Personal Injury
Amazon Van Crash and Truck Crash Legal Issues
Amazon sells thousands of products per minute and billions per year. Many of them arrive at the buyer’s doorstep within a day or two. To reduce reliance on outside carriers like FedEx, Amazon has built a logistics network capable of supporting its huge sales volume. Amazon deliveries are performed by a large fleet of independent …
How Safe is Your Child’s Daycare? Ohio Childcare Reaches “Crisis” Point
Childcare in Ohio is unaffordable for many families. Due to staffing shortages, hazardous conditions, inadequate background checks, and other risks, childcare could also be unsafe for many children. All accidents and injuries that occur at a licensed childcare program in Ohio must be reported to the state and a child’s parents. But many incidents go …
Ohio E-Bike Laws, Accidents, Injuries, and Insurance Issues
You may have noticed a growing number of people riding electric bicycles (e-bikes) recently. You might even have gotten in on the e-bike craze yourself and use one to commute, run errands, or just enjoy a ride around town. Although they look like traditional bicycles, e-bikes have battery-powered motors that can take riders up to …
Structured Settlements in Injury Cases – How They Work and Benefits
When a client settles a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, there are different options for receiving the settlement proceeds. One option is a structured settlement. At Graham Law, depending on our client’s situation, we often consider structured settlements. They can be helpful for protecting settlement money paid to a minor child, but adults might …
Preserving Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Why Time is of the Essence
Prompt investigation of motor vehicle crashes is crucial for making sure that evidence is retained, witness memories are fresh, and a timely claim can be filed. Time is of the essence in all accident cases, but commercial vehicle crashes can be particularly time-sensitive due to short federal record retention schedules. Waiting too long to initiate …
Ohio Charter Bus Crash Legal Issues
A recent Ohio charter bus crash about 30 minutes outside of Zanesville left six passengers dead and eighteen injured. An initial crash report indicates that the accident occurred due to a semi-truck following too closely, causing a chain reaction when drivers had to slow down for traffic. Charter buses are categorized as commercial motor vehicles …
What is Vision Zero and How Will it Affect Road Safety in Ohio?
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 …
What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony
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 …