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
Cleveland Personal Injury
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?
Delivery Driver Injuries: Who is Responsible?
The recent Covid-19 epidemic has triggered an increased demand for food and grocery delivery. Though many restrictions on Ohio businesses have been lifted, many people remain hesitant to return to indoor dining and grocery stores. … [Read more...] about Delivery Driver Injuries: Who is Responsible?
Ohio Bicyclist Deaths are Rare–But the News Isn’t All Good
In most years, about 20 bicyclists are killed on Ohio roads, and fewer than 1,000 are killed nationwide. Those numbers are small compared with other types of traffic fatalities, including pedestrian deaths. Still, motor … [Read more...] about Ohio Bicyclist Deaths are Rare–But the News Isn’t All Good
Pedestrian Accident Risk is on the Rise in Ohio
Though final data isn’t yet available, the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) is projecting that pedestrian fatalities around the country reached a 30-year high in 2019. GHSA estimates 6,590 pedestrian traffic deaths … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accident Risk is on the Rise in Ohio
Vaping Lawsuits Spreading Across the U.S.
Just a couple of years ago, many were touting Juul pods and other vape related materials as the solution to America's smoking problem. Vaping, we were told, provided a cleaner, safer way to ingest nicotine. And, unlike patches and … [Read more...] about Vaping Lawsuits Spreading Across the U.S.
