Accident & Injury
How Pre-Existing Conditions May Affect a Car Accident Claim
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2019
By William J. Price Many of us are forced to live with chronic pain caused by pre-existing conditions. Nerve damage, arthritis, and ongoing symptoms from previous injuries are just a few of the health problems you may have faced in the months or years leading up to your accident. Symptoms caused by pre-existing conditions...
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One patient dead in Ohio Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2019
Just weeks after Mount Carmel Health System's new location opened its doors in Grove City, the hospital is under fire for putting patients at risk. At least 16 people were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease after being hospitalized at Mount Carmel Grove City, and one of those patients has died. The hospital was ordered to...
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Couple awarded more than $2 billion in 3rd Roundup cancer trial
Posted in Accident & Injury, Product Liability on May 14, 2019
On May 13, a California jury awarded a massive $2.055 billion verdict in the latest lawsuit claiming popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer. The damages were awarded to plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who have been fighting cancer for nearly a decade. Alva Pilliod was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in...
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Importance of Being Honest With Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 22, 2019
By William J. Price In personal injury cases, clients often worry that things from their past will come back to haunt them. They sometimes feel embarrassed, angry, or resentful sharing certain types of information with their lawyer. (more…)
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Roundup Lawsuit Update: Monsanto ordered to pay over $80 million in Roundup cancer verdict
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 29, 2019
On March 27, a federal jury awarded more than $80 million to a California man who claimed his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was caused by the popular weed killer Roundup, marking the end of his month-long, two-part trial. Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – was found liable for failing to warn consumers that Roundup...
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Second jury finds Roundup weed killer likely caused cancer
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 21, 2019
A federal jury recently found the popular weed killer Roundup® was a “substantial factor” in causing a California man's cancer. The decision came at the end of the first phase of a two-part trial focused on whether Roundup caused plaintiff Edwin Hardeman’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and whether Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – is...
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Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition in Ohio Accident Lawsuits
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 13, 2019
By William J. Price For years, you’ve suffered pain from severe arthritis, an old back injury, or some other condition. Your doctors always said you’d need surgery at some point down the road, but there was no need to rush it. Then, you were hurt in an accident. Steps to Take After an "Accelerated"...
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Dangers of Cat Attacks
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2019
When people think of animal bites, they often think of dog bites. This is especially true when we think about pet bites. However, other types of pets can bite, too. And like a dog bite, they can lead to severe injuries and massive medical bills. For instance, one woman attempted to feed a cat...
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Are narcissists as good at driving as they think they are?
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 22, 2019
We probably all know someone who thinks they are a much better driver than everyone else. They maintain that everyone else on the road is disrespectful, slow and bad at driving. They are the only ones who know how to drive well. However, these same drivers who admire their own driving capabilities above all...
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Ohio taking steps to protect Amish buggies
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2019
Ohio has a significant Amish population, with nearly 60,000 Amish living throughout the state. The counties with the highest Amish populations include Holmes County and Geauga County. Since the Amish do not use motor vehicles, they typically travel by horse and buggy. Ohio motorists must accommodate Amish buggies. For example, they should leave a...
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