
Innocent victims often lose their lives in head-on collisions
Like everywhere else, Ohio residents rely on drivers to follow the rules and keep the safety of others in mind as they travel the state's roadways. The sad reality is that many people each year end up disappointed because some drivers fail to do so. In fact, innocent...
New report could lead to more asbestos litigation for J&J
Johnson & Johnson has been in the news lately due to claims that its baby talcum powder causes cancer. The company has already spent time defending itself in asbestos litigation, but a recent report could cause a rise in the amount of time J&J will spend in...
Products liability news: Infant ibuprofen recalled
Like other parents in the country, Ohio parents do everything they can to keep their children healthy. When they are not, parents try to make them as comfortable as possible and give them the treatment they need in order to recover. In many households, that means...
Alcohol-related car accidents ruin the holiday season
Like others across the country, many people here in Ohio are preparing for the holidays. As they make their plans, attend holiday gatherings and shop for gifts, they could be out and about at all hours of the day and night. Sadly, some will become embroiled in...
Personal injury issues: Was the other driver too sleepy to drive?
Most Ohio residents lose sleep periodically for a variety of reasons. Most of them would not even think twice about driving thereafter, even though it may be dangerous to do so. If a lack of sleep plays a significant role in an accident, it could be used in a personal...
Mesothelioma: Did you know firefighters face higher risks?
Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to save lives. That heroism earns them a special place in the hearts of many.Often, their more acute workplace injuries make the news -- burns, smoke inhalation and injuries from falling. What firefighters know better than...
Food and Drug Administration announces another drug recall
It seems as though 2018 is turning out to be a bad year for people across the country, including many here in Ohio, to be on a blood pressure medication. Already this year, the Food and Drug Administration has announced recalls of medications containing valsartan. The...