Seeking Sanctions Against Trucking Companies That Do Not Disclose Excess or Umbrella Insurance Coverage

Under Ohio law, every driver must carry minimum liability insurance to provide compensation for people injured in an accident. Of course, the same is true for commercial truck drivers and their employers. However, asserting your legal rights and seek… Read More
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Booze and Boating in Ohio - Boating Accidents Caused by Alcohol Consumption

There are many ways to enjoy boating in Ohio. Whether you find yourself on the shores of Lake Erie or exploring Ohio’s thousands of miles of rivers, there is no shortage of ways to get out on the water in Ohio. When you spend time on the water, it… Read More
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Passenger Options When the Driver Has No Insurance / Is Uninsured

Many discussions regarding car accident liability claims involve the drivers. In the typical personal injury case, typically one driver is responsible for causing the crash, and their insurance company should pay for damages caused by their insured.… Read More
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Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Falls That Lead to Wrongful Death

When a nursing home accepts a new resident, the facility takes on a duty to provide that person with adequate medical care. This duty includes assessing whether the resident is at risk for falling. If they are, the facility must take reasonable steps… Read More
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Spoliation of Evidence & Letter for Preservation of Evidence in Ohio Truck Accident

When a trucking accident causes catastrophic injuries, you must act quickly to preserve and collect information that could be used to prove your case. In fact, black box data and drivers logs need to be requested right away. Why? The federal regulati… Read More
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Understanding Cerebral Palsy and a Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Claim

According to the Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is a “group of conditions that affect movement and posture…caused by damage that occurs to the developing brain, most often before birth.” It is a permanent condition that often appears in infancy an… Read More
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Drunk Driving Fatalities Increase While DUI Arrests Are Down

According to a May 2, 2024, article in the Wall Street Journal, drunk driving deaths across the country are up, yet arrests for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) continue to decline. The result is a major setback for road safety efforts and an unfort… Read More
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: When Can You Sue?

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed in carbon monoxide-related deaths. Most of these deaths happen when a person is exposed to the deadly gas in a confined area, such as a closed garage, inside an RV, or on a boat. Others o… Read More
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Understanding UM/UIM Coverage in an Ohio Auto Accident Case

Ohio drivers are required to carry state-minimum liability insurance in the following amounts: $25,000 per person injured in one accident $50,000 for all people injured in one accident $25,000 for property damage in one accident Nonetheless, more tha… Read More
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Severe and Life-Changing Injuries Commonly Caused by Truck Accidents

When you drive next to a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or other commercial truck, you can easily understand its immense size and power. While the average passenger car weighs a few thousand pounds, a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to… Read More
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