4,000 frozen embryos, eggs ruined – 950 patients affected, Cleveland attorney reports CLEVELAND (April 4, 2018) – All 4,000 frozen eggs and embryos stored at the Reproductive and Fertility Clinic at University Hospitals of Cleveland were completely destroyed due to human error, affecting 950 patients, many of whom are now filing lawsuits against the hospital…
Read More
Personal injury Attorneys
Serving Cleveland & Ohio Statewide
Local 216-522-9000
Blog
Cleveland Hospital Faces Lawsuits Over Damage To 2,000 Frozen Eggs, Embryos
Attorneys handling case against University Hospitals of Cleveland explains case University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center’s Reproductive and Fertility Center in Cleveland faces legal action in the wake of news that a hospital storage tank overheated, resulting in damage to more than 2,000 frozen eggs and embryos stored there. More than 700 people who paid to…
Read MoreTire Safety Can Reduce the Risk of an Accident in Cleveland
Tires are an essential piece of road equipment that many drivers take for granted. It is easy to forget just how much wear and tear is put on tires as they complete thousands of revolutions across uneven road surfaces. But failure to properly maintain tires can result in accidents causing injury or even death. Such…
Read MoreStay Safe While Driving in Cleveland This Winter
Cleveland drivers know that snow, ice, sleet and other dangerous weather conditions can make Ohio roads dangerous well after the holiday season. Stay safe through the rest of winter by following our tips for driving on icy roads. Knowing how to identify road hazards can empower drivers to reduce their chances of being injured in…
Read MoreHow Cleveland Drivers Can Prevent Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is not a new problem in Cleveland, but it’s one that demands more attention. Motorists who are not vigilant can fall victim to this hazard. In some cases, the fault rests with employers (particularly transportation companies) that insist their workers put in unrealistic and unsafe hours just to ensure a delivery is made…
Read More70 MPH Roads in Ohio to be Targeted By Law Enforcement
Speeding is a contributing or causal factor in many Ohio car accidents. Excessive speed can increase both the likelihood of being involved in an accident, and the severity of injuries which are sustained. For this reason, Ohio law enforcement agencies are implementing new campaigns and strategies to reduce the number of speeders on the roads…
Read MoreCar Crashes Are a Leading Killer of Cleveland Children
Statistics have repeatedly demonstrated that car accidents are a leading cause of death to children. While certain safety measures can reduce the risk and severity of injuries, the fact remains that no safety technology can prevent all car accident injuries. After any car accident, Cleveland injury victims have the right to be compensated for their…
Read MoreOpioid Epidemic Puts Ohio Drivers at Risk
Opioid impairment is responsible for a vast number of car accidents in Ohio every year. The Dayton Daily News reports that about one-third of all impaired driving accidents in Ohio in 2016 were caused by drugged driving. It can be easy, in the wake of drunk driving activism and tougher criminal laws, to forget that alcohol is…
Read MoreNew Regulations for Self-Driving Cars Will Not Protect Cleveland Drivers
Self-driving vehicles are becoming an increasingly popular on Ohio roads. While the technology raises many exciting possibilities for the future of transportation, it also raises many important safety concerns. Just how safe are autonomous vehicles? Do they cause more accidents than they prevent? Who is legally responsible for causing an accident in a self-driving vehicle? …
Read MoreActivists Hope New Bill Can Reduce Distraction Accidents in Ohio
In an effort to curb the number of distracted driving accidents in Ohio, state legislators have passed a bill that would toughen existing laws. The bill would target not just texting and driving, as stipulated in O.R.C. 4511.204, it will allow officers to issue a citation for talking o the phone while driving. An offense would cost a…
Read More
