Archive for April 2024
The Risk of Paralysis in Car Accidents
Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move parts or most of the body. It can be temporary or permanent, and result from illness, poison, or injury. There are generally four types of paralysis: Monoplegia: Paralysis of a single area of the body, e.g. one limb Hemiplegia: Paralysis of an arm and leg on…
Read MoreWant to Save Lives? Install Pedestrian Bollards
In the past several years, a disturbing trend has emerged: cars unintentionally (or intentionally) slamming into commercial storefronts. The Eastland Family Dollar storefront in Columbus was destroyed when a car drove through its front windows and fled the scene. In February 2023, a Chicago man was awarded $91 million from 7-Eleven after he lost both…
Read MoreWhat Is Accident-Related Shock?
Accident-related shock is a state of physiological and psychological distress that can occur following a traumatic accident or injury. It is a type of acute stress reaction that the body experiences in response to a sudden and overwhelming event like an automobile accident. Accident-related shock can manifest in various ways and may involve both physical…
Read MoreWho’s to Blame in a Columbus, OH Merging Accident?
Merging onto highways and freeways around Columbus can be challenging. Unfortunately, many drivers are careless while merging and their negligence leads to serious accidents. What are the rules for changing lanes and merging onto a roadway in Columbus? In Ohio, the rules for changing lanes and merging are governed by traffic laws and the orderly…
Read MoreSoroka & Associates Sponsors the 8th Annual Brain Injury Awareness 5K
On March 24, Soroka & Associates was pleased to sponsor the Brain Injury Awareness 5K & Walk, with all proceeds directly benefiting brain injury survivors. This year’s walk was a great success! The event is hosted each year by the undergraduate student organization Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN). BRAIN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit student…
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