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
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Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
A recent study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) revealed that one simple choice could significantly improve traffic safety: just do what you already know is right. Dangerous Driving Behaviors The … [Read more...] about Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
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?
Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Ohio?
In theory, the Ohio workers’ compensation system eliminates--or, at least, significantly tones down--the adversarial nature of pursuing compensation after an injury. Unlike a personal injury case, a workers’ compensation claim … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Ohio?
Opioid Crisis Resurges During the Pandemic
Late last year, attorneys for Cuyahoga and Summit counties--including our own Frank Gallucci--reached settlements with multiple companies in some of the earliest opioid litigation. The settlements totaled about $280 million in … [Read more...] about Opioid Crisis Resurges During the Pandemic
Amazon Ruling Limits Options in Some Product Liability Cases
Ohio product liability law provides an extra layer of protection for injured consumers. In many other types of injury cases, such as car crashes, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant was negligent. But, in the case of a … [Read more...] about Amazon Ruling Limits Options in Some Product Liability Cases