Types of Injuries

A dog bite is a traumatic event that can cause serious physical and psychological injuries. Physical injuries can include puncture wounds, scars, infection, and, in the most serious cases wrongful death. People who have suffered a dog bite injury may also experience psychological trauma and a lifelong fear of dogs. Medical treatment for a dog bite injury can be expensive.…

In August 2021, a woman was waiting in line for the Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster when she was struck in the head by a piece of metal that detached from the ride. A forty-four-year-old woman in Michigan suffered a brain injury after being struck in the head by an “L-shaped” bracket that detached from the 420-foot ride,…

People are exposed to toxic chemicals every day. Hazardous chemicals make their way into the food we eat, are present in pesticides we use on our lawns and gardens and can be found in common household cleaning products. In addition, many people face toxic chemical exposure at work. Fortunately, most instances of toxic chemical exposure do not result in adverse…

A traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, can significantly affect how the brain functions. TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and impacts between 1.5 and 2 million Americans every year. Of those, more than 700,000 will experience long-term disability as a result. If you or someone you love suffered a traumatic brain…

The human brain requires a constant flow of oxygen. When the flow of oxygen to the brain is disrupted, the brain can no longer perform essential biochemical processes. The result can include cognitive impairment as well as life-altering psychological and physical injuries. Depending on the extent of oxygen deprivation and the parts of the brain affected, the results can be…

Employees who work with heavy machinery and other dangerous equipment are at risk for severe injuries, especially if their employer removed equipment safety features such as a safety guard. A worker whose body gets caught in a machine or crushed under a piece of heavy equipment, or who falls from a ladder or scaffolding is likely to suffer loss of…

Electricity is all around us, powering outlets and devices that we use every day. Most of the time, these tools and appliances work without a hitch. It’s easy to forget that the electricity powering these devices is more than enough to be fatal, or could cause electrocution injuries, if it passes through the body in the right way and under…

Problems continue in Cuyahoga County’s jail system. According to a U.S. Marshal Service report, eight people died while in custody at the Cuyahoga County Jail in 2018. 2019 did not start much better. In January an inmate committed suicide in an area where a guard was monitoring two times the usual number of inmates. The U.S. Marshall’s Service report called…

Robenalt Law Has the Experience and Expertise to Seek Justice for People Suffering from Burn Injuries Burn injuries are some of the worst wounds a person can suffer. In addition to physical injuries, burn victims often suffer long-term physical and psychological injuries that can result in overwhelming medical bills and lost wages. When someone else caused the burn – whether…

The Robenalt Law Firm extends its condolences to the family of the 18 year old who died and those who were injured on the Ohio State Fair Fire Ball ride last night. As fair and festival accident attorneys who’ve handled many cases against fair and festival operators, we know this is a trying and confusing time for you. Unfortunately, in…