Rebecca Thayer was a heroin and cocaine user whose addiction was so bad she found herself homeless, living on the streets. “I stayed in abandoned houses, I’ve eaten out of dumpsters. I’ve caught many charges from stealing from stores to support my addiction,” Rebecca told WYSO, Greater Dayton area’s National Public Radio (NPR) News station, … Continue reading “Reasons for Hope During National Recovery Month”
You’ve been waiting months to hear back from the Social Security Administration about your SSI disability claim. During that time, meeting your family’s basic needs has been a struggle. Finally, you receive a notice, and the news isn’t good. Your SSI disability application was denied. Now what? If the U.S. Social Security Administration denied your … Continue reading “How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability (SSD) Claim”
Ohio has been using DUI/OVI checkpoints for more than 30 years to deter drunk driving. Although they may seem like a violation of your rights, courts have ruled that checkpoints are legal, provided they fall within certain guidelines. Exercising your rights to remain silent and refuse a field sobriety test may not be enough to … Continue reading “Ohio OVI Checkpoints: Know Your Rights”
When somebody causes your injury, Ohio personal injury law requires the responsible party to compensate you. Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court. Usually, compensation is paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company through a settlement. But you do not have to accept a settlement offer. If the offer seems unfair, … Continue reading “Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement Or Lawsuit?”
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 … Continue reading “Can I Receive Ohio Workers’ Compensation for a Pre-Existing 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 invisible … Continue reading “Restoring a Clean Criminal Record: Ohio Record Sealing”
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 … Continue reading “Concussions, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and Personal Injury Claims”
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 legal counsel to help them navigate … Continue reading “Truck Accidents: A Hidden Danger of Ohio’s Fracking Boom”
