PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
If you’ve so much as Googled “negligence,” you may have seen references to a “reasonable person.” Who is this reasonable person, and what does it mean for your case? The first thing you need to know is that this “reasonable person” is entirely hypothetical. It’s an objective standard, not a title. There is no single...Continue reading
If a child causes an accident, and you’re injured as a result, can you sue them (or their parents) for negligence? That largely depends on how old they are. Anyone who has spent time around children probably realizes that kids often don’t understand the consequences of their actions. That’s part of growing up—but when it...Continue reading
When you’re injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should be able to file a claim against the negligent party’s insurance company. They’re usually responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, mental health bills, pain and suffering and related damages. What most people don’t realize is that insurance companies have a vested interest...Continue reading
One of the biggest questions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic is whether we’ll be able to hold others responsible for negligently transmitting the virus. Over the last year and a half, this highly transmissible virus has killed over 600,000 Americans and left millions of others with long-lasting, devastating side effects. Many employers still required employees...Continue reading
Slip and fall accidents can occur year-round, but parking lots are especially dangerous during and after major storms. Water, ice, debris and oil slicks are notorious for causing accidents. Slipping and falling can lead to serious injuries, such as shattered wrists, broken arms and hip or tailbone injuries. That’s why many slip and fall victims...Continue reading
If you’ve ever watched court shows or police procedurals, you probably have a passing familiarity with attorney-client privilege. However, many people have misconceptions about what it is and what they can or cannot do with privileged information. Every state has their own rules about attorney-client privilege, but they’re all quite similar: an attorney may not...Continue reading
When you win a personal injury case, you may not get all the financial compensation that you ask for. One reason plaintiffs may not recover as much as they’d hoped is because they failed to mitigate their injury damages. In other words, they didn’t take reasonable steps to facilitate recovery. If you’ve been injured due...Continue reading
The vast majority of personal injury claims proceed on a theory of negligence. However, in some cases, the defendant’s conduct might be labeled reckless. To the average person, these terms might sound like the same thing—however, they have distinct legal meanings. Your attorney will decide which theory is most suitable for your case. Negligence The...Continue reading
As the Midwest is blanketed by snow yet again, it’s a good time to play it safe on the roads, worksites and even walking around. Cold weather brings snow and ice, which can result in devastating injuries. Here are some common cold weather injuries that can result in personal injury claims. Remember to exercise caution...Continue reading
When you’ve been injured in an Ohio accident or as a result of medical malpractice, keeping an injury journal is crucial to your case. You need an accurate, contemporaneous account of what happened and how your injuries are healing (or worsening, as the case may be). This gives your attorney a way to prove the...Continue reading
