When an individual sustains serious or fatal injuries in an accident caused by someone else, their loved ones also suffer in a variety of tangible ways. In Ohio, loss of consortium claims can provide an effective way to recover compensation for those damages. Whether you have suffered financial, physical, or emotional losses—or a combination of these—you may be entitled...
Continue ReadingDefective products injure thousands of Americans every year. To hold manufacturers and other liable parties responsible for these defects, both the federal government and the State of Ohio have passed laws relating to product liability. Although product liability technically falls under the personal injury umbrella, the law approaches these claims differently than the average accident. In Ohio, product liability...
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Personal InjuryAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for approximately 30% of all motor vehicle accidents. The majority of these accidents involve regular passenger vehicles, but they also include semi-truck rear ends. If you have been rear-ended by a semi-truck, you understand how frightening it can be. Semi-trucks are much larger than standard cars, and trucks...
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Personal InjuryTragedy strikes when a pedestrian, minding their own business, is hit by a car. The unfair matchup of man versus machine often leaves the pedestrian seriously injured. All too often, pedestrian accidents are fatal. In 2019, motorists killed 128 pedestrians in Ohio crashes. In an analysis of serious and fatal pedestrian accidents in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation...
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Personal InjuryIf you or a loved one suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you know how scary they can be. Injuries to the brain are no joke, and their symptoms are sometimes hard to spot, so any concerns you have about them are always valid. After a TBI that isn’t your fault, you deserve compensation from the person who...
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Wrongful DeathCompared to a typical personal injury case, a wrongful death case can be much more significant. Because of this, the settlement amount for a wrongful death case may also be much more significant. Because settlements are not public, it is impossible to give an average amount of a wrongful death settlement in Ohio. Additionally, there is no ordinary wrongful...
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Personal InjuryA concussion should not be taken lightly—it is a serious medical condition that impacts brain function. Concussions can lead to problems with concentration, memory, balance, and coordination. As a result, it can be challenging to return to school or work and resume everyday activities when battling a concussion. If the wrongful act or recklessness of another caused your concussion,...
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Personal InjuryPersonal injury cases go hand-in-hand with negligence. If you are injured by a person who didn’t act with care, that person may be negligent. If the other person was indeed negligent, you have a right to recover compensation for your resulting injuries. We suggest that you hire an experienced attorney to help you assess how much your personal injury...
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Personal InjuryIf you sustained injuries in an Ohio car accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to pursue legal action. You could be eligible to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. If you’re wondering when to get an attorney for a car accident—or whether you need a car accident lawyer at...
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Personal InjuryIf you were involved in an Ohio car accident while pregnant, you face several risks that other injury accident victims do not typically encounter. Even having a minor car accident while pregnant can cause a significant increase in risk to both mom and baby. Seeking immediate medical attention is critical, no matter how harmless the incident may seem. If...
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