What is elder abuse? Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and other...
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Top Rated Car Accident Lawyers in Dayton Ohio
The car accident lawyers at Cowan & Hilgeman Law have been fighting for Ohioans for over 27 years. We serve the greater Dayton area, with our personal injury law office centrally located at the 12 W. MONUMENT AVE., SUITE 100, DAYTON, OH 45402. Our dedicated...
What Can You be Compensated for After an Accident?
If you are in a accident caused by another party, you may be wondering what you can be compensated for after an accident. What can you be compensated for after an accident?Medical bills – For doctor’s visits, surgery, hospitalization, clinic visits, prescription...
6 Most Common Types of Truck Accidents
There are several common types of truck accidents, of which all drivers should be aware (a truck is classified as large if its gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 10,000 pounds.) This is particularly important information in a country as expansive as the US,...
Five Motorcycle Safety Tips Every Rider Should Follow
Although riding a motorcycle is a great way to get around town, it is also dangerous. In 2017, 5,172 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal accidents across the country. An additional 89,000 motorcyclists suffered serious injuries. To avoid serious accidents, safety...
Amazon Truck Accidents: Everything you need to Know
With the recent explosion in online sales, Amazon, FEDEX, UPS and USPS have been delivering more packages than ever before. Compared to last year, online purchasing is up 55%, and we spent $66.3 billion online in July 2020 alone. Someone has to deliver all of those...
Do You Suspect that your Loved One May be Being Mistreated in a Dayton Nursing Home?
If you have an elderly or disabled family member in a nearby Dayton nursing home or assisted living facility, the thought of that person falling victim to nursing home abuse is horrifying. Unfortunately, this kind of abuse does occur. At the Dayton Nursing Home...
What do you do if you have whiplash from an Ohio car accident?
Being involved in a car accident can be a trying time in one's life. Experiencing an injury from such an event changes your life. No matter the perceived extent of your injury, you should not ignore them. One of the most controversial and common injuries in rear-end...
Heartland / Promedica: Negligence Verdicts and Lawsuits
As one of the largest health center corporations in the nation, Heartland / ProMedica has faced quite a few negligence verdicts and lawsuits for other related matters. To an extent, this is expected due to the sheer size of their health care system. No company is...