PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
Every year, hundreds of bus accidents occur across America. Although that’s a relatively low number overall, bus accidents can be deadly. Buses not only carry more passengers, but their heavy weight can make them particularly dangerous to other vehicles and pedestrians. If you’re in a bus accident, one of the first things your attorney will...Continue reading
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
Harvest season is here. Given Ohio’s agricultural industry, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know works on a farm. If so, make sure that they take care: a recent article reports that farm-related fatalities have been steadily increasing. “he data shows the most prevalent cause of death on Ohio farms to be...Continue reading
If you have children, you’d probably do just about anything to keep them safe. It’s why you carefully research all those important baby items, from safe cribs and bedding to pack-and-plays and car seats. When manufacturers create a defective product, however, children can get injured. We don’t have to tell you how devastating that can...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
If you’re a fan of 19th century literature and adaptations, chances are you’ve read about or watched a character dying of consumption. Consumption, an old term for tuberculosis, was once the leading cause of death in the United States. This terrible disease affects the lungs and organs, with symptoms like chronic, bloody cough, persistent mucus,...Continue reading
Columbus is a busy city with a lot of traffic—and some of the worst drivers in the entire nation. If you spend your time on Columbus’ roadways, watch out. An insurance study recently ranked cities according to DUIs, accidents, speeding tickets and traffic citations. It turns out that Columbus ranked fourth on the worst driving...Continue reading
You’re riding your bike down the road and enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, someone opens their door without looking. You crash into it, possibly flying through the air before you hit the pavement. That’s a “dooring” accident, and it can cause serious injury or even death. Ohio Dooring Accident Statute Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.70(c) covers...Continue reading
Getting injured on the job is awful. No retail worker thinks they’ll break their arm falling off a ladder, but it happens every day. When you’re injured on the job, or you’ve been diagnosed with an occupational-related illness, you owe it to yourself to file a workers’ compensation claim. Injuries and illnesses can have long-term,...Continue reading
