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Vehicle collisions in Ohio didn’t go on lockdown for the coronavirus. Although the overall crash rate is down significantly due to more people working from home and fewer vehicles on the road, it’s not all good news on Ohio’s roadways. Fatal accidents are actually up in 2020 compared to a year ago. For injured victims, […]

When you hear the term “trust fund” what comes to mind? Many people think of trust funds as a way for wealthy families to transfer assets from one generation to the next. Trusts are not just for the rich, however. Middle class families, single parents, and young couples with children can benefit from setting up […]

The following is a set of frequently asked questions we receive from clients seeking to apply for Social Security Disability benefits or to appeal a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim denial. While this FAQ is a starting point, we also invite you to contact Graham & Graham directly at 1-800-621-8585 for specific questions or a […]

Ohio vehicle owners must carry liability insurance to cover injuries and property damage they cause to other drivers in a car accident. Another way of stating this is that if you get into an accident, and the other driver is at fault, you have to rely on their insurance coverage to compensate you. But what […]

Shortened Prison Sentences Increase Due to COVID-19 In response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases among the incarcerated, Governor Mike DeWine and local judges have authorized the release of hundreds of inmates. Other inmates are turning to the courts themselves and asking to be let out early under Ohio’s judicial release law. To help […]

What happens when police officers violate the civil liberties of citizens while enforcing the law? This question is front and center following the recent death of a Minneapolis man while in police custody. Can you sue the police? The short answer is yes. A federal statute known as Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed focus to nursing home deficiencies, and nursing home residents have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus, both in Ohio and nationwide. Around one-third of all U.S. coronavirus deaths are linked to long-term care facilities. A staggering 70 percent of Ohio’s known COVID-19 deaths have occurred [...]

Ohio State Workers’ Compensation law currently covers 22 occupational diseases. The scheduled occupational diseases range from anthrax and lead poisoning to conditions related to industrial processes involving the use of radioactive substances in luminous paint. Now, two bills have been introduced that would make COVID-19 an occupational [...]

Time and experience have shown that having a Last Will and Testament (a Will) and Directives (Health Care Power of Attorney and Financial Power of Attorney) are some of the most fundamental acts of kindness you can show toward your loved ones. These Ohio estate planning documents help your family know your wishes and avoid […]