Car insurance is something you probably don’t think about very much until you need to use it. But in the event that you do need to file a claim, it is critical to understand how car insurance in Ohio works. When dealing with an insurance company after a car accident, you should always remember that … Continue reading “Am I Covered? Car Insurance Frequently Asked Questions”
Very few car accident lawsuits are “open and shut” cases. Most involve complex questions of law and competing narratives about what happened—and who’s to blame. In Ohio, even when the law may not appear to be on your side, you shouldn’t assume anything. And you definitely shouldn’t conclude you don’t have a case without talking … Continue reading “Do I Have a Case? Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions”
Shelves stacked high with merchandise is a common sight at retail stores. Stacking products makes them more accessible, saves space, and can even entice shoppers to buy more. But when merchandise is stacked too high, or is stacked improperly, it poses a safety risk for shoppers and employees. It can also expose stores to falling … Continue reading “Falling Merchandise Injury Lawsuits”
Have you ever received a notice in the mail or by email saying that you may be eligible for a class action lawsuit settlement? Such notices are issued when a company is the subject of a class action lawsuit and reached settlement terms with the plaintiff class members. You may be wondering how you are … Continue reading “What is a Consumer Class Action Lawsuit?”
Vehicle collisions in Ohio didn’t go on lockdown for the coronavirus. Although the overall crash rate is down significantly due to more people working from home and fewer vehicles on the road, it’s not all good news on Ohio’s roadways. Fatal accidents are actually up in 2020 compared to a year ago. For injured victims, … Continue reading “Vehicle Collisions and Ohio’s Move Over Law”
Ohio vehicle owners must carry liability insurance to cover injuries and property damage they cause to other drivers in a car accident. Another way of stating this is that if you get into an accident, and the other driver is at fault, you have to rely on their insurance coverage to compensate you. But what … Continue reading “Why Carrying Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is Important”
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed focus to nursing home deficiencies, and nursing home residents have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus, both in Ohio and nationwide. Around one-third of all U.S. coronavirus deaths are linked to long-term care facilities. A staggering 70 percent of Ohio’s known COVID-19 deaths have occurred among patients at … Continue reading “Ohio Ranks Fifth in Nation for Nursing Home Deficiencies”
Ohio is one of the deadliest states for winter weather car accidents. From 2011 to 2015, more than 420 drivers were killed in winter weather driving crashes. Over that period, the state’s average of 86 deadly accidents per year was the highest in the United States, according to USA Today. During winter in Ohio, it … Continue reading “How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Ohio Car Accident Case”
