In 2018, e-scooter rental company Bird removed its scooters from Cleveland amid safety concerns and a ban on the Cleveland State University campus. But, despite safety risks, scooters are back in Cleveland and … [Read more...] about e-Scooter Injuries: Risks and Legal Complications to Consider in Ohio
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Can a Failed Drug Test Disqualify an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation laws were created specifically to make sure that an injured employee has access to medical care, temporary or permanent disability benefits, and other necessary compensation regardless of fault. The system … [Read more...] about Can a Failed Drug Test Disqualify an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Navigating an Ohio Medical Malpractice Claim
The legal system is often complicated and difficult to maneuver, especially for those without extensive experience. Even a relatively simple personal injury case involves critical deadlines, technical procedural and filing … [Read more...] about Navigating an Ohio Medical Malpractice Claim
Help for Injured Ohio Independent Contractors
The Ohio workers’ compensation system protects employees who are injured on the job or who contract occupational illnesses. Workers’ compensation provides medical care and substitute income for injured workers, even if the … [Read more...] about Help for Injured Ohio Independent Contractors
How Common is Nursing Home Abuse in Ohio?
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?
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?
