Motorcycles offer riders a tremendous amount of freedom on the roads – but there’s no question that motorcycles can be dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, motorcycles make up just 3% of vehicles, but they are involved in 14% of traffic fatalities –...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Self-Defense Law in Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court recently clarified Ohio’s self defense law. In a four to three decision in State v. Palmer, the Court granted a new trial for a defendant who was convicted of felonious assault in Clermont County. The Court ruled that the jury in the original...
Navigating the Rise of Gray Divorce: Challenges for Divorce Over 50
In general, statistics show that divorces are dropping in numbers across the board, with one exception – the population over fifty years old, typically known as the gray divorce. This can now include everyone from GenX to Baby Boomers and it is a trend that is likely...
What are the risk factors for birth injuries?
Birth injuries are not only distressing for families but can also have long-lasting financial repercussions. It is important for parents who find themselves navigating these issues to learn about the risk factors associated with birth injuries, including potential...
What is the statute of limitations in a personal injury case?
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of another person, you may have a personal injury claim. You have the right to bring your case to court, but you have to be aware of the statute of limitations. The Ohio Revised Code imposes a two-year time limit to bring...
Can I Be Charged With an OVI for Marijuana?
Now that Ohio has legalized marijuana, one question we are often asked is whether a person can still be charged with an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence). The answer is yes. In Ohio a person can be charged with ORC for using marijuana under ORC 4511.19....
Ohio I-70 Bus Crash: Urgent Call for Commercial Vehicle Safety
The recent heart-wrenching incident on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio, has once again drawn attention to the devastating impact of collisions involving commercial vehicles. The catastrophic crash involved a charter bus carrying high school students, which was rear-ended...
Why Are There More Delivery Truck Accidents Over The Holidays?
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and December is quickly approaching. We are entering most people’s favorite holiday season. It is a great time to go see family, buy gifts for loved ones, and make lasting memories. November and December also see a steep...
Ohio Sealing And Expungement Law Has Changed Again
Effective October 3, 2023, Ohio has once again changed what can and can’t be sealed and expunged. The two biggest changes involved domestic violence and third degree felonies. Ohio has once again made fourth degree misdemeanor domestic violence convictions...
Ohio’s Constitutional Carry: Why Get A CCW Now?
Over the summer, Ohio changed its gun law, such that an individual no longer needs a CCW license to carry a concealed firearm. This concept is known as constitutional carry. We wrote a blog post about it here. Even though constitutional carry is now the law of the...