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More Car Insurance Claims are Going Unpaid. What Ohio Drivers Should Know.
Not only are car insurance rates on the rise, but according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, some types of car insurance claims are also going unpaid more often these days. The Journal’s analysis found that nearly half of claims closed in 2025 resulted in no payment, up from about 35% a decade earlier. …
How Vehicle Maintenance Can Lead to Unsafe Driving and Car Accidents
We’ve all had a moment while driving when, stopped at a red light or waiting to turn at an intersection, we spot another vehicle and think something along the lines of, “Man, what a jalopy.” Maybe there are noticeable patches of Bondo holding a side panel together, large clouds of exhaust coming from the tailpipe, …
What Makes Ohio Dump Truck Accidents Different Than Other Commercial Vehicles
As kids, we couldn’t help but be impressed by construction vehicles like dump trucks. The sheer size and sound of them coming down the road, turning into a construction site, and releasing their loads sent our imaginations soaring. Our own toy trucks felt puny by comparison to their towering beds and massive tires. We might …
Injured in an Out-of-State Car Accident? What Ohio Drivers Should Know
There’s never a convenient time to get into a car accident. But getting hurt in an out-of-state car accident can turn a road trip, family visit, or work trip into a nightmare in a hurry. While your license and registration may say “Ohio” on them, the laws of the state where the accident occurred control …
Ohio Supreme Court Narrows Landlord Liability in Dog Bite Cases
Dog bites tend to increase during the summer months as people spend more time outdoors and rising temperatures can make some dogs more reactive. But if you are bitten by a dog this summer—or at any time moving forward—a recent Ohio Supreme Court (OSC) ruling may make it harder to hold a landlord responsible. The …
Can I Work and Still Receive SSI or SSDI Benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are federal programs that provide monthly cash assistance to people with disabilities. Our biggest questions regarding employment while on SSI/SSDI are centered around applying for benefits while working, working part time while on benefits, and returning to work after approval. Something we’re asked frequently is, …
Can an Insurance Company Raise Your Rates For Making an Ohio Uninsured Motorist Claim?
An Ohio uninsured motorist claim can help pay for your damages when the at-fault driver has little or no liability insurance of their own. This optional coverage protects Ohio drivers against the many thousands of motorists who carry no insurance at all—and the many more whose policy limits may not fully cover serious injuries or …
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Across State Lines: How Cross-State Claims Work
For many workers in Southeast Ohio and neighboring states, the workday doesn’t always stay within state lines. A truck driver living in Zanesville might deliver freight across several states in a single shift. A construction worker from Muskingum or Guernsey County may spend weeks on a project in West Virginia or Pennsylvania. Energy workers in …