Safety Reminder: Inspecting Heating Equipment Now Could Save Lives

September 25, 2015

If you are like most people, you probably do not give much thought to your furnace or other home heating appliances until the first cold streak hits.  Given the climate in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio, once we begin using our heating appliances we may continue to need them for weeks or even months at […]

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Nearly One Million “Fixed” Nissan Airbags May Still Be Defective

September 19, 2015

Last year, automobile manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc. recalled approximately 990,000 vehicles due to a dangerous airbag defect.  Now, after Nissan attempted to fix the defect with only a software update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether the manufacturer has in fact remedied the auto defect.

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Who Can File a Class Action Lawsuit?

September 16, 2015

Many, if not most, Ohioans have heard the term “class action lawsuit.”  Some may have even received a portion of settlement proceeds from a class action lawsuit without any direct involvement.  Few people outside of the legal profession, though, understand that class actions can develop from the willingness of one individual to stand up against […]

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Ohio Department of Health Releases 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review

September 10, 2015

Recently, the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Maternal and Child Health released the 2015 Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, an annual report detailing the pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths that occur in Ohio each year.  For most women and their families, pregnancy, childbirth, and the first months of having a new child are a special and […]

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Bicycle Recall Alert: Trek, Huffy, and Cannondale Models Pose Hazards to Riders

September 5, 2015

In less than two weeks, three major bicycle manufacturers have announced recalls of popular bicycle models due to known defects.  Here is the breakdown:

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Can Hackers Cause Car Accidents?

September 2, 2015

By now, readers of legal blogs—and, particularly, personal injury blogs—have seen numerous speculative pieces concerning the potential risks and legal consequences of self-driving cars.  Self-driving cars and trucks are big news right now, and undoubtedly will impact both the way we travel and how we compensate injured parties following accidents.  But with successful  driving records, […]

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