Recent news coverage has turned a spotlight on just how vulnerable our elderly loved ones can be in residential care facilities like nursing homes. We've recently noted reports of: Seven employees of a Columbus, Ohio nursing … [Read more...] about How Common is Nursing Home Abuse in Ohio?
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Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
When you been seriously injured in Ohio, recovering fair compensation may be critical to your recovery. You'll be relying on your Ohio personal injury attorney to guide you through what may be one of the most difficult times of … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
Know the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
If you have been hit by a drunk driver or involved in an accident with a texting teen, you probably know that you may have a negligence claim against the other driver. But did you know that it can be just as dangerous for a driver … [Read more...] about Know the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
My Social Security Disability Benefits Were Denied: What Now?
Social Security Disability benefits are intended to ensure a source of income for U.S. workers who become unable to work due to a long-term or terminal illness. Unfortunately, taking advantage of that safety net isn’t as … [Read more...] about My Social Security Disability Benefits Were Denied: What Now?
Social Media During a Personal Injury Case: Avoid These Mistakes
Insurance companies typically fight hard to minimize the damages paid to a personal injury victim or to avoid payment altogether. Insurers and their attorneys employ many different strategies for avoiding liability. In high-dollar … [Read more...] about Social Media During a Personal Injury Case: Avoid These Mistakes
8 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Ohio
In 2022, 1,275 people lost their lives in 1,180 fatal collisions on Ohio roads. These tragedies often result in wrongful death lawsuits. But, fatal collisions make up a relatively small percentage of traffic crashes in Ohio. In … [Read more...] about 8 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Ohio
Ohio Pedestrian Accidents: What You Need to Know
According to the most recent Ohio Traffic Crash Facts Book, 145 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents on Ohio’s roads during 2017. Although pedestrian accidents were only one-half of 1% of all traffic accidents in the … [Read more...] about Ohio Pedestrian Accidents: What You Need to Know
Ohio TTD Benefits: Voluntary Abandonment Rule Expanded
Over the past few years, the amount of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits received by Ohio’s workers has been declining. In 2015, workers received a total of $221 million in TTD compensation, which fell to $219 million in … [Read more...] about Ohio TTD Benefits: Voluntary Abandonment Rule Expanded
Ohio Product Recalls: What Are My Legal Rights?
During 2017 (the most recent year for which we have a fiscal year review), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported nearly 3,000 product recalls affecting more than 9,000 different products. These products included a … [Read more...] about Ohio Product Recalls: What Are My Legal Rights?
Ohio Sepsis Lawsuits: Can you Sue?
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, according to the nonprofit Sepsis Alliance. Sepsis is a condition in which the body overreacts to an infection, causing further, sometimes fatal, complications. In the United States, there are … [Read more...] about Ohio Sepsis Lawsuits: Can you Sue?
PFOA Lawsuits: What’s So Dangerous About PFOA?
In March, we discussed a new Teflon lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general against DuPont Co. and its spin-off, Chemours Co. The lawsuit alleged that DuPont had been dumping dangerous chemicals into the Ohio River, knowingly … [Read more...] about PFOA Lawsuits: What’s So Dangerous About PFOA?
Roundup® Lawsuits in Ohio: What You Need to Know
In early August 2018, a jury in California awarded $289 million to a man named Lee Johnson, a former school groundskeeper who developed cancer after repeated exposure to the popular herbicide Roundup®. Johnson’s was one of about … [Read more...] about Roundup® Lawsuits in Ohio: What You Need to Know
Ohio Medical Malpractice vs. Doctor Discipline: What’s the Difference?
When we visit medical professionals for help with a health issue, we expect they will provide the highest quality of care. That expectation comes from our knowledge that these professionals are highly educated and closely … [Read more...] about Ohio Medical Malpractice vs. Doctor Discipline: What’s the Difference?
Ohio Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Soon Do You Need to File a Claim
When you suffer a personal injury that is someone else’s fault, you can file a claim for compensation in an Ohio court. However, this right is not without its limitations. Ohio law imposes a statute of limitations in personal … [Read more...] about Ohio Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: How Soon Do You Need to File a Claim
Self-Driving Car Accidents in Ohio: What to Know
Self-driving cars have caught the attention of the nation and Ohio is ready for them. Ohio has created a statewide center called DriveOhio to advance efforts to become a national leader in automated vehicle research and smart road … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Car Accidents in Ohio: What to Know
