Have a Fun, Safe Independence Day!

June 30, 2015

Lowe 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.

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Expanded Teen Driving Restrictions Take Effect July 1

June 27, 2015

In 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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Road Work Zones Can Be Dangerous at Any Speed

June 23, 2015

Throughout Northeast Ohio, road work and construction projects are in full swing, including a number of projects underway in downtown Cleveland.  While necessary for the upkeep of our roadways and cities, these construction areas are often viewed as annoyances by busy commuters rushing to get to the office.  But no matter how important your next […]

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Ohio Product Liability Lawyer Report: June Recalls Cover a Wide Array of Products

June 20, 2015

Over the past month, companies have recalled an assortment of products that unsuspecting consumers might not perceive as being potentially dangerous.  While many associate product liability injury cases with auto defects or defective manufacturing equipment, the truth is that almost any consumer product has the potential to cause serious injury if manufacturers neglect to take […]

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Berkeley Balcony Collapse Tragedy Highlights Dangers of Property Defects

June 17, 2015

Early yesterday morning, six people tragically fell to their deaths in Berkeley, California after a fourth-story apartment balcony collapsed during a birthday party.  While an investigation of the cause of the collapse is underway, Berkeley’s mayor earlier today reported that the balcony’s wooden beams had rotted and weakened due to moisture damage.  If true, it […]

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Could Budget Plan Provision Increase Ohio Drunk Driving Accidents?

June 13, 2015

A provision of the Ohio Senate’s latest budget plan would allow liquor permit holders in certain circumstances to push the cutoff time for alcohol sales from 2:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.  While a report posted to Cleveland.com earlier this week focused on the application of this new rule to the upcoming RNC convention in Cleveland, […]

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