While Congress has regulated the use of asbestos, this material still gets used in many industries. However, it has been linked to mesothelioma, a disease that gets diagnosed about 3,000 times yearly. Workers in Cleveland, Ohio, can file a claim if they think their...
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Who can file a wrongful death suit in Ohio?
Ohio state law places clear limits on who can file a wrongful death suit and when. It also explicitly defines what constitutes "wrongful death" from a legal standpoint. Here are definitions and limitations that surviving family members of the deceased should be aware...
Will supply chain issues make it difficult to navigate the CPAP recall?
This past June top med tech company Philips announced a recall of certain CPAP, BiPAP and ventilators. The problem? The machines could degrade, and the patient could inhale small particles or dangerous chemicals. Unfortunately, to make matters even worse, not only are...
When bedrails do more harm than good
Bed rails can be more dangerous and unsteady than many people think. There are several people who die from bed rail accidents every year. Sometimes, these products are recalled while other times they are not. Anyone working or living in a healthcare facility in Ohio...
Vaccines, cancer treatment and mesothelioma: What should I know?
What does the COVID-19 vaccine have in common with cancer research? More than many of us may realize. Many vaccines like the COVID-19 vaccine make use of mRNA, a type of genetic material. This material essentially has a recipe, and, when put into our body, can...
Class action lawsuits proceed against Zantac makers
Many people in Ohio have taken a drug commonly called Zantac for issues with heartburn. Zantac, which is the generic drug ranitidine, has been the subject of several class action lawsuits in recent years. The lawsuits have come after ranitidine products were recalled...
To CPAP or not to CPAP? Tips for navigating the recall.
Those who suffer from sleep apnea deal with a potentially serious sleeping disorder that involves repeated starts and stops in one’s breathing throughout the sleep cycle. Symptoms can include loud snoring and gasping for air while sleeping, insomnia and irritability....
How can firefighters’ risk of asbestos exposure be reduced?
In Cleveland, Ohio, firefighters risk their lives to rescue others from devastating fires. They face the potential of serious burns while on the job, and they may even face exposure to asbestos. Firefighters' risks of asbestos should be reduced while they work. What...
Farmers fight back, hold maker of herbicide accountable for illness
Farmers in our nation have a reputation. Our nation views those who take on this profession as tough, hardy individuals that will push through anything mother nature can throw at them to take care of their crops or livestock. But what if mother nature is not the one...
Indigestion relief turns sour
An over-the-counter medicine used to combat the effects of a poor diet has been determined to potentially make people sick. As a histamine-2 blocker, ranitidine is formulated to ease heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. Its prescription counterpart treats...