On Halloween, there’s a lot more foot traffic than on the typical evening–especially an evening in late autumn. Many of those pedestrians are young children and adolescents, which complicates the driving situation further … [Read more...] about Halloween and Pedestrian Fatalities: What You Need to Know
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Hammocks are More Dangerous Than You Think: Here’s Why
When installing a hammock, people are usually looking forward to relaxing with a book. They don’t think of the possibility for accidents, let alone serious injury or death. Yet, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety … [Read more...] about Hammocks are More Dangerous Than You Think: Here’s Why
How Turnout Gear May Be Hurting Ohio Firefighters
In the past few years, we’ve all gotten an education in personal protective equipment (PPE) and how important it can be in keeping people in certain professions healthy–and even alive. There may be no profession more reliant on … [Read more...] about How Turnout Gear May Be Hurting Ohio Firefighters
New Ohio Law Puts Firework Safety in the Spotlight
If you noticed a bit more flash and bang in your neighborhood this 4th of July, there’s a good reason for it: On July 1, a new law took effect allowing Ohio residents to shoot off consumer-grade fireworks on selected holidays. … [Read more...] about New Ohio Law Puts Firework Safety in the Spotlight
Protective Equipment Puts Ohio Firefighters at Risk
Firefighters willingly put their lives on the line to protect their communities from fire, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations. But most never expect that one of the greatest risks they face would come from the … [Read more...] about Protective Equipment Puts Ohio Firefighters at Risk
2022 Car Accident Statistics: Fatalities Leveling Off
Full 2022 crash data isn't yet available, but it appears that traffic fatalities are headed (ever so slightly) in the right direction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities … [Read more...] about 2022 Car Accident Statistics: Fatalities Leveling Off
Ohio Water Park Injuries: Liability, Legal Rights, and More
It’s not unusual to be a little nervous when you’re standing at the top of a long water slide or getting ready to jump off a platform holding tight to a rope. But few of us expect serious injuries from these water park … [Read more...] about Ohio Water Park Injuries: Liability, Legal Rights, and More
Ohio Forklift Injuries: Understanding Your Legal Rights
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 7,000 U.S. workers are injured in forklift-related incidents each year. An average of 87 are killed annually. In 2020, there were 7,290 non-fatal forklift accidents … [Read more...] about Ohio Forklift Injuries: Understanding Your Legal Rights
Pharmacies Face Key Trial Test As Opioid MDL Intrigue Swirls – Law360
The bellwether trial to determine abatement remedies - essentially how much the defendants have to pay for remedies to address the epidemic - is underway in Cleveland. Our firm's Frank Gallucci has been on the team representing … [Read more...] about Pharmacies Face Key Trial Test As Opioid MDL Intrigue Swirls – Law360
Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice in Ohio after a Virtual Visit?
If you’re like many people in Ohio and around the country, you may have had your first virtual medical visit during the pandemic. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the use of virtual video or … [Read more...] about Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice in Ohio after a Virtual Visit?
Ohio Concert Injuries: Who’s Responsible?
Ohio has the dubious honor of being the site of one of the best-known concert disasters in U.S. history. In 1979, 11 teens and young adults were killed and at least 26 others injured when a crowd waiting outside the Riverfront … [Read more...] about Ohio Concert Injuries: Who’s Responsible?
Third-Party Liability for Ohio Work Injuries
You probably know that workers’ compensation is the usual source of compensation when you’ve been injured on the job. And you may have heard that workers’ compensation in Ohio is an exclusive remedy, meaning that you typically … [Read more...] about Third-Party Liability for Ohio Work Injuries
Can I Sue My Ohio Employer for a Work Injury?
You may have heard that Ohio workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy, and an employee who is injured on the job can never file a direct lawsuit against the employer. While that is the general rule, Ohio law creates one … [Read more...] about Can I Sue My Ohio Employer for a Work Injury?
Safety Violations and Ohio Workers’ Compensation
In Ohio, workers’ compensation benefits are typically awarded on a “no fault” basis. That means an injured worker doesn’t have to prove that the employer did anything wrong to receive benefits. With very limited exceptions, the … [Read more...] about Safety Violations and Ohio Workers’ Compensation
Frank Gallucci Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business Notables in Law
Crain's Cleveland Business has compiled its annual list of Notables in Law; among this list is our firm's very own Frank Gallucci. See below for Frank's entry, or check it out at Crain's Cleveland Business here. With some … [Read more...] about Frank Gallucci Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business Notables in Law
