Structured Settlements in Injury Cases – How They Work and Benefits

Apr 9, 2024 - Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

When a client settles a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, there are different options for receiving the settlement proceeds. One option is a structured settlement. At Graham Law, depending on our client’s situation, we often consider structured settlements. They can be helpful for protecting settlement money paid to a minor child, but adults might … Continue reading “Structured Settlements in Injury Cases – How They Work and Benefits”

What Social Security is Doing to Address Overpayments

Mar 25, 2024 - Social Security Disability

If you’ve received a larger-than-expected check from Social Security, you’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes billions of dollars in overpayments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries each year. And while it may be tempting to keep the extra money, SSA will almost certainly seek to reclaim … Continue reading “What Social Security is Doing to Address Overpayments”

Preserving Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Why Time is of the Essence

Mar 12, 2024 - Personal Injury

Prompt investigation of motor vehicle crashes is crucial for making sure that evidence is retained, witness memories are fresh, and a timely claim can be filed. Time is of the essence in all accident cases, but commercial vehicle crashes can be particularly time-sensitive due to short federal record retention schedules. Waiting too long to initiate … Continue reading “Preserving Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Why Time is of the Essence”

The Corporate Transparency Act and Ohio Small Businesses

Feb 7, 2024 - Business Law

In the coming year, many Ohio small businesses will need to add another task to their compliance checklist as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) comes into force. Part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), the CTA imposes fresh reporting obligations on corporations, LLC, and other business entities with the aim of identifying shell companies that … Continue reading “The Corporate Transparency Act and Ohio Small Businesses”

Ohio Marijuana Legalization – Impacts on Vehicle Accidents and OVI

Jan 22, 2024 - Criminal Law

It’s a new year, and Ohio has a new marijuana law that legalizes recreational cannabis. While using marijuana is now legal for adults in the state, driving under the influence of the drug is not. In fact, despite the new law, Ohio has existing laws that make it illegal for someone to drive with certain … Continue reading “Ohio Marijuana Legalization – Impacts on Vehicle Accidents and OVI”

Ohio Charter Bus Crash Legal Issues

Dec 4, 2023 - Personal Injury

A recent Ohio charter bus crash about 30 minutes outside of Zanesville left six passengers dead and eighteen injured. An initial crash report indicates that the accident occurred due to a semi-truck following too closely, causing a chain reaction when drivers had to slow down for traffic. Charter buses are categorized as commercial motor vehicles … Continue reading “Ohio Charter Bus Crash Legal Issues”

When to Review and Update Your Estate Plan

Nov 7, 2023 - Estate Law

If you have an estate plan, then you’re already in better shape than the two-thirds of American adults who don’t. But when is the last time you checked your plan to make sure everything is up to date? An estate plan is not something you should just set and forget. Major life events, family circumstances, … Continue reading “When to Review and Update Your Estate Plan”

Industrial Commission Awards Death Benefits to Amanda Carpenter

Oct 17, 2023 - Firm News

Nearly four-and-a-half years after her fiancé was tragically killed on the job, Amanda Carpenter has been awarded workers’ compensation death benefits by the Ohio Industrial Commission (IC). The award is the culmination of a hard-fought legal battle that involved numerous appeals and a precedent-setting Supreme Court ruling. Finally, Ms. Carpenter will receive the benefits she … Continue reading “Industrial Commission Awards Death Benefits to Amanda Carpenter”

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