The number of teenagers who use cell phones while driving has skyrocketed in recent years, both in Ohio and nationwide. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the rate of drivers ages 16 to 24 who visibly manipulated handheld … [Read more...] about Ohio Texting and Driving Laws: Keeping Our Kids Safe
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Ohio Rollover Accidents: What You Need to Know
Of all the ways you can be involved in a motor vehicle crash, rollover collisions are the deadliest. Even when not fatal, they can result in serious injuries. In a rollover crash just outside of Cleveland last year, a man had to … [Read more...] about Ohio Rollover Accidents: What You Need to Know
Dashboard Devices and Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know
Cellphones are a major cause of distracted driving — but now there’s another way technology is creating danger for drivers. According to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, dashboard devices are causing … [Read more...] about Dashboard Devices and Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know
Ohio Back Surgery and Opioid Laws: Seeking Treatment
When you become injured on the job in Ohio, you expect to be able to receive any type of treatment you need. Say you were working on a construction site and hurt your back after a bad fall. You’re in excruciating pain and unable … [Read more...] about Ohio Back Surgery and Opioid Laws: Seeking Treatment
What Does Uber Insurance Cover? Know Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Ridesharing has become the preferred mode of transportation for many when it’s not practical to drive. But ridesharing has become so popular so quickly that the law is just catching up with regulating the industry. Uber started … [Read more...] about What Does Uber Insurance Cover? Know Your Legal Rights in Ohio
Ohio Construction Workers and Opioid Death Rates
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Ohio and the United States. Although transportation-related incidents are responsible for the majority of workplace fatalities, construction injuries are right behind, with … [Read more...] about Ohio Construction Workers and Opioid Death Rates
Ohio Defective Toy Lawsuits: Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Children and their parents here in Cleveland are looking forward to a safe, happy holiday season. Parents and others buying gifts for children should enjoy their shopping, but be aware that toys may cause injury either because … [Read more...] about Ohio Defective Toy Lawsuits: Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Finding a Safe Nursing Home in Ohio: What to Watch for
A new comprehensive report released by U.S. News and World Report called the Nursing Home Finder has ranked the best and worst nursing homes in the United States. This annual interactive report has been published since 2009, with … [Read more...] about Finding a Safe Nursing Home in Ohio: What to Watch for
Road Rage Accidents in Ohio and How to Prevent Them
It’s happened to everyone — the angry driver one lane over rolls down his window to scream at you for allegedly cutting him off. Someone lays on their horn too long. You get tailed for blocks. Although these are unfortunate … [Read more...] about Road Rage Accidents in Ohio and How to Prevent Them
5 Factors That Affect Your Ohio Personal Injury Case
If you have been hurt in an accident in Ohio, you probably have questions about how your case is going to proceed. Because every case is different, the only way to get accurate answers to your questions is to discuss your case in … [Read more...] about 5 Factors That Affect Your Ohio Personal Injury Case
Cleveland Product Liability Lawyers
When you spend money on a product, you expect that it will work and that it will do so safely. Unfortunately, far too many people in Ohio discover that new products cause an injury or make them sick If this has happened to you, … [Read more...] about Cleveland Product Liability Lawyers
Ohio Prescription Lawsuits: What Constitutes Medical Negligence?
Opioids are a common form of pain-relieving drug for Americans. However, many people who start taking these painkillers become addicted to them. Unfortunately, Ohio leads the nation as one of the top five states for opioid … [Read more...] about Ohio Prescription Lawsuits: What Constitutes Medical Negligence?
Takata Air Bag Recall: Find out if Your Car is Affected
The latest in the Takata air bag nightmare — the largest and most complex auto safety recall in U.S. history — includes an accelerated recall to get the replacements done by a December 2019 deadline. Takata air bag inflators, … [Read more...] about Takata Air Bag Recall: Find out if Your Car is Affected
5 Dangerous Drug Cases to Watch in Ohio
Several lawsuits have been filed in Ohio in recent years against the manufacturers of drugs that have harmed its users, from opioids like oxycodone to testosterone replacements. At Plevin & Gallucci, we are fighting on behalf … [Read more...] about 5 Dangerous Drug Cases to Watch in Ohio
Does Ohio Law Compensate for Lost Income Due to Injury?
When you are injured through the fault of someone else, you are entitled under Ohio law to be compensated for your losses. That means compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of consortium, and … [Read more...] about Does Ohio Law Compensate for Lost Income Due to Injury?
