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I Lost My SSDI/SSI Benefits. How Do I Get Them Back?
Anyone who has ever applied for—and won—Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits knows that it can be a long and challenging process. These claims are often only approved after an initial denial and subsequent SSDI/SSI appeals that can take months or years. And unfortunately, winning SSDI or SSI benefits does …
Trench Collapse Tragedy Supreme Court Case
It’s not often that the Ohio Supreme Court makes a ruling that has the potential to reshape workers’ compensation law, as it did recently in a case argued by Graham Law’s Robert McClelland. That case involved the tragic death of Christopher McDonald in a trench collapse accident and his fiancé’s long court battle to win …
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Bitten By a Dog in Ohio?
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 …
Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Benefits Wrongly Denied to Fiancé
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 …
What is Vision Zero and How Will it Affect Road Safety in Ohio?
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 …
What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony
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 …
Phones Down: Ohio Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect
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 …
East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims
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 …