Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on July 1, 2020

With well over 11 million residents, Ohio is the seventh most populated state in the country. As a result, automobile accidents are an everyday occurrence. The Ohio Department of Public Safety published a list of crash statistics for some of the largest counties in the state. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 25, 2020

On average, 40 children and hundreds of pets die each year from vehicular heatstroke in unattended cars. In 2022, 33 children and 54 animals died from heat-related injuries. It only takes minutes for temperatures inside vehicles to spike to dangerous levels. For example, on an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can rise to approximately… read more

Posted in In the news on June 24, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Google, The Justice Department and Rupert Murdoch Bloomberg – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is closing in on a big win against rival Google. The Justice Department is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against the multinational tech company. Media groups, like Murdoch’s...

Posted in In the news on June 16, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. LGBTQ Rights CNN – The Supreme Court ruled that federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender workers. The decision is a huge win for LGBTQ rights. The landmark 6-3 ruling will extend protections to millions of workers. Read the full...

Posted in In the news on June 9, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Big Fines for Robocalls Reuters – The Federal Communications Commission  (FCC) proposed a record-setting $225 million fine against Texas-based health insurance telemarketers for allegedly placing 1 billion illegal robocalls. John C. Spiller II, Jakob Mears and their respective companies were named in...

Posted in Automobile on June 6, 2020

It’s a weird time to graduate college. Society has been at a standstill due to COVID-19. That said, the country is beginning to reopen. Many college graduates will need vehicles to get to and from work. The top 10 Autotrader constructed a list of the best cars for recent graduates. They accounted for style,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2020

While nothing beats cooling off in a pool on a hot summer day, be aware that owning a pool comes with important responsibilities. In Ohio, homeowners may be liable for injuries that occur on their property, including incidents in or around swimming pools. What’s more, under the “attractive nuisance doctrine,” pool owners may be held… read more

Posted in In the news on June 3, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Cruise Ship Lawsuit CBS News – Passengers sued Carnival Cruise Line for alleged COVID-19 negligence. The suit accuses Carnival of improper sanitation and screening measures. The litigation includes two passengers who contracted the virus on the ship. Read the full story. Sens....

Posted in In the news, Product Recall on June 2, 2020

This post covers recent recalls issued by the six federal regulatory agencies participating in recalls.gov. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSD) issued an important recall remedy notice: Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time. Consumers should check...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), In the news on May 27, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some of the top legal stories from the past week. Lockdown Lawsuits USA Today / May 25 – During the coronavirus lockdown, a number of activities “became the subject of a federal lawsuit, as residents, businesses and even lawmakers challenged state shutdown orders designed to prevent the spread of novel...