With the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill signed, many Ohio leaders are looking at how that bill may help Cleveland, Columbus, and other areas of the state. One key element includes $550 billion in funding for new and … [Read more...] about Will the Infrastructure Bill Make Ohio Roads Safer?
Frank Gallucci Featured in Interview for Landmark Jury Trial
Courtesy of Jeff Overley and Cara Salvatore of Law360, Frank Gallucci, principal of Plevin & Gallucci, is joined by his fellow opioid attorneys to discuss the recently-concluded landmark jury trial with regards to opioid … [Read more...] about Frank Gallucci Featured in Interview for Landmark Jury Trial
Ohio Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Damage Caps
When you’ve been injured because someone else was negligent, you may be entitled to several different types of damages. In Ohio, the damages available fall into three general categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive … [Read more...] about Ohio Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Damage Caps
Ohio Drivers: Beware of Moving Vans and Box Trucks
It’s no surprise that large truck accidents can be more dangerous than other types of car accidents. Commercial trucks like semis and tanker trucks are large, heavy, and tough to handle. They’re more vulnerable to tipping than … [Read more...] about Ohio Drivers: Beware of Moving Vans and Box Trucks
Single Motorcycle Crashes: Who’s to Blame?
Motorcyclists are at greater risk of serious injury and death than occupants of passenger vehicles such as cars and light trucks. That probably comes as no surprise, given how exposed a biker is compared with someone riding in a … [Read more...] about Single Motorcycle Crashes: Who’s to Blame?
Medical Malpractice and the Standard of Care
Medical malpractice claims are a bit more complicated than many other types of negligence claims, due to complex medical malpractice statutes of limitations and the need for an expert affidavit to commence the action. Another … [Read more...] about Medical Malpractice and the Standard of Care
Are Liability Waivers Valid in Ohio?
Liability waivers got a lot of attention last summer and fall, as businesses and other organizations started rolling out “Covid waivers.” Even the President of the United States asked attendees at his campaign rallies to sign a … [Read more...] about Are Liability Waivers Valid in Ohio?
The Dangers of a Tanker Truck Accident
Large trucks present special dangers on the road. They’re harder to maneuver, take longer to stop, and have larger blind spots than passenger vehicles. And because they are so much larger and heavier than cars and SUVs, they’re … [Read more...] about The Dangers of a Tanker Truck Accident
Ohio Work Zone Accidents: Statistics & Liability
You’ve undoubtedly seen public service announcements, signage, and other warnings about slowing down and being alert when driving in work zones to avoid injuring or killing road workers. Still, between 2016 and early May of 2021, … [Read more...] about Ohio Work Zone Accidents: Statistics & Liability
Ohio 4th Deadliest State for Child Pool and Spa Drownings
The USA Swimming Foundation says Ohio ranked # 4 for kids under the age of 16 drowning in pools and spas in 2019. Each of the top three states--Texas, California, and Florida--is a year-round warm weather state. There were 14 … [Read more...] about Ohio 4th Deadliest State for Child Pool and Spa Drownings
Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
A recent study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) revealed that one simple choice could significantly improve traffic safety: just do what you already know is right. Dangerous Driving Behaviors The … [Read more...] about Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
What is a Catastrophic Injury Under Ohio Law?
Generally, the term “catastrophic” means “involving sudden great damage.” That’s a pretty good description of a catastrophic injury, but Ohio law is more specific. The type of injury generally described as “catastrophic” in an … [Read more...] about What is a Catastrophic Injury Under Ohio Law?
Opioid Crisis Resurges During the Pandemic
Late last year, attorneys for Cuyahoga and Summit counties--including our own Frank Gallucci--reached settlements with multiple companies in some of the earliest opioid litigation. The settlements totaled about $280 million in … [Read more...] about Opioid Crisis Resurges During the Pandemic
Amazon Ruling Limits Options in Some Product Liability Cases
Ohio product liability law provides an extra layer of protection for injured consumers. In many other types of injury cases, such as car crashes, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant was negligent. But, in the case of a … [Read more...] about Amazon Ruling Limits Options in Some Product Liability Cases
Covid-19’s Terrible Toll on Nurses
Treating infectious diseases always involves some degree of risk for healthcare workers. But the challenges doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and staff have faced during the Covid-19 pandemic reach far beyond those … [Read more...] about Covid-19’s Terrible Toll on Nurses
