Earlier this month, we wrote that President Trump is supporting a bill currently before the U.S. Senate that would restrict the rights of nursing home residents and their loved ones when filing suit against a nursing home. Today, … [Read more...] about How the Trump Administration is Already Undermining Ohio Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
President Trump’s Politics and What It Means for Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
In late June 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 (or PACA), a federal tort-reform bill that would override contrary state laws. President Trump has expressed a … [Read more...] about President Trump’s Politics and What It Means for Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
Sports Injuries in Ohio: Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
Sports injuries in Ohio are common. In 2013, to address the growing incidence of traumatic brain injury among young athletes, Ohio enacted its Return to Play law, which requires coaches to pull players out of a game or practice if … [Read more...] about Sports Injuries in Ohio: Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
Ohio Motorcycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
You see the news stories every summer: A Lima man killed in a crash after overturning his motorcycle in the middle of the workday. A rider in Youngstown thrown from his bike after losing control, and another … [Read more...] about Ohio Motorcycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
Statute of Limitations and Burden Proof for Medical Malpractice Cases in Ohio
Who Has the Burden of Proof in Medical Malpractice Cases? In an Ohio medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff has the burden of proving the elements of medical malpractice by a preponderance of the evidence. This is the same … [Read more...] about Statute of Limitations and Burden Proof for Medical Malpractice Cases in Ohio
What Damages are Available in an Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
More than 3,000 claims for medical professional liability were closed in the state of Ohio in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available. These claims alleged that a doctor, hospital, or other medical professional or … [Read more...] about What Damages are Available in an Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?