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OSHA Safety Violations, Penalties, and Lawsuits

Sep 8, 2023 - Accident Law, Worker's Compensation

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) is intended to provide workers with safe and healthy working conditions. Every workplace covered by the OSH Act is subject to inspection by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance officers. When inspectors find OSHA safety violations, OSHA may issue citations and penalties, including imprisonment in some cases. … Continue reading “OSHA Safety Violations, Penalties, and Lawsuits”

The Trench Collapse Tragedy That Led to a Supreme Court Case

Aug 7, 2023 - Accident Law, Worker's Compensation

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 … Continue reading “The Trench Collapse Tragedy That Led to a Supreme Court Case”

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Benefits Wrongly Denied to Fiancé

Jul 17, 2023 - Accident Law, Worker's Compensation

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”

What is Vision Zero and How Will it Affect Road Safety in Ohio?

Jun 12, 2023 - Accident Law

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?”

What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony

Apr 27, 2023 - Accident Law, Personal Injury

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”

East Palestine Chemical Exposure Social Security Disability Claims

Mar 10, 2023 - Accident Law, Personal Injury

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”

What Happens When Collision Avoidance Technology Causes a Crash

Feb 13, 2023 - Accident Law, Personal Injury

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”

Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined

Oct 26, 2022 - Accident Law, Personal Injury

Human error is the cause of nearly all motor vehicle crashes. In traffic, driver mistakes can compound and lead to multi-vehicle car accidents that make it difficult to determine exactly how the crash started and who’s to blame. Untangling the web of fault in a multi-car crash can involve a lot of finger-pointing, conflicting stories, … Continue reading “Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined”

 
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