All drivers learn that if they become part of a collision of any severity, they need to pull off to the side of the road to deal with it. Unfortunately, many drivers still engage in hit-and-runs, and you need to file a claim immediately if you ever become involved in one. Hit-and-runs are significantly more dangerous if you are a pedestrian. You…
If you’re suffering from any sort of chronic illness, sudden shift in your health or need surgery, you may need an advocate to keep from becoming one of the thousands of people that are victimized by medical mistakes each year. You can be your own medical advocate, if you’re up to the task. If not, you can ask a close…
If you have to go into a nursing home tomorrow for any reason — whether you’re looking at a short stint following a hip replacement or long-term care — your odds of being abused might be as high as 30 percent. If you think that sounds awful, it actually sounds even worse when you look closer at the figures behind…
In yet another blow to undocumented immigrants, Ohio’s House of Representatives approved a new bill that aims to strip them of the right to receive workers’ compensation when they’ve been injured on the job. There’s significant hope that the bill will not make it all the way through the Ohio Senate. The measure has not been met with a great…
For many people, using a ridesharing app has become a common practice. Services such as Uber and Lyft make it easy for people to get rides anywhere in their city. In July 2017, Lyft announced that it was officially giving over one million rides a day, a milestone already surpassed by Uber. With so many Uber and Lyft drivers on…
If your child suffered a preventable injury with long-lasting consequences during delivery, it’s wise to consider what you’ll need for an effective “life care” plan before filing a lawsuit. Knowing your ultimate goal can make it a lot easier for you and your attorney if you decide to pursue a birth injury lawsuit. You can enter negotiations with that goal…
As a truck driver, you are part of a huge national fleet of workers whom others rely on every day to receive shipments on time. This is an old and proud profession, but as you might already know, it can also be a difficult one. You and other truck drivers in Ohio and elsewhere may do well to consider your…
An Ohio firefighter just won his workers’ compensation appeal without a fight. In a rare move, Ohio authorities decided to step aside and allow a firefighter, who is suffering from terminal cancer, to receive benefits to replace his lost wages and future medical care related to his illness. In addition, when the firefighter dies, his wife and five small children…
The roads can be a dangerous place. In 2016, over 100,000 nonfatal injuries took place on Ohio’s roadways, according to statistics from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. One of the first things you should do after a motor vehicle crash is to get in touch with your auto insurance provider. However, many drivers worry about whether they need a lawyer present…