Posted in Accident & Injury on May 6, 2015

Most people think of themselves as good drivers; however, seemingly small errors can cause serious accidents. Even if an accident appears to be the fault of another driver, your mistakes could end up costing you—due to a legal theory known as comparative negligence[1]. Comparative negligence provides for you and the other driver to share...

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 22, 2015

In some states, married same-sex couples cannot receive benefits from personal injury claims that are afforded to married opposite-sex couples. On April 28, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the matter of Obergefell v. Hodges, one of four state cases[1] related to same-sex marriage scheduled before the nation’s high court this session....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on April 15, 2015

Forgetting or choosing not to take your medicine is never a good idea, but for injured clients, it’s imperative to follow their medical provider’s care plan. In both personal injury and medical malpractice claims, the validity of an injury may come into doubt if you don’t follow up with your doctor and adhere to...

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 7, 2015

Prom and graduation season is exciting, but unfortunately, the months of April, May, and June are also the most dangerous times for high school students. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. One out of three teen crashes is alcohol related and distracted driving results in thousands of deaths. To help...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on March 13, 2015

Springtime means flowers are in bloom, trees grow new leaves, and… the roads are full of potholes. While beautiful, spring in Ohio presents plenty of driving challenges, so be sure to follow these important tips when you hit the road. Spring Driving Tips Share the road. Warm weather brings motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians out...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on March 5, 2015

Gun control is always a hot-button issue in this country. However, stories in the media about shootings that involve children – from Sandy Hook to the Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland – are guaranteed to spur lively debate, sometimes resulting in calls for new legislation. Recently, a heartbreaking headline appeared on CNN.com, which read,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 28, 2015

As frigid temperatures sweep across the country, injuries and deaths are on the rise from a surprising source—fire. In fact, 50 percent of all home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. The number of home fires increases during cold snaps because people will use whatever sources they have...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 9, 2015

Across the country, frustrated kids are having a hard time finding a place to sled because many cities are closing sledding hills for fear of litigation. In Ohio, however, public sledding areas remain open – because of laws that protect property owners who host “recreational users.” While this news will undoubtedly delight kids of...

Posted in Accident & Injury on November 18, 2014

The holiday shopping season begins with a bang on Black Friday weekend. While media reports are often filled with accounts of in-store violence, statistically, you’re more likely to be injured in the parking lot. In fact, Progressive Insurance recently revealed their parking-related claims saw 36.5% increase on Black Friday. Whether you’re driving or walking,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 22, 2014

In an urgent message to consumers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled millions of vehicles due to defective airbags, which can spontaneously explode and seriously harm passengers. According to government officials, owners of affected Toyota, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Ford, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Subaru and General Motors vehicles should take “immediate action”...