Consumer Protection: Product Liability Law in Action

June 16, 2018

Consumer protection is essential to preventing personal injuries and wrongful deaths.  Government agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission do fantastic work overseeing businesses and taking action when unsafe products enter the marketplace.  But, despite their efforts, consumers continue to suffer. The CPSC has existed for almost fifty years, and yet dangerous products, contaminated food, […]

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Work-Related Injuries and Your Right to Compensation

June 15, 2018

Ohio law provides protections for individuals who suffer work-related injuries.  If you or your loved one were injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits may be available to assist you financially in both the near- and long-term, depending on your situation. But benefits are not a guarantee.  Claims may be denied, disputed, or undervalued, causing […]

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Prescription Errors in Ohio Hospitals

June 11, 2018

Like all medical malpractice, prescription errors occur far more frequently than most people think.  When hospitals policies or hospital staff do not put the focus on appropriate and safe patient care, mistakes are made and patients suffer the consequences.  And, since thousands of prescription errors occur in U.S. hospitals each year, the consequences to patients […]

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The Disability Determination Process (and How a Social Security Disability Attorney Can Help You)

June 10, 2018

The Social Security Administration’s disability determination process is how the agency decides who does and does not qualify for Social Security disability benefits.  Those who have suffered a personal injury (regardless of who is at fault), as well as those who suffer from a debilitating illness or medical condition, can apply to receive financial assistance […]

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James Lowe of Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

June 8, 2018

Cleveland, Ohio – May 31, 2018 – James A. Lowe, founder and partner at Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA, a Cleveland, Ohio-based law firm, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ohio Association for Justice’s 2018 Annual Convention. Lowe was recognized for his lifetime of service and dedication to excellence in litigation, primarily on behalf of individuals catastrophically injured by dangerous and defective products.

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Ohio Liability Law: Who is Liable for Dangerous Products?

May 30, 2018

Liability law in Ohio allows people injured by a dangerous product to pursue legal action for their injuries.  But determining who may be held liable for dangerous products and the damages they cause is not always simple. Vehicles, appliances, tools, and other consumer products may cause injuries for a variety of reasons. Pursuing legal action […]

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