Snowmobile Accidents: Who is Liable?
November 28, 2015With winter coming in less than a month, outdoor enthusiasts throughout Ohio are preparing to switch out their ATVs for their snowmobiles and enjoy some high-speed fun in the snow. While snowmobiling can be a good time for riders both young and old, it is a very dangerous activity. In fact, in 2014 snowmobile and […]
Read MoreChipotle E. Coli Outbreak: What Ohio Customers Need to Know
November 21, 2015Last month, the popular fast-casual chain Chipotle made headlines when it temporarily closed 43 restaurants in Washington and Oregon after dozens of diners fell ill with E. coli food poisoning. Now it appears that this potentially deadly E. coli outbreak has also reached Northeast Ohio.
Read MoreKeeping Your Personal Injury Private in the Age of Social Media
November 7, 2015Years ago, if a defendant or insurance company had doubts as to whether an Ohio personal injury plaintiff was injured as badly as he claimed, they would hire a private investigator to tail the plaintiff in his everyday life. Since the advent of social media, however, this practice is far less prevalent. Now, defendants frequently […]
Read MoreWhat Is An Independent Medical Examination? Cleveland Personal Injury Law Firm Explains the Basics
October 24, 2015Under Ohio negligence law, a plaintiff must establish that he suffered injury as the result of the negligent acts of another. Assuming the plaintiff can successfully prove each element of his claim, the measure of compensation awarded will be based on the extent and severity of the injuries that the plaintiff actually suffered.
Read MoreHospital Falls Lead to Injuries, Increased Nursing Home Placement among Elderly
October 24, 2015Each year, slips, trips, and falls cause thousands of cases of injury and death. While fall injuries can affect people of any age, perhaps no population is more at risk of serious fall injuries than our senior citizens. One particular source of injuries—nursing home falls—leads to countless deaths, bone fractures, and other serious injuries among […]
Read MoreOctober and November Are Historically Dangerous Months for Both Motorists and Pedestrians
October 10, 2015In 2014, the months of October and November saw the highest totals of Ohio traffic accident-related injuries and deaths, with totals of 9,706 and 9,142 respectively. While snowy months typically see higher total crashes, those accidents frequently occur at lower speeds because drivers may be operating their vehicles with extra caution due to road conditions. […]
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