Personal Injury

When somebody causes your injury, Ohio personal injury law requires the responsible party to compensate you. Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court. Usually, compensation is paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company through a settlement. But you do not have to accept a settlement offer. If the offer seems unfair, … Continue reading “Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement Or Lawsuit?”

The gas fracking boom in Ohio has brought a fair amount of controversy, mostly due to environmental concerns. But fracking is also associated with a lesser-known danger: an increase in crashes involving large trucks. Tractor trailers’ massive size makes every truck accident potentially catastrophic. Truck accident victims need experienced legal counsel to help them navigate … Continue reading “Truck Accidents: A Hidden Danger of Ohio’s Fracking Boom”

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”