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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 …

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 …

Most Americans have internalized a short phrase that guides their interactions with law enforcement: What you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Part of our Miranda Rights, the phrase invokes the right to remain silent so that we don’t say something self-incriminating. Immediately after, an officer is supposed …

With winter giving way to spring across Ohio, you can expect to see more walkers, joggers, and others on foot heading outside and sharing the roadways. And if state lawmakers have their way, drivers could soon see stronger penalties for seriously injuring pedestrians on Ohio’s streets.  The proposed Ohio pedestrian safety law hits close to …

Tax Day is on the horizon, with most federal and state filings due by April 15 and a 6-month extension deadline of October 15. If you recently received—or plan to receive—workers’ compensation, you may be wondering: Is a workers’ compensation settlement taxable? In Ohio, workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable at either the state or …

Dog bite laws are tightening in Ohio as of March 20, 2026, when “Avery’s Law” takes effect. The legislation closes gaps in prior law and increases responsibilities and penalties for owners of dogs deemed a danger to the public. Under Ohio’s new dog bite law, the idea of a “one free bite” is largely eliminated. …

Unlike Tax Day, which almost nobody looks forward to, you may have been waiting months—or, given the long backlog, even years—to receive approval for your SSI or SSDI claim. Once approved, your claim may include retroactive benefits, also called back pay or a Social Security “settlement. Back pay covers the period between when your disability …

Garbage collection is one of those weekly events we barely pay attention to. The cans are rolled to the curb, put in position, and once they’re there, we don’t give them another thought until it’s time to bring them back in. Encountering a garbage truck on the street is a different story. These massive vehicles, …