Accident & Injury

Texas Family Awarded $3M in Fracking Lawsuit

In a landmark fracking case, a Texas family has won $2.95 million from an oil company for years of sickness caused by polluted air from nearby drilling. According to court documents, Robert and Lisa Parr filed a lawsuit against Aruba Petroleum Inc. in 2011. They claimed fracking operations near their property had released toxins...

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Calculating Future Medical Costs

http://youtu.be/s2n153feRx8 Ohio attorney Bill Price talks about what to do if your child has been severely injured in an accident and now needs long-term care. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be very challenging, confusing and emotional.  Doctor bills, insurance claims, and other issues won't wait for injuries to heal. What’s even more...

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The Growing Problem of Elder Abuse

For many of us, moving aging parents and other relatives into a nursing home or similar facility is a sad, yet necessary decision. Unfortunately, countless elderly people are abused, neglected, and exploited by the caregivers at such facilities. This is commonly known as elder abuse. Elder abuse is any knowing, intentional, or negligent act...

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How is My Motorcycle Case Different?

http://youtu.be/IZt_ePOZkcs Ohio attorney Art Elk puts his passion for motorcycles and his knowledge of personal injury law together to help victims of motorcycle accidents. If someone mentions a motor vehicle accident, many people tend to imagine an automobile being involved in a wreck with another automobile. However, if you’ve been involved in an accident...

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Vehicle Recalls Abound

Recently, General Motors has been the subject of extensive media attention and congressional hearings amid allegations the car manufacturer covered up a dangerous ignition switch defect that has been linked to 31 crashes and 13 deaths. However, GM isn’t the only auto manufacturer experiencing problems. The Motley Fool writes: “Meanwhile, competitors in the automotive...

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What To Do If the At-fault Driver Has Little or No Insurance

http://youtu.be/csYrvg9_U1M Ohio attorney Michael Eisner discusses what to do if you were injured in a car accident by a driver who does not have insurance or only carries very little coverage. Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a very stressful situation as you try to recover from your injuries and resolve...

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Loved One Hurt in Nursing Home

http://youtu.be/FjcctC7f5kQ Ohio attorney Bill Campbell discusses the most common forms of injury to residents of a nursing home or long-term care facility. It can be a very difficult time when we have to put a parent or a loved one in a nursing home. It’s stressful, emotional and can be very challenging. So, when...

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Speed to Blame for Paul Walker Crash

California investigators have determined that unsafe driving, not mechanical problems caused the Porsche carrying “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker to lose control and crash, killing the actor and the vehicle’s driver. According to a report by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol, the men were travelling up to 94...

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How Do I Pay For My Personal Injury Case?

http://youtu.be/s6yI8uFLDyI Ohio attorney Art Elk explains what a contingency fee is and how it affects you in your personal injury accident or medical malpractice case. After an accident, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the decisions you are required to make. You may need to seek medical help, talk to insurance companies, get...

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March of the Orange Barrels: Work Zone Safety

After the seemingly endless winter months under drab, grey skies with polar vortexes and even a “snowmageddon,” many Ohioans are giddy with delight when they see the familiar signs of spring: daffodils, robins and the NCAA Basketball playoffs. Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Transportation heralded the long-awaited arrival of spring with this Throwback Thursday...

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