Joe is lifting a heavy box at work when he hears a pop in his back. He stands up and feels pain shooting down his leg. X-rays show that the pain is related to a herniated disc—the same injury that he suffered previously while weightlifting, before he started his current job. For years, the condition […]
Having an Ohio criminal record—even for a non-conviction—can make it difficult to put the past behind you. When applying for jobs, housing, loans, or licenses, a clean record might make the difference between achieving success and continuing to be held back by a prior mistake. Sealing a criminal record makes your arrests and convictions [...]
The more we learn about head injuries, the more we understand that there’s no such thing as a minor head injury. Because the brain is the most complex organ in the human body, even minor trauma to the brain can have far-reaching—and long-lasting—complications. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with athletes and soldiers, but [...]
The gas fracking boom in Ohio has brought a fair amount of controversy, mostly due to environmental concerns. But fracking is also associated with a lesser-known danger: an increase in crashes involving large trucks. Tractor trailers’ massive size makes every truck accident potentially catastrophic. Truck accident victims need experienced [...]
Medical error is a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Each year, tens of thousands of Americans suffer harm at the hands of medical professionals who do not provide care that meets generally accepted practices and procedures. When a physician, nurse, or hospital injures a patient during the course of treatment, […]
Ohio public employees are eligible to participate in three types of pension programs: the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), the School Employees Retirement System (SERS), and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS or OPERS). Although best known for their retirement benefits, these plans also offer survivor and disability benefits. [...]
For teenagers, summer months mean freedom from schoolyear responsibilities. But summer is also the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers. During the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the risk of fatal teen crashes increases nearly 20 percent. While cars and roadways have generally gotten safer over the years, [...]
Being convicted—or simply accused—of a state felony in Ohio will impact your quality of life moving forward. To what extent depends, in large part, on the degree of the felony. Ohio divides felonies into five classes, from first-degree (the most serious) to fifth-degree (the least serious). Prison sentences and fines vary by the seriousness of [...]
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio is fairly straightforward. Filing a lawsuit for an Ohio workplace injury isn’t. To file a workers’ compensation claim, your injury is recorded by the employer and you (the injured worker), as well as your employer, an authorized representative, a Managed Care Organization, or your doctor can file a [...]
With the United States economy performing better than it has in years, 2019 is a great time to start a business in Ohio. But even during the best of times, starting a business is complicated. In addition to the numerous financial challenges of entrepreneurship, there are a multitude of legal issues to consider when forming […]
