When injured in a car accident in Ohio many are afraid of bringing a claim for personal injuries because they don’t have insurance as they are supposed to. They fear they will get into legal trouble. However, even if you don’t have car insurance you are still entitled to fair compensation under the same legal…
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Nursing Home Negligence Concerns Erupt Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven devastating to millions across the country. But while the virus has proven dangerous to all, it has proven deadly for many nursing home residents. Cases of coronavirus have hit nursing homes and assisted living centers hard. Although nursing home residents make up just 11 percent of…
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You Should Go to a Doctor When You’re Injured: Here’s Why
When you are involved in an accident, such as a car crash, you may find yourself in a state of shock. Adrenaline may be coursing through your veins and you’ll likely find yourself worried about everything else but yourself. However, the distress of the situation should not prevent you from seeking medical attention. Here’s why….
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What to Know About Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Ohio
As spring turns to summer and the weather gets nicer, you may want to jump on your motorcycle and go for a ride. There’s something about the wind in your hair and on your back that makes riding exhilarating. But regardless of whether you are a first-time rider or have been riding for years, it’s…
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Uber Will Require Drivers and Passengers to Wear Face Masks
It’s safe to say that our world as we knew it has taken a drastic turn over the last couple of months. We have been forced to make many adjustments in order to deal with our new reality. One such reality has been the mandate to wear masks whenever we enter into a commercial business/property….
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Injured Before Coronavirus? It’s Not Too Late to File a Claim
As our country remains immersed in its battle with the coronavirus pandemic, many things continue to change from what we’ve known. The only businesses that remain open are those considered essential, and most of the country remains under stay-at-home orders. Therefore it’s not surprising that COVID-19 has also impacted personal injury claims for individuals in…
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Who Is Liable When a Dog Causes a Car Accident in Ohio?
Car accidents happen and sometimes we are not the ones who make them but rather the ones ultimately responsible for them. One such instance is when a dog seriously injures someone else or damages his or her property. In the state of Ohio, dog law is essentially the same as property law. Similar to the…
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What to Do if Your Rideshare Driver is Drunk
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are a great way of getting from one place to another in a safe manner. Many often turn to ridesharing services when they have had a few drinks and smartly wish to refrain from driving. But what happens when you get in a ridesharing vehicle only to find…
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Does Comparative Negligence Apply to Motorcycle Accidents?
As the spring and summer weather is upon us, more and more people will be lacing up their boots and hopping on the back of their motorcycles. But while riding a motorcycle can be a very enjoyable activity, more motorcycles on the road mean a greater likelihood of motorcycle accidents. Oftentimes motorcyclists must be on…
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Can Failure to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet Bar Recovery for Damages?
Riding a motorcycle can be quite dangerous. In fact, the likelihood of motorcyclists becoming injured in an accident is five times greater than that of an individual in a passenger vehicle; the likelihood of a fatality, 26 times greater. Additionally, motorcyclists who do not wear helmets are three times more likely to incur a head…
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