Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits Rise with COVID-19 Pandemic

May 8, 2020 - Civil Litigation

Business interruption insurance is intended to replace lost income and other costs when the insured’s business can’t operate. Yet, in the midst of the new coronavirus pandemic, thousands of small business owners, who were forced to close their operations by government order or who have a substantial loss in business income, are being told by … Continue reading “Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits Rise with COVID-19 Pandemic”

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Allowing Some COVID-19 Claims

Apr 22, 2020 - Workers Compensation

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 disease under state workers’ comp law, under certain … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation Allowing Some COVID-19 Claims”

Estate Planning is Fundamental to Your Peace-of-Mind

Apr 13, 2020 - Estate Law

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 … Continue reading “Estate Planning is Fundamental to Your Peace-of-Mind”

Ohioans Risk Penalties For Ignoring Coronavirus “Stay-at-Home” Order

Mar 27, 2020 - Ohio News

Ohio’s Stay-At-Home Order Now In Effect In response to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued a “stay-at-home” order for Ohioans that went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 23 and will last until at least April 6. Under the order, people can only … Continue reading “Ohioans Risk Penalties For Ignoring Coronavirus “Stay-at-Home” Order”

Ohio Extends Unemployment Benefits for Jobs Affected by Coronavirus

Mar 18, 2020 - Ohio News

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued an executive order that extends unemployment benefits to Ohioans unable to work due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In addition, the one week waiting period before receiving benefits is waived, and payments will be expedited. The moves come as Ohio, the nation, and the world grapple with an outbreak of the … Continue reading “Ohio Extends Unemployment Benefits for Jobs Affected by Coronavirus”

Why You Have to Act Fast Following an Ohio Workplace Injury

Feb 26, 2020 - Workers Compensation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1596551620864{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A recent change to Ohio workplace injury law gives Ohio workers injured on the job just one year from the date the injury occurred to file a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The filing deadline—known as the statute of limitations—used to be two years from the date of a workplace injury, but … Continue reading “Why You Have to Act Fast Following an Ohio Workplace Injury”

Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog

Feb 6, 2020 - Dog Attacks

Hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by dogs every year in Ohio. Thanks to a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court, those who suffer a dog bite can now file charges against the dog’s owner even if the animal has not first been declared a “dangerous dog.” The ruling has important legal implications for … Continue reading “Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog”

How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Ohio Car Accident Case

Jan 26, 2020 - Personal Injury

Ohio is one of the deadliest states for winter weather car accidents. From 2011 to 2015, more than 420 drivers were killed in winter weather driving crashes. Over that period, the state’s average of 86 deadly accidents per year was the highest in the United States, according to USA Today. During winter in Ohio, it … Continue reading “How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Ohio Car Accident Case”

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