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...

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident on February 26, 2020

Here's an important question to ask yourself: How much could you afford to pay out of pocket if you were injured or your car was damaged by an uninsured driver? What if you were the victim of a hit-and-run? If you have been injured or involved in a hit and run accident in Ohio,...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, In the news, Motorcycle Accident on February 21, 2020

New legislation – the Hands-Free Ohio Bill – seeks to ban handheld electronic devices while driving. “Distracted driving hurts and kills innocent people. It devastates families,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, an ardent supporter of the bill. Under the proposed bill, motorists would be prohibited from activities like watching videos, taking pictures or videos,...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Class Action, Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 28, 2020

The Story In early March 2018, catastrophic events at a University Hospitals' (UH) fertility center permanently changed the lives of approximately 950 patients and their families. A malfunction caused temperatures to rise in a freezer tank containing eggs and embryos. Nobody was present in the lab at the time of the incident. A remote...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2020

Top posts from 2019 Electric Scooter Laws Cleveland E-Scooter Laws  Protecting Amish buggies in Ohio Ohio taking steps to protect Amish buggies When to stop for a school bus When do you have to stop for a school bus in Ohio? Tips for seniors to avoid falls 5 Essential tips for seniors to avoid...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2020

Quote Wizard, a popular insurance comparison website released its Ohio Driver Report for 2019. The report goes over the best and worst driving cities, best and worst drivers by age group, most popular vehicles by age group, road and bridge quality, and car insurance rates. A number of sources were used to score Ohio...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on January 4, 2020

There's no doubt about it, sledding is tons of fun. It serves as a great winter activity. A day on the hill makes for great family fun and can keep kids occupied for hours at a time. Unfortunately, sledding accidents can also land kids in the hospital. According to Nationwide Children's Hospital, more than...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 16, 2019

Winter presents a host of challenges and risks for any driver. Visibility can suffer due to early nightfall, fogged windows and blowing snow. Roads can be incredibly icy; cars can get stuck or may not start. With these and other hazards that come with winter driving, it's crucial for motorists to be prepared. Below...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 3, 2019

By William J. Price Terms used to describe injuries in auto accident cases can be hard for those outside of the legal profession to understand. One common example of this challenge is the difference between "asymptomatic" and "symptomatic" injuries. This concept is rarely discussed in everyday life but is a very important factor in...