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The violent impact of a motor vehicle crash can lead to significant injuries, one of which is a spinal cord injury. These injuries can lead to major life changes that last a lifetime. This is especially true when the individual is paralyzed. \r\n\r\nIt’s critical for anyone who suffers a spinal cord
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There are certain general expectations when a car crash occurs. People expect the other driver to stop, as that is what the law requires. They also generally anticipate that insurance coverage will help them pay their expenses.\r\n\r\nLiability insurance coverage is mandatory in Ohio. The at-fault d
Read Article →There is no real way to avoid intersections every time you drive. But as much as you can, it may be an area where you want to exercise extra caution. Studies find that intersections are inherently dangerous, leading to roughly 25% of fatal crashes and 50% of injury crashes.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, researc
Read Article →When looking at patient mortality rates, there is an interesting correlation between those rates and the physician's age. Mortality rates tend to increase on a fairly consistent basis, as doctors get older.\r\n\r\nFor example, when looking at physicians who are under 40 years old, the mortality rate
Read Article →Ideally, when someone goes to the doctor, they should feel like they are participating in the conversation. They are providing the doctor with an account of what happened to them and the symptoms they have been experiencing. In return, the doctor is considering their situation and making an accurate
Read Article →You will often hear people say that distracted driving is a problem in the United States. And this is true. It does cause car accidents every day, and people suffer injuries and even pass away in these crashes.\r\n\r\nBut it is important to remember that there are many different types of distraction
Read Article →Road rage is fairly common, and it can lead to serious car accidents. Drivers lose control of their emotions and drive aggressively. They may even intentionally try to cause an accident – for example, by brake-checking someone behind them or running another driver off the road.\r\n\r\nFor calm, leve
Read Article →In a hospital, there are certain things that should never happen. There are often many safeguards in place to prevent them. These are known as “never events.” They do still happen, of course.\r\n\r\nFor example, wrong-site surgery is a never event. The surgeon should never operate on the wrong side
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There are countless circumstances that could cause car crashes. Sometimes, inclement weather leads to a wreck. Drivers who have to commute to work during a snowstorm or a downpour could have traction or visibility issues that lead to a crash.\r\n\r\nOther times, problems with vehicles can contribute
Read Article →People’s behavior can change when they get behind the wheel. Some become much more aggressive. Aggression and driving do not mix, and aggressive driving is a significant cause of accidents in the U.S.\r\n\r\nAggressive driving can take multiple forms. Outlined below are some of the most common types
Read Article →For many health conditions, timing is everything. When you see a doctor, you want them to not only make an accurate diagnosis but to identify the condition as efficiently as possible. \r\n\r\nA delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences, such as worsening the condition, limiting treatment optio
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The winter months in Ohio come with significant ice and snow, which can lead to treacherous driving conditions. It’s critical to understand a few safe winter driving tips.\r\n\r\nEven though snow plows are able to clear most of the snow and ice, they typically can’t get it all. Side streets are ofte
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