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• Tanker Truck Crash Closes Highway

  Christina Cole | January 17, 2007 2:27 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  A tanker truck crashed while transporting 6,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals at approximately 5am on Monday on Ohio 18 just west of Hartland Center Road.The east-west highway was closed down until 3pm, said a spokeswoman for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Other than fuel, none of the hazardous chemicals were released into the atmosphere, said Fire Chief Bob Johannsen.Two commercial trucks were...

• Pharmacy Gives Patient Wrong Medication

  Chrissie Cole | January 10, 2008 9:21 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  NYU Medical Center is being sued by a liver transplant patient for $2 million in damages. The suit alleges the hospital's pharmacy is responsible for a prescription error. In court documents, the patient, 56, states he was given the wrong medication which caused his hepatitis condition to worsen. The pharmacy gave him HIV medication, when his intended prescription was for hepatitis C...

• Worker Injured on Construction Site

  Christina Cole | May 08, 2007 1:18 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  A Columbus man is in serious condition at Ohio State University Medical Center after a suffering a shot to the neck by a nail gun yesterday, in a construction accident at Port Clinton Middle School where he was doing construction work.The man, 25, was shot with the air nail gun while working on decking at the middle school. The 3-inch nail entered his neck on the right side and was stuck, police...

• Mother Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Foster Agency

  Christina Cole | February 28, 2007 1:29 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  A woman has settled a multimillion dollar wrongful death lawsuit against the foster care agency that placed her son with a couple that is now convicted of murder for their roles in the 3-year-old's death.The woman waived her rights to any payments in a $206,000 settlement that will be split between the boy's brother and sister, according to an agreement that was approved by a Butler County Judge...

• Suicide Prevention

  Stephanie Day | June 23, 2009 4:59 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  The rule of thumb is that every threat and sign of suicide should be taken seriously. It's better to err on the side caution. Some warning signs that a person may be in danger of suicide include:...

• Who Pays the Verdict in a Personal Injury Case?

  Alison De Villiers | April 13, 2009 4:36 PM | 1 CommentCincinnati, OH

  I recently ended an jury trial and at the conclusion, one of the jurors raised her hand and asked the judge whether or not the verdict would be paid by an insurance company. In that case, yes,...

• Tragic Cincinnati Death Attributed to Failed Safety Equipment

  Alison De Villiers | December 19, 2008 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  A 23-year-old Cincinnati woman fell to her death this week and police are attributing the fall to failed harnesses. Keri Shryock was performing in a Christmas play when she fell about 20 feet onto...

• Cincinnati Dog Bite Laws

  Alison De Villiers | June 27, 2008 11:11 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  Under Ohio law, the owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable to those injured by the dog, unless the victim was trespassing, committing a criminal offense, or teasing the dog. The current...

• Shoulder Pain Pumps May Cause Permanent Damage

  Alison De Villiers | May 19, 2008 10:48 AM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  A recent study shows that over 63% of of patients who use shoulder pain pumps following arthroscopic surgery develop Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). PAGCL is a very painful...

• DON'T GO CHEAP! BUY UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE

  Brett Goodson | February 06, 2008 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsCincinnati, OH

  In an effort to save a few dollars, many Ohio residents are rejecting uninsured motorist coverage from their auto insurance. This bad decision can cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, while relatively inexpensive, can be a real lifesaver in a time of need. Simply stated, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, bought as part of your auto...