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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, and once again, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see an increase in their payments next year to keep up with rising food, housing, healthcare, and other costs. While the Social Security 2027 COLA is automatic …

When someone is hurt at a hospital or other healthcare facility, it might initially appear to be a medical malpractice claim. But not every injury involving a hospital, doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider meets that standard. Sometimes, the case may only involve ordinary negligence. And that difference is more than a legal technicality. Different types …

Settlements are the norm in personal injury cases. Most cases end up settling before trial, with the two sides agreeing to terms that avoid what could otherwise be a longer, more drawn-out courtroom proceeding. Most settlements are also paid as a single lump sum. Some settlements, however, are paid as a future lump sum or …

Not only are car insurance rates on the rise, but according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, some types of car insurance claims are also going unpaid more often these days. The Journal’s analysis found that nearly half of claims closed in 2025 resulted in no payment, up from about 35% a decade earlier. …

We’ve all had a moment while driving when, stopped at a red light or waiting to turn at an intersection, we spot another vehicle and think something along the lines of, “Man, what a jalopy.” Maybe there are noticeable patches of Bondo holding a side panel together, large clouds of exhaust coming from the tailpipe, …

As kids, we couldn’t help but be impressed by construction vehicles like dump trucks. The sheer size and sound of them coming down the road, turning into a construction site, and releasing their loads sent our imaginations soaring. Our own toy trucks felt puny by comparison to their towering beds and massive tires. We might …

There’s never a convenient time to get into a car accident. But getting hurt in an out-of-state car accident can turn a road trip, family visit, or work trip into a nightmare in a hurry. While your license and registration may say “Ohio” on them, the laws of the state where the accident occurred control …

Dog bites tend to increase during the summer months as people spend more time outdoors and rising temperatures can make some dogs more reactive. But if you are bitten by a dog this summer—or at any time moving forward—a recent Ohio Supreme Court (OSC) ruling may make it harder to hold a landlord responsible. The …