Welcome to the Robenalt Law personal injury blog, where we share insights, updates, and practical advice to help you understand your rights after an accident. Whether you’re facing a serious injury, the loss of a loved one, or legal questions, our team is here to keep you informed and empowered.

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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Steps to Take if You Suspect Medical Malpractice in Ohio

If you or someone you love was harmed and you suspect medical malpractice, you must act quickly to protect your rights. Medical malpractice claims are extremely complicated. They are also subject to an incredibly short one-year statute of limitations… Read More
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Damages and Compensation in Ohio Wrongful Death Claims

The loss of a loved one can be a tragic, painful, and life-changing event. That loss is made worse if you believe your loved one was killed because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful act. In Ohio, the family of a deceased person can seek comp… Read More
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A Downed Powerline Can Kill

Every year in the United States, more than 400 people are killed by electrocution, and more than 4,000 people suffer non-fatal electrical injuries. The most common cause of electrocution death is contact with a downed power line. Death or injury caus… Read More
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