Burn injuries affect many people every year, but a much smaller number of those burns are third-degree. What exactly are the categories of burn injury? How do burns end up classified as one over the other? Surface level burns Healthline takes a look at burns of all...
Personal injuries happen all of the time in the United States. A death resulting from an injury can fall into the category of wrongful death if the situation meets specific legal requirements. If the evidence shows that the death was preventable, someone might have...
It is common knowledge that driving on freezing, snowy days requires greater care and attentiveness in order to keep yourself and other motorists safe. When drivers have misconceptions about what behaviors are actually safe, however, they can actually make things much...
Aging often comes along with numerous physical hurdles that you may face along the way. Many aging people have to rely on devices and machines to help make daily life easier again. However, some of these products may cause unintentional harm, injury or even death due...
After a car accident, the last thing you want to do is hassle with an insurer to get a payout. Even once you get past all the negotiations and annoyance of filing your claim, you still have to wait to actually get the money. You may wonder how long that will take....
With school sports activities, practice and training camps taking place in the spring and summer months, teens are often running laps and practicing drills in full gear in the peak seasonal heat. This can lead to dehydration, heat stroke and death. When does this...
A well-functioning automobile is important for safe trips in Ohio and throughout the United States. However, sometimes auto manufacturers discover a defective part or another problem in their cars that could endanger drivers and passengers. In such cases, the...
It is the job of law enforcement officers to protect the people in their communities. When someone dies because of the actions of law enforcement, the family of the deceased person may seek compensation. However, there are barriers to filing a wrongful death case...
The winter holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for people of all backgrounds. You might have some festive plans of your own, but it is important to not let your excitement overshadow the priority you should place on safety if you decide to hit the road....
Dogs make good pets, companions, helpers and alarm systems. Most people would never imagine that their loyal friends would attack a person. However, even domesticated ones may bite in certain situations. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over...