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Vehicle Collisions and Ohio’s Move Over Law
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, …
Setting Up a Trust in Ohio as Part of an Estate Plan
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 …
Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions
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 Law directly at 740-454-8585 for specific questions or a free …
Why Carrying Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is Important
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 …
Ohio’s Judicial Release Law: Update
Judicial release, a form of early release from prison, is now being granted to Ohio inmates due to COVID-19. Inmates who face health risks related to the pandemic and meet other criteria may qualify. Graham Law’s criminal defense lawyers can help an inmate serving time for a misdemeanor or felony file a petition for judicial …
Holding The Police Liable for Violating Your Civil Liberties
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 …
Ohio Ranks Fifth in Nation for Nursing Home Deficiencies
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 among patients at …
Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits Rise with COVID-19 Pandemic
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 …