As we enter the dog days of summer, your chances of getting bitten by a dog go up. But even if you avoid a dog bite, the owner may be responsible for any damage their dog causes. This includes situations where somebody is injured while escaping a dog attack, a dog running loose that causes … Continue reading “What Should I Do If I’ve Been Bitten By a Dog in Ohio?”
Graham Law has won an Ohio Supreme Court case involving a woman denied workers’ compensation death benefits after her long-time partner died on the job. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the worker’s fiancé should have been given the chance to prove she was a “family member” wholly dependent on the worker and therefore entitled … Continue reading “Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Benefits Wrongly Denied to Fiancé”
All ambitious goals begin with a vision. In the case of Vision Zero, a Scandinavian-born safety movement, the goal is to eliminate deaths and severe injuries among all road users—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists—by fundamentally rethinking and redesigning the traffic system. Amid rising motor vehicle crashes in Ohio and across the country, governments are trying numerous … Continue reading “What is Vision Zero and How Will it Affect Road Safety in Ohio?”
Celebrity court cases like the recent Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial generate major media attention. But they can also highlight legal issues, such as the use of expert witness testimony, that arise in everyday lawsuits. Paltrow’s defense team relied heavily on expert testimony, a strategy that proved successful for the actress. The strategy was not … Continue reading “What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony”
As of April 4, 2023, it is illegal to hold or use a smartphone or other electronic device while driving in Ohio. With limited exceptions, law enforcement can now pull over drivers distracted by their phone. Even a single swipe or button press is against the law. Penalties range from fines and driver’s license points … Continue reading “Phones Down: Ohio Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect”
The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio resulted in the release of hazardous materials that pose short and long-term health concerns. Residents and cleanup crews say they have gotten sick from contaminated air, soil, and water. Many are demanding answers from railroad operator Norfolk Southern and federal transportation officials. Among their concerns is how they’ll … Continue reading “East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims”
Crash avoidance technologies such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are credited with reducing traffic collisions and saving lives. But vehicle safety technology does not replace the driver’s duty of care. And sometimes, the technology itself can cause—rather than prevent—car accidents. Increasing Roadway Deaths: Is More Tech the Answer? Vehicle … Continue reading “What Happens When Collision Avoidance Technology Causes a Crash”
Medicine is an imperfect science. While most doctors spend 10 to 14 years honing their skills before entering private practice, they still make mistakes. Sometimes, these mistakes result in harm to their patients. But when do errors rise to the level of medical negligence? The injury attorneys at Graham Law receive many calls requesting consultations … Continue reading “Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? What Makes a Viable MedMal Case”
