Accident & Injury

Ohio Backyard Pool Liability

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...

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Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance?

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,...

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Ohio Cracking Down on Distracted Driving

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,...

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University Hospitals’ egg and embryo tragedy: The story

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...

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Our Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2019

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...

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Ohio Drivers are the Worst: Driver Report

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...

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Keep your kids safe with these sledding tips

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...

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Staying Safe on Ohio Roads this Winter

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...

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Understanding auto accident case terms: asymptomatic vs. symptomatic

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...

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How a bad attitude can hurt your personal injury case

By William J. Price A personal injury client's credibility and character have an underestimated impact on the value and outcome of their case. Tensions run high after serious accidents and the physical, emotional, and financial traumas can lead victims to say or do things they usually wouldn't. Treating people poorly in the aftermath of...

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