Uncategorized | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com Columbus Personal Injury Lawyers | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.2 https://www.injurymedmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1402039/2021/04/cropped-site-icon-32x32.jpg Uncategorized | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com 32 32 When is birth trauma a type of medical malpractice? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2019/02/when-is-birth-trauma-a-type-of-medical-malpractice/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2019/02/when-is-birth-trauma-a-type-of-medical-malpractice/ Most births in the United States are routine procedures, where both the child and mother are healthy without experiencing complications. However, some situations increase the likelihood of a traumatic birth. A traumatic birth can lead to injuries to the baby. The baby may experience broken bones, bruising or swelling of the scalp. Oxygen deprivation, in particular, can lead to very…

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]]> Traffic hazards can pose a threat to drivers on the roads https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2019/01/traffic-hazards-can-pose-a-threat-to-drivers-on-the-roads/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2019/01/traffic-hazards-can-pose-a-threat-to-drivers-on-the-roads/ Traffic accidents are caused by a number of factors. Some of these unsafe factors make a major difference in the likelihood that you’re going to get home safely when traveling. Although it may not seem like it, simple things like rain or darkness can make traffic much more dangerous. The good news is that you can recognize these unsafe driving…

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]]> 5 steps after a car accident https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2019/01/5-steps-after-a-car-accident/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2019/01/5-steps-after-a-car-accident/ Imagine a semitruck slams into the back of your compact Honda while you are stopped at a red light. Even though your vehicle bounces forward into the intersection, you are lucky to survive the collision without any life-threatening injuries. However, you do need to go to the hospital for a strained neck and a broken wrist. Since the accident was…

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]]> Heart disease, cancer and medical mistakes: Top U.S. deaths https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/12/heart-disease-cancer-and-medical-mistakes-top-us-deaths/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/12/heart-disease-cancer-and-medical-mistakes-top-u-s-deaths/ If you had to quickly name the leading causes of death in the United States, you’d probably start with cancer. It gets a lot of press. It can be treated but not always cured. We know it’s deadly. Next, maybe you’d settle on heart attacks or simply heart issues in general. You know that America has an obesity epidemic. It…

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]]> Follow these steps to become a defensive driver https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/12/follow-these-steps-to-become-a-defensive-driver/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/12/follow-these-steps-to-become-a-defensive-driver/ There are safe drivers, reckless drivers and those who lie somewhere in between. You don’t have any control over other drivers, but there are always things you can do to enhance your safety and attempt to avoid an accident. One of the best things you can do is become a defensive driver. Here are five tips that will help you…

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]]> Who is to blame for truck accidents? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/11/who-is-to-blame-for-truck-accidents/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/11/who-is-to-blame-for-truck-accidents/ If you live in the Columbus area, you have probably found yourself sharing the road with large commercial trucks at one time or another. And, if you are like most other drivers, you have probably felt a stab of nervousness as a big rig has drifted into your lane or come barreling past you on the highway. While there are…

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]]> Motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of child death https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/11/motor-vehicle-collisions-remain-a-leading-cause-of-child-death/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/11/motor-vehicle-collisions-remain-a-leading-cause-of-child-death/ As a loving parent, you probably do everything you can to give your children a safe environment and the skills and resources they need for a healthy and happy future. Unfortunately, no matter how much you love your children, it is impossible to completely shield them from the dangers of the world. Riding in a vehicle is a perfect example.…

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]]> Car accident injuries: You never know what to expect https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/10/car-accident-injuries-you-never-know-what-to-expect/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/10/car-accident-injuries-you-never-know-what-to-expect/ Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, you could still be part of an accident that results in a variety of injuries. If this happens, you should seek immediate medical treatment, as doing so increases your chance of making a full recovery. You never know what type of injuries you’ll suffer in a car accident. Any type of crash,…

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]]> If a minor drives drunk, can a party host face liability? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/10/if-a-minor-drives-drunk-can-a-party-host-face-liability/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/10/if-a-minor-drives-drunk-can-a-party-host-face-liability/ As students enter college and begin exercising their autonomy, there is very high likelihood that many of them will drink while underage, typically at a party of some kind. This experience has been celebrated in movies and television shows for many years, and a majority of college students get to college assuming that this is normal and even expected. Of…

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]]> Car accident victims may deserve compensation for many losses https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2018/09/car-accident-victims-may-deserve-compensation-for-many-losses/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2018/09/car-accident-victims-may-deserve-compensation-for-many-losses/ In the weeks and months after a serious car accident, victims may suffer through many kinds of pain during the recovery process, all while seeing serious medical bills and other expenses pile up. If an injury is severe or affects a specific function, it may keep the victim from working at all, with bills mounting while income is dropping. If…

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