Ohio Experiences Highest Increase in Risk of Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities
March 12, 2016A new report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association projects an approximately 10% increase of pedestrian traffic fatalities nationwide in 2015. The preliminary data reported by the GHSA is based on deaths occurring only in the first half of the year, but if projections hold the 10% increase will be the highest year-to-year increase […]
Read MoreOhio Personal Injury Lawsuits: How Does a “Not Guilty” Verdict Affect My Civil Case?
March 5, 2016Recently, a driver involved in a local motor vehicle accident that left two bicyclists dead was found not guilty of criminal charges stemming from the incident. When a defendant is found not guilty in a criminal trial, though, that does not necessarily mean that defendant is free from civil liability for his or her actions.
Read MoreHow Dangerous is Laminate Flooring? What Customers Need to Know
February 27, 2016Many readers will remember a widely-publicized story from March 2015 investigating the link between several incidences of cancer and laminate flooring sold by popular retailer Lumber Liquidators. That report exposed the risks created by Lumber Liquidators’ use and sale of Chinese-manufactured laminate flooring that contained dangerous levels of formaldehyde, a chemical the CDC has confirmed […]
Read More4 Times When You Should Call a Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyer
February 20, 2016If you are like many Clevelanders whose lives are affected by personal injuries, you may have some hesitation when it comes to contacting a Cleveland personal injury lawyer. The legal system can be daunting and complex, and this leads many injured individuals to second-guess whether their particular case is significant enough to warrant the attention […]
Read MoreCPSC: Every Hoverboard on the Market Today May Be Unsafe
February 20, 2016When the media caught wind of the dangers of hoverboards last fall, safety advocates everywhere were hopeful that the national attention would protect at least a few consumers and families from personal injury and serious property damage. While some injuries may have been prevented, some alarming numbers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission make it […]
Read MoreCleveland Personal Injury Law Firm Investigating Artificial Turf/Cancer Link
February 13, 2016For several years there has been convincing evidence that certain types of artificial turf used on athletic fields and playgrounds may be causing cancer among children and athletes. Now, under mounting pressure from advocacy groups, U.S. government agencies are finally investigating whether artificial turf is to blame for many documented cases of cancer, including leukemia […]
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