According to the nonprofit The Marshall Project, the Cuyahoga County jail is considered one of the worst jails in America, a designation noted after an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service following multiple jail deaths in 2018. The deaths of t…
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Wrongful Death Claims Versus Survival Claims in Ohio: What’s The Difference? The unexpected loss of someone you love can result in emotional pain, feelings of loss, and significant financial hardship. When a loved one dies because someone else was…
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The unexpected loss of a loved one is a tragic event that can leave a deep emotional void. As the shock fades, you may feel a sense of injustice and the need to right a wrong. Under Ohio law, families of someone who was killed because of another pers…
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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…
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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…
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Unfortunately, it is not unusual for inmates to be harmed or even killed while in prison. But just because someone is in prison does not mean they lose all their rights. When a correctional facility fails to meet its constitutional duties, the family…
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Did a loved one die in jail? Did they receive substandard medical care? Or no medical treatment at all? Or maybe they were involved in a prison fight or another altercation? The death toll in Ohio jails and prisons is shockingly high, and questions a…
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Most Americans live in urban areas. If you track the number of miles that people drive every day, more are covered in these urban areas. Every individual drive may be shorter – a commute of just a mile or two – but there are so many more people d…
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If you are pregnant and recently survived an auto accident with minor injuries, you may wonder if your baby is safe and well. Many unborn babies continue thriving after a vehicle crash, but it is unwise to assume yours was unharmed in the crash. Seek…
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The difference between medical malpractice and wrongful death can be confusing. But if someone you love was seriously injured or died as a result of medical malpractice, it is important that you understand the difference between these two types of cl…
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