Traffic fatalities are on the rise across Ohio, and so much so that Ohio road deaths have reached their highest number in almost two decades. There are a number of factors contributing to the uptick in traffic deaths, so learning how to reduce or eliminate these...
Injuries
How do doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries?
After a car accident, you want to account for all your injuries. If you think you suffered a traumatic brain injury, you deserve to understand how doctors diagnose it. The National Institutes of Health explores various diagnostic methods for brain injuries. Learn...
Reviewing statistics on bicycle accidents
As a bicyclist, you are particularly vulnerable when a traffic accident takes place. In comparison to those riding in passenger vehicles, you are more likely to sustain a serious injury. On the road, many risks threaten the safety of bicyclists, such as bad weather,...
How do you identify a skull fracture?
Skull fractures can sometimes occur if you suffer from a particularly strong or brutal blow to the head. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may also result from these fractures, among other head and brain-related problems. If left untreated, they can create many...
What factors increase the risk of injury in a motorcycle wreck?
Riding a motorcycle comes with certain risks due to the very nature of its design. Thousands of people become injured each year when they collide with other vehicles or stationary objects and, in some cases, fatalities occur as well. The Insurance Information...
What are some signs of traumatic brain injury?
A sudden blow to the head from a car crash or other accident may leave you feeling in pain days or even weeks after it occurs. Traumatic brain injury signs range from mild complications to severe, life-threatening problems. Since all forms of trauma are harmful,...
Which personal injuries are considered catastrophic?
Nowhere in any statute or medical dictionary will you find a one-size-fits-all definition of catastrophic injury. The Lawyer Monthly reports, however, that, as used by courts, personal injury attorneys and insurance companies, this term refers to the most...
3 factors influencing a personal injury case
Before you take a personal injury case to court, you need to be sure that you have a solid case. You want to know that there is a good chance you will get the resolution you want before you continue through the legal system. At Kirner & Boldt Co., L.P.A., we...
How can repetitive strain injuries hinder your work?
Ohio workers like you often expose yourself to risks in the workplace. You may not even know it. After all, repetitive strain is a risk for everyone and seemingly innocuous actions can cause it. What is repetitive strain? What injuries result from it? And how can...
How can you treat a burn injury?
If you suffer a severe burn, your healing should be the number one priority. In the United States, about half a million people require treatment for burns each year, explains the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public health. Burns can range in severity...