What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
June 3, 2020You may have heard the term “wrongful death” before. In many ways, it seems self-explanatory. However, in legal terms, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought in Civil Court (different from criminal court) against a company or individual when that company or individual (the defendant) has negligently or intentionally caused someone’s death. In Ohio, wrongful […]
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Nursing Home Negligence and Injury – What You Need To Know
May 12, 2020Nursing home negligence is one of the most common forms of abuse and neglect perpetrated against adults 65 years of age and older. It’s important to spot it before it becomes a life-threatening problem and to take the necessary steps to ensure your loved one is removed from a dangerous situation if you believe negligence […]
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Five Things to do After an Automobile Accident in Ohio
December 30, 2019You’re driving along the road and suddenly — BOOM — another vehicle slams into the side of your car after they ran a stop sign. Your car is smashed, you feel pains throughout your body, and your heart is racing. Now what? After a car accident, there are some key steps to take to make […]
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How much money will I receive from Workers Comp if I’m injured at work?
December 11, 2019A work injury can cause a significant disruption to your life, from the pain of your injuries, to your financial stability, to your long-term well-being. In Ohio, the workers compensation system is designed to help compensate injured workers who are disabled because of a work-related injury or occupational disease. But there are limits to the […]
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Ten interesting statistics about nursing home abuse and elder abuse
November 13, 2019The best-available research indicates that one in 10 persons aged 60 or older is the victim of elder abuse, but just 7 percent of all instances of elder abuse are ever reported to state or local authorities. The National Association of Nursing Home Attorneys, a group of legal professionals compiled and shared some eye-opening nursing […]
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What is a catastrophic injury in personal injury law?
October 4, 2019In the world of personal injury, terms such as soft tissue injury, skeletal injury, loss of use, and catastrophic injury (just to name a few) are used to broadly describe the extent of the injury a victim suffered because of an accident. With some injuries, a victim can recover in weeks or months of medical […]
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