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 […]
Read MoreThree tips to avoid being hit by a car while jogging
August 5, 2019When the weather is favorable, a jog outside can be one of the most invigorating things for your physical and mental health. But any outdoor runner faces a variety of risks depending on the area where they are running, and accidents to a pedestrian in these situations are rarely minor and are frequently severe or […]
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How much is my personal injury case worth? The answer depends on various factors
July 16, 2019About how much is your case worth? Personal injury attorneys will tell you that case value is one of the most asked questions from prospective clients, and it’s also one of the most difficult to answer. The lawyers at Ohio law firm Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA, have decades of experience in personal injury claims […]
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Are sports teams liable for the injuries that might occur to fans?
July 3, 2019The attention of the baseball world will shift to Cleveland this week for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. But not all the focus will be on what takes place on the field. There’s been an ongoing debate about fan safety — and, furthermore, who is liable for that safety.
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What documents should you bring to your consultation with a lawyer?
June 27, 2019So you’ve set up your first meeting with a personal injury attorney to discuss a potential claim. This initial consultation is a great opportunity for you and a lawyer to get to know each other briefly and to determine if you want to hire that lawyer through a formal attorney-client relationship.
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