Accident & Injury

Navigating the insurance claims process: Tips from a personal injury attorney

By William J. Price Your car was destroyed in a crash, and now you’re stuck dealing with the other guy’s insurance carrier. A few days after exiting the Emergency Room, you begin receiving medical bills and phone calls demanding payment. To make times worse, you cannot return to work until your doctor signs a...

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Tips for discussing the dangers of impaired driving with your teen

No parent wants to believe their child would put themself in harm’s way by driving while impaired or riding with another driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, living in denial about the possibility of your teen driver taking part in these life-threatening activities is one of the most dangerous...

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$3.6 Million Jury Verdict Reduced to $500,000 in Case of Sexual Assault of a Minor

New Ohio Supreme Court ruling highlights unintended consequences of state’s cap on noneconomic damages. On Dec. 14, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that capping noneconomic damages awarded to a teenage victim of sexual assault did not violate her constitutional rights. The victim’s $3.6 million jury verdict was reduced to just $500,000 after the cap...

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Yankee Candle recalls Luminous Collection candles for laceration hazard

‘Tis the season to make sure gifts, given and received, are safe to use. The Yankee Candle Company, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, recently issued a voluntary recall on its line of Luminous Collection candles. The company received an influx of consumer feedback reporting the candles’ glass spontaneously cracking, creating a...

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4 tips to keep your teen driver safe in winter road conditions

Driving in winter weather is a dangerous challenge for even the most skilled motorists. While it may be tempting to take away your teen driver's keys at the first sign of snow, there will come a time when they will need to brave the winter roads. Wouldn’t you rather them be prepared? Follow these...

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Death of social media celebrity raises concerns about chiropractic neck manipulation

By William J. Price On Feb. 4, 2016, model and social media celebrity Katie May died at the age of 34 after suffering a stroke. Last month, a new Los Angeles Coroner's Office report suggested her death was potentially caused by chiropractic neck manipulation to relieve a pinched nerve. According to the American Chiropractic...

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Why you shouldn’t make Halloween candy buckets out of laundry pod tubs

If you’re a Pinterest addict or frequently browse DIY sites, you’ve probably come across instructions for creating Halloween candy buckets out of laundry pod containers. Fluorescent orange Tide PODS® tubs can easily be transformed into pumpkins, and others can be used to construct a child’s favorite movie character or unique costume accessory. While the...

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How much car insurance should you really have?

Advice from an experienced Ohio personal injury lawyer By R. Craig McLaughlin I experienced several different feelings when my 16-year-old daughter earned her driver’s license. The first feeling I had was pride. She studied, practiced, and worked hard to get her license and achieved an important milestone on her path to adulthood. The second...

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Why is the insurance company delaying the repairs on my car?

By William J. Price Your car is sitting in the tow yard. You’ve left over six messages with the property damage adjuster to find out why your car has not been moved or even examined to be repaired. At the end of each message, you ask as nicely as you can to have them...

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Protect your children on the road: 3 car seat safety tips

Do you know which type of car seat would keep your child safest in a crash? When used properly, car seats greatly reduce a child’s risk of being killed in a motor vehicle accident. However, nearly half of car and booster seats are not used or installed correctly. Keep your little ones safe on...

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