Monthly Archives - April 2022

Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice

Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice

Any medical practitioner can be subject to a medical malpractice claim if it can be shown that they were negligent in their care and actions. A majority of medical malpractice claims come about due to surgical mistakes. Surgeons are on the receiving end of a large portion of litigious pursuits by patients. Given how invasive surgery is and the ramifications that can result from a surgical error, this reality may be understandable. When it comes to preparing for surgery, any [...]

What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in Ohio?

What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in Ohio?

Although challenging supervisors and contemptible coworkers are unavoidable facts of life in Ohio as well as throughout the United States, no one should ever feel physically threatened, degraded, or debased while they are at work. There are numerous state and federal laws in place designed to protect our state’s residents from hostile work environments. When a manager, supervisor, or colleague torments or harasses you to the extent that you fear for your physical safety, are no longer able to do [...]

Are Ohio Businesses Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Training

Are Ohio Businesses Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Training?

Each state in the nation has its own laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace and what requirements employers must abide by. For example, in North Carolina, all state employees must be given sexual harassment training. Every state agency must have a plan to train and educate its employees on workplace harassment. In New York as of 2019, all businesses must provide harassment training on an annual basis. New York has very detailed instructions for business owners with regard [...]

What Actions Are Considered Medical Malpractice?

What Actions Are Considered Medical Malpractice?

Medical professionals including nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and doctors are trusted by the patients they serve that they will follow established standards of care in the treatment that they administer. Patients put their health and their lives in the hands of these professionals and so it is critically important that when treating a patient, reasonable skill and consideration is given to help them preserve their health. If a medical provider makes mistakes or treats a patient below that standard of care, [...]