The topic of mass shootings is an uncomfortable one. Yet, unfortunately, with mass shootings on the rise, we offer the following educational information about mass shooting liability as a public service to our readers. Nothing in this blog post should be considered legal advice. Reading this information does not create an attorney-client [...]
When you think of concussions, you might think of football, boxing, hockey, and other contact sports. But motor vehicle crashes, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents, as well as bicycle accidents, are a leading cause of concussions. Motor vehicle accident concussions don’t garner the same headlines as sports [...]
Every thirty-six seconds, somebody in the United States is bitten by a dog. More than half of dog bite victims are children. Dog bites are a greater health risk to children than common diseases, such as mumps and measles, and occur more frequently than injuries from bicycles, playgrounds, skateboards, and ATVs. One out of four […]
They say you can’t put a price on peace of mind. But you can put a price on physical and mental pain and suffering if you are injured in an accident. However, Ohio pain and suffering damages, also known as “non-economic” damages, can be more difficult to prove than economic damages such as medical bills […]
When a worker is injured on the job in Ohio and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they undergo a medical evaluation to determine the extent of their injuries. If the doctor determines that the employee’s physical restrictions prevent them from returning to their job, but the employer can offer a light-duty job that meets the […]
Nothing can complicate driving more than winter weather. Snow and ice reduce traction and increase stopping distances, and during an active storm, visibility is significantly impaired. Wintry conditions have a measurable effect on accident rates. Common sense tips, such as slowing down and increasing following distance, go a long way towards [...]
On January 4, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a “stand your ground” bill into law, expanding the legal protections for Ohioans who use force to defend themselves or their families. Under Ohio law, as it exists until April 4, 2021, people are justified in using deadly force in self-defense only under the following situations: […]
Car insurance is something you probably don’t think about very much until you need to use it. But in the event that you do need to file a claim, it is critical to understand how car insurance in Ohio works. When dealing with an insurance company after a car accident, you should always remember that […]
Very few car accident lawsuits are “open and shut” cases. Most involve complex questions of law and competing narratives about what happened—and who’s to blame. In Ohio, even when the law may not appear to be on your side, you shouldn’t assume anything. And you definitely shouldn’t conclude you don’t have a case without talking […]
On Thursday November 19, a new COVID-19 health order took effect requiring Ohioans to stay at home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order lasts until December 10, with exemptions for Constitutionally-protected activities and activities deemed “essential.” Local law enforcement officials have expressed mixed reactions about enforcing the curfew. [...]
