If you’re considering hiring a lawyer, it means that you’re facing a legal problem you don’t think you can handle yourself. While plenty of issues don’t require hiring a lawyer, going into a complex, high-stakes dispute without competent counsel can be a huge mistake. Hiring the wrong lawyer can be just as disastrous as not … Continue reading “Why Hiring The Right Lawyer Is So Important”
If you or a family member were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1953 to December 1987 and have been diagnosed with health problems related to contaminated water there, you may be able to file a lawsuit and recover damages under new legislation. The Honoring our PACT Act, which contains provisions previously … Continue reading “Justice for Camp Lejeune Veterans: Were You Exposed to Toxic Water?”
While it’s long been possible to call a taxi, get food delivered, or have a package sent to your house, services like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon have changed the game. These companies employ networks of independent contractors that have made the transportation of goods and passengers much more convenient and efficient. However, because the … Continue reading “Rideshare and Delivery Accidents: Insurance Requirements and Liability Issues”
Good weather. Good music. Good food. Spending time with friends and meeting new people. What could go wrong? A lot, in fact. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor music festival for fun and entertainment. But music festivals are also unique in the risks they present to attendees. The list of potential music festival injuries is … Continue reading “How Festivals Can Go Bad: Music Festival Injuries and Legal Issues”
Legislation introduced in March would lift restrictions on advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that require them to contract with a physician in order to practice. APRNs say that permitting them to practice independently would expand the accessibility of care to more Ohioans, especially in rural areas. Doctors argue that there should be supervising docs to … Continue reading “Is Your Medical Provider Really a Doctor?”
An alarming number of people get injured or killed each year while driving or riding on all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles, and side-by-side vehicles. These vehicles are fun and can help people get outside, but when safety concerns are ignored the results can be tragic. Off-road vehicles are inherently less stable, are prone to roll or … Continue reading “All-Terrain Vehicle Injuries”
When you think of concussions, you might think of football, boxing, hockey, and other contact sports. But motor vehicle crashes, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents, as well as bicycle accidents, are a leading cause of concussions. Motor vehicle accident concussions don’t garner the same headlines as sports concussions. Yet they’re every bit … Continue reading “Latest Research Shows Hidden Dangers of Concussions”
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 … Continue reading “Ohio Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits”
