Accident & Injury

The alarming rise in pedestrian accidents

The damage that can be caused to a pedestrian in an accident involving a motor vehicle is a reality that we, as attorneys, have seen firsthand and all too often in working with our clients. Even at very low speeds these accidents change lives irrevocably, both for the person injured as well as their...

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Tips for making a home safe for the holidays

In the coming weeks, people across Ohio will be heading home for the holidays or opening their doors to welcome people in their own home. And whether you have people staying with you for a week or you are visiting someone for an evening, making sure a home is safe should be a top...

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What to Do If You Were Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Ohio

Whether you don’t have a car of your own or you just need a ride home after a night out, ridesharing services offer an easy, affordable way to get around. They’re also a great way for people who have a car and spare time to make some money on the side. But just like...

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Why photos and videos are keys to winning your case

By William J. Price The aftermath of an accident can be chaotic, and it’s easy to become distracted by everything going on at the scene. While anyone who was injured should seek immediate medical attention, it’s also critical to be sure a family member or friend is taking photos and videos to document the...

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Why are warning labels so important?

It seems incredibly rare that we purchase products that do not come with warning labels. And often, these warnings make complete sense. Hair dryers warn us not to sleep with them on; furniture pieces warn us to anchor them to the wall so they don’t topple over; lawn mowers warn us not to stick...

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Oh deer! Beware of these hazards on Ohio roads this fall

Fall is a time for watching football and eating just about everything with a little bit of pumpkin spice in it. The weather is getting cooler and days are getting shorter. It’s also the season for hunting deer. In Ohio, hunting season will run until Feb. of next year. Even if you don’t hunt,...

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3 kinds of scary drivers that cause serious car accidents

Halloween is a time of spooky costumes, scary movies and lots of candy. However, it is also a time when the risk of getting injured in an accident increases. This is particularly true when it comes to car, bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Between the influx of people out on the street and the heightened...

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Do you need a doctor’s note for time off of work after an injury?

By William J. Price One of the biggest concerns for someone who has been seriously injured in an accident is if and when they’ll be able to return to work. As the weeks go by and the bills pile up, the stress of not knowing when you’ll earn your next paycheck can make it...

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An overlooked form of distracted driving: Eating while driving

When thinking of distracted driving, what comes to mind? Talking on a phone while driving? Texting while driving? Using Facebook while driving? Most people think of phone-related activities as prime examples of distracted driving – and this is true. But many different activities can distract a driver. (more…)

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What makes a product defective?

Getting injured while using any product can be frustrating and painful. And it can be easy to blame the item and assume it is defective. While this can certainly be the case, not all accidents caused by a specific product are the result of a defect. To know if a specific incident could involve...

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