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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. The Muskingum County Sheriff and …

At Graham Law we respect the privacy of our clients and recognize the importance of moving on after a stressful legal battle. While the events in this case study are true, the personal information of the plaintiff mentioned here has been withheld. Life changed for our client following her minor, single-vehicle accident on I-70 in …

Shelves stacked high with merchandise is a common sight at retail stores. Stacking products makes them more accessible, saves space, and can even entice shoppers to buy more. But when merchandise is stacked too high, or is stacked improperly, it poses a safety risk for shoppers and employees. It can also expose stores to falling …

Have you ever received a notice in the mail or by email saying that you may be eligible for a class action lawsuit settlement? Such notices are issued when a company is the subject of a class action lawsuit and reached settlement terms with the plaintiff class members. You may be wondering how you are …

Important changes to Ohio’s workers’ compensation statutes took effect mid-September 2020 with the passing of House Bill 81. The changes include a shortened timeframe for filing a Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR) and clarity around the employer argument of so-called “voluntary abandonment of employment.” The new workers’ comp law also increases the amount …

Few places are more dangerous for Ohio workers than Ohio road construction zones. The danger stems not from the type of work but rather from passing motorists’ failure to pay attention, slow down, and move over. Despite Ohio’s Move Over law, which requires vehicles traveling on state highways or Ohio interstates to “move over” for …

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, …