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Why You Have to Act Fast Following an Ohio Workplace Injury
[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 …
Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog
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 …
How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Ohio Car Accident Case
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 …
Reasons for Hope During National Recovery Month
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, …
How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability (SSD) Claim
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 …
Ohio OVI Checkpoints: Know Your Rights
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 …
Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement Or Lawsuit?
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, …
Can I Receive Ohio Workers’ Compensation for a Pre-Existing Condition?
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 …