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They say you can’t put a price on peace of mind. But you can put a price on physical and mental pain and suffering if you are injured in an accident. However, Ohio pain and suffering damages, also known as “non-economic” damages, can be more difficult to prove than economic damages such as medical bills …

When a worker is injured on the job in Ohio and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they undergo a medical evaluation to determine the extent of their injuries. If the doctor determines that the employee’s physical restrictions prevent them from returning to their job, but the employer can offer a light-duty job that meets the …

Nothing can complicate driving more than winter weather. Snow and ice reduce traction and increase stopping distances, and during an active storm, visibility is significantly impaired. Wintry conditions have a measurable effect on accident rates. Common sense tips, such as slowing down and increasing following distance, go a long way towards preventing crashes. However, there …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a “stand your ground” bill into law on January 4, 2021. The law expands legal protections for Ohioans forced to defend themselves or their families. Under previous law, people were justified in hurting or killing someone in self-defense only after they first attempted to run away, unless they were using …

Car insurance is something you probably don’t think about very much until you need to use it. But in the event that you do need to file a claim, it is critical to understand how car insurance in Ohio works. When dealing with an insurance company after a car accident, you should always remember that …

Very few car accident lawsuits are “open and shut” cases. Most involve complex questions of law and competing narratives about what happened—and who’s to blame. In Ohio, even when the law may not appear to be on your side, you shouldn’t assume anything. And you definitely shouldn’t conclude you don’t have a case without talking …

On Thursday November 19, a new COVID-19 health order took effect requiring Ohioans to stay at home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order lasts until December 10, with exemptions for Constitutionally-protected activities and activities deemed “essential.” Local law enforcement officials have expressed mixed reactions about enforcing the curfew. The Muskingum County Sheriff and …

At Graham Law we respect the privacy of our clients and recognize the importance of moving on after a stressful legal battle. While the events in this case study are true, the personal information of the plaintiff mentioned here has been withheld. Life changed for our client following her minor, single-vehicle accident on I-70 in …