Uber Settles CA Wrongful Death Lawsuit
July 14, 2015Today Reuters reported that Uber, the international “ride-hailing” service that connects drivers with passengers via a mobile app, reached a settlement with the family of a child who was killed when she was struck by an on-duty Uber driver in 2013. The tragic story of the six-year-old victim, Sofia Liu, has garnered national attention and […]
Read MoreHow Contingency Fees Work: An Ohio Personal Injury Primer
July 11, 2015Personal injury lawsuits can be quite expensive. The costs of investigating an accident and injury, obtaining medical records, filing a lawsuit, paying for depositions and expert witnesses, and other case expenses frequently add up to thousands of dollars that injured plaintiffs do not have available to them. A contingent fee agreement is a contractual tool […]
Read MoreXarelto Lawsuit Update: New Report Suggests Link Between Rivaroxaban and Vitreous Hemorrhaging
July 7, 2015One month has passed since Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA apprised readers of the dangers of Xarelto (Rivaroxaban), and in that brief period a new report has surfaced that could implicate the anti-coagulant in a host of new injury claims.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se
July 4, 2015It has been some time since the last entry in our “Difference Between…” series, a feature in which we explain, in broad strokes, the difference between related, similar, or frequently confused legal concepts for non-lawyers. In this post, we will be discussing the difference between negligence and negligence per se, two legal terms that you […]
Read MoreHave a Fun, Safe Independence Day!
June 30, 2015Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA would like to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July. With the coming weekend likely to be filled with fireworks, swimming, grilling, and perhaps alcohol, we urge everyone to practice safety and restraint when enjoying these potentially dangerous activities.
Read MoreExpanded Teen Driving Restrictions Take Effect July 1
June 27, 2015In an effort to curb crashes involving inexperienced teenage drivers, Ohio lawmakers passed a series of driving restrictions last April that go into effect on Wednesday. The restrictions, which apply to probationary license holders under the age of eighteen, expand upon Ohio’s teen driving laws enacted in 2007.
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