Columbus, Ohio Attorney Blog - Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A.

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can occur from even the most mild-looking hits to the head, which is why any head impact is dangerous. The entire nation was shocked to see Natasha Richardson die after her seemingly mild skiing accident, and to make sure your loved one doesn’t suffer the same fate, you should take quick action.

In one example, an Ohio couple was surprised to hear Richardson's death, and the man decided to take his daughter to the hospital because she had been hit in the temple by a baseball a day or two before. It turns out that if it weren't for the actions taken by the father, the daughter would have died from an undiagnosed brain injury also.

If your loved one has been hit in the head, make sure they are treated as soon as possible. If they swear they are all right and insist on not going to the hospital, look for behavior changes and make sure they go to the doctor if they become drowsy, speak differently, or seem confused.

Finally, if you are around a high-risk group, make sure you are aware of potential hazards or injuries. Very young, old, or intoxicated people are prone to injuries like TBI. A traumatic brain injury can turn a family upside down, and to make sure your family is safe, make sure you keep a watchful eye on anyone that gets hit in the head.

Please contact one of the experienced personal injury attorneys at Robert W. Kerpsack CO., L.P.A. to schedule an initial consultation if you live in the Columbus, Ohio area and you or your loved one has experienced a brain injury.

A woman riding her bicycle was struck by a car and suffered serious injuries. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated. Bicycle accidents like this are very serious and the woman should schedule an initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as she can.

The man who hit her was driving a Honda CRV; he was cited for not maintaining a clear distance ahead of his vehicle. The bicycle accident occurred when the man came over a small hill and hit the woman from behind.

A bicycle accident can be a horrific event, much like pedestrian accidents or motorcycle accidents. In a bicycle accident, even if the bicyclist is wearing a helmet, they can still be seriously injured or even die from the collision.

Some of the ways bicyclists can avoid any type of accident with other vehicles is by:

• Wearing Bright or Reflective Clothing
• Avoiding Riding Their Bike at High Traffic Times
• Ride with Traffic
• Ride with Tail Lights and Head Light

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident and have suffered any form of injury, a bicycle accident attorney will help you recover compensation from the person who is responsible. You may be able to recover compensation for property damage, medical pills, and pain and suffering.

If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area and have been in a bicycle accident, please contact one of the experienced personal injury lawyers at Robert W. Kerpsack CO., L.P.A.

On June 16, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stop using three varieties of the popular cold remedy Zicam, including the Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (Kids Size), because they have been associated with loss of sense of smell. Over the past 10 years since the product was introduced in 1999, the FDA has received more than 130 reports of long-lasting or permanent loss of smell associated with Zicam products.

The FDA warns that these products were never formally approved for use. It furthermore points out that there is no evidence that these products reduce the duration or severity of cold symptoms. The situation is similar, but not identical, to that of the Hydroxycut products that were recalled for liver damage risk last month. The FDA has said that if Zicam-maker Matrixx Initiatives wants to continue to market the product, it will have to submit safety and effectiveness data.

The loss of smell may be associated with nasal nerve damage resulting from exposure to zinc. Zinc is a heavy metal that is toxic to nerve tissue, and is implicated in nerve damage associated with denture cream use.

The FDA urges all people to dispose of unused portions of these Zicam products. If you have experienced a loss of sense of smell, the FDA recommends you should talk to your healthcare provider.

If you have been hurt by this or by other dangerous drugs, you may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, diminished quality of life and other damages. Contact the Columbus, Ohio personal injury lawyers at Robert W. Kerpsack CO, L.P.A. for a free case review.

At the moment, police are still unsure what caused an Ohio SUV to jump a curb, hit a pole, and end up in a resident's swimming pool. The SUV accident only involved the one vehicle, and the only other damage to the property was a ruined pool cover.

The accident occurred around 2 a.m. and there were two people riding in the SUV at the time of the accident. Although the vehicle damaged the pool cover, police say that if it weren't for the pool cover, the vehicle may have ended up at the bottom of the pool.

In order to extricate the SUV from the swimming pool, the authorities had to bring in a crane to lift the car out of the water. The single-car accident is still being investigated to determine if drunk driving caused the driver to leave the road.

In an accident like this, it is an excellent idea to retain the expertise of an auto accident attorney. An auto accident lawyer will review the facts of the case and work with both home insurance as well as car insurance companies so that you can recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

If you or someone you know has been involved in any type of car accident, an auto accident attorney is critical to the outcome of the case. Please schedule an initial consultation with Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A., Columbus, Ohio car accident attorney today to learn more.

An 84-year-old man's son is filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Northern Ohio after his father passed away at MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital in November 2007. The lawsuit claims that the man's father passed away as a direct result of doctor's failure to diagnose or treat prostate cancer.

According to the lawsuit, the deceased man was a patient at the hospital from 2006 through September 2007. Unfortunately, the lawsuit is apparently missing a key element to make it a valid medical malpractice claim.

Defending medical malpractice attorneys say that the son is missing an affidavit of merit by a physician. This type of affidavit essentially confirms in writing that a physician believes that the medical malpractice by the other doctors caused the injuries or wrongful death suffered by the victim, and is a typical component of tort reform in states like Ohio seeking to curb "frivolous lawsuits."

The County Health Department listed severe pneumonia, congestive heart failure, acute respiratory failure, as well as medistatic stage four prostate cancer as the causes of the man's death.

If you or one of your loved ones has suffered a wrongful death or has been injured as a result of medical malpractice, you may be able to recover compensation. To learn more, please schedule an initial consultation with Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A., Columbus, Ohio medical malpractice attorneys.