Personal Injury

For teenagers, summer months mean freedom from schoolyear responsibilities. But summer is also the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers. During the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the risk of fatal teen crashes increases nearly 20 percent. While cars and roadways have generally gotten safer over the years, … Continue reading “Tips for Teen Driver Safety During “100 Deadliest Days” of Summer”

Are you worried that you won’t be able to afford a lawyer? Graham Law handles most cases on a contingency basis, including all personal injury, social security, and workers’ compensation cases. That means we charge no hourly fees—and no fees at all—unless we recover money for you. Without contingency fees, most people would not be … Continue reading “Contingency Fees in Ohio Personal Injury Cases”

Think that medical issue is minor and you don’t have to report it to your doctor? Think the insurance company will compensate you for shoulder pain even though you never sought treatment for it? Think again. Insurance adjusters will use any gap in your medical record to deny you a fair settlement. Personal injury lawsuits … Continue reading “Taking Charge of Your Health Care in Ohio Personal Injury Cases”

May in Ohio signals the official arrival of spring. That means longer days, warmer weather, budding leaves, blooming flowers, and the chorus of songbirds. It also means motorcycles heading out onto Ohio’s roadways after a long winter break. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Because of … Continue reading “How Motorcyclists and Motorists Can Safely Share the Road”

Have you ever wondered how auto insurance companies determine the value of an accident case? While insurance companies are secretive about the formulas they use to calculate settlement offers, the common belief is that they use a computer model, or “claim evaluation software,” to place a “fair” value on insured claims. Some outcomes even suggest … Continue reading “How Insurers Use Evaluation Software to Place a “Fair” Value on Claims”

Seven people were recently charged in the neglect of two Columbus nursing home patients, including an elderly man who “literally rotted to death,” said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, reports The Columbus Dispatch. Yost’s announcement has drawn attention to the tragic but all-too-common problem of nursing home abuse in Ohio. Approximately 15,000 cases of Ohio … Continue reading “Neglect Cases Raise Questions About Ohio Nursing Home Care”

Ohio’s comparative negligence laws have important implications for personal injury claims. Also known as contributory fault or comparative fault, comparative negligence allows for an individual to recover damages even if they are up to 50 percent at fault for an accident. In an effort to deny or devalue legitimate claims, insurance companies may use comparative … Continue reading “Comparative Negligence in Ohio Personal Injury Claims”

Social media posts have become part of the fabric of our lives—Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more. We share inspiration, frustration, and news, oftentimes freely and publicly. While social media sharing can increase our connectedness, it can also pose big problems if you’re dealing with a legal issue—a disability claim, personal injury compensation, business dispute, divorce, … Continue reading “Why Your Social Media Posts Can Hurt Your Legal Case”