Who Can File a Class Action Lawsuit?
September 16, 2015Many, if not most, Ohioans have heard the term “class action lawsuit.” Some may have even received a portion of settlement proceeds from a class action lawsuit without any direct involvement. Few people outside of the legal profession, though, understand that class actions can develop from the willingness of one individual to stand up against […]
Read MoreHow Will a Personal Injury Lawyer Evaluate My Case?
September 12, 2015On this blog, we frequently discuss what will happen after an individual has retained a personal injury lawyer. These topics are important, but it is also helpful for individuals to understand—at least on a very basic level—the types of things that a personal injury lawyer may consider when determining whether any action should be taken […]
Read MoreOhio Department of Health Releases 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review
September 10, 2015Recently, the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Maternal and Child Health released the 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, an annual report detailing the pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths that occur in Ohio each year. For most women and their families, pregnancy, childbirth, and the first months of having a new child are a special and […]
Read MoreBicycle Recall Alert: Trek, Huffy, and Cannondale Models Pose Hazards to Riders
September 5, 2015In less than two weeks, three major bicycle manufacturers have announced recalls of popular bicycle models due to known defects. Here is the breakdown:
Read MoreCan Hackers Cause Car Accidents?
September 2, 2015By now, readers of legal blogs—and, particularly, personal injury blogs—have seen numerous speculative pieces concerning the potential risks and legal consequences of self-driving cars. Self-driving cars and trucks are big news right now, and undoubtedly will impact both the way we travel and how we compensate injured parties following accidents. But with successful driving records, […]
Read MoreProduct Recall Alert: Major Pharmaceutical Company Recalls Eye Treatment Products
August 29, 2015Allergan PLC (formerly Actavis PLC) this week began a voluntary recall of several eye care products after receiving more than a dozen complaints that the manufacturer’s products were causing eye injuries. According to the manufacturer, the recalled products—which include certain products in the company’s popular Refresh brand—share a common packaging defect that causes a portion […]
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