Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com Columbus Personal Injury Lawyers | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:52:24 +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 Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com 32 32 Are you sharing the road with drowsy truckers? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2022/03/are-you-sharing-the-road-with-drowsy-truckers/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:51:35 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50633 As the weather heats up, roads in Ohio and throughout the Midwest will soon become crowded with heavy machines. From construction vehicles moving to and from large projects to 18-wheelers delivering products and materials across the country, roads connecting communities, cities and states will be busy. Unfortunately, numerous factors can contribute to an unsafe driving environment. Even though they are…

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]]> Exactly what is traumatic brain injury and how long does it last? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2022/03/exactly-what-is-traumatic-brain-injury-and-how-long-does-it-last/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:49:28 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50636 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury that comes about if an unexpected physical shock does damage to the person’s brain. A TBI can cause serious, long-lasting damage to a person’s brain (which can result in disability) or it can cause death. TBI is an umbrella term and many other, more specific injuries fall under that category. Because the…

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]]> Can you develop bed sores during a hospital stay? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2022/02/can-you-develop-bed-sores-during-a-hospital-stay/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:38:32 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50627 Medical facilities and health care professionals pride themselves on diagnosing conditions and treating injuries. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for doctors and nurses to adopt a singular focus in terms of an illness and miss the onset of dangerous conditions. This level of negligence or inattention can lead to serious health complications. A patient who remains in the same position…

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]]> Ohio’s distracted driving statistics show room for improvement https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2022/02/ohios-distracted-driving-statistics-show-room-for-improvement/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:01:47 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50625 Despite changes to the law and increased public safety initiatives, distracted driving continues to be a problem across America, including right here in Ohio. Distracted driving can take many forms, too, from texting and driving to eating, reading, and conversing while operating a vehicle. And the effects can be devastating. Taking one’s eyes off the road for even a split…

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]]> Wrongful death caused by drunk driving and taking legal action https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/12/wrongful-death-caused-by-drunk-driving-and-taking-legal-action/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:26:58 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50604 Every year, more than 10,000 individuals are killed in drunk driving accidents. That equates to 28 drunk driving-related deaths every day, which is one death every 52 minutes. The most recent statistics that are available show that Ohio had more than 1,000 drunk driving deaths in a calendar year, which means that there are thousands of families in our state…

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]]> Can premature discharge from an emergency room be medical malpractice? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/11/can-premature-discharge-from-an-emergency-room-be-medical-malpractice/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:23:45 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50607 When we have a medical emergency in our life, we trust in medical professionals to apply their experience, education and sound judgment towards helping us to overcome the adverse effects of our condition. This is especially true in the emergency room, where time is often of the essence for treating dangerous injuries. Sometimes, unfortunately, doctors and other emergency room personnel…

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]]> How to share the road safely with bicyclists https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/09/how-to-share-the-road-safely-with-bicyclists/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:21:17 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50599 Whether you ride to work, for fun, to reduce your carbon footprint or for exercise, bicycling can be a great alternative to driving in Columbus. Despite its health and environmental benefits, bicycling presents dangers especially when bikers and motorists have to share the road together. What rules should bicyclists and motorists follow so that everyone can reach their destination safely?…

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]]> Second Chances Undermining Medical Services https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/09/second-chances-undermining-medical-services/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:54:01 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50589 Few bonds of trust are stronger than what patients have with their doctors. Suffering illness or injury creates uncertainty and stress during perilous times. Going to a medical professional should represent the first step in clarifying specific problems, if not recovery. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency serving as the primary federal health care provider and advocate for…

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]]> Why should I have more than the minimum auto insurance coverage? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/08/why-should-i-have-more-than-the-minimum-auto-insurance-coverage/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:41:32 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50540 When we head off to our morning commute, to run errands or to drop our kids off at soccer practice, we generally do not expect that we could be struck by a car. Unfortunately, incidents such as this happen every day in Ohio. Most Ohioans carry auto insurance policies that will compensate them financially should they be involved in a…

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]]> Are you in a truck’s blind spot? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2021/07/are-you-in-a-trucks-blind-spot/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:21:37 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50559 Staying safe while on the road is a constant challenge for drivers. Driving near large trucks, however, seems to be a more significant challenge than many people expect. In fact, one out of every eight deaths in car accidents involves a large truck. While you can usually always see these chipping vehicles on the road, they may not always see you. How…

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