If you suffered an injury in an Ohio accident, you may wonder whether you have a valid personal injury claim. While not every accident results in legal liability, you may have the right to seek compensation if another person's negligence caused your injuries....
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Understanding How Comparative Fault Can Impact Your Case
In Ohio, your personal injury recovery depends directly on your percentage of fault under the state’s modified comparative negligence law. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2315.33, you can still recover compensation if you were partially to blame for an accident, but...
What an NFL Coach’s Car Accident Can Teach You About Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law
Football season is finally here, and with training camps underway, one of the biggest NFL stories of the summer hasn't been about the roster. It's been about a car crash. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan (who, for my money, is the best offensive playcaller in...
Can I Get My Criminal Record Sealed or Expunged in Ohio?
In the mid-to-late nineties when I was a student at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, I played our school’s rugby team, also known as the “Exchequer Ruckers.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with graduate school and non-NCAA college rugby, essentially...
Steps to Take If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect in Ohio
You placed your trust in the nursing home to care for your loved one. You expected safe, competent care. Too often that trust is misplaced. A loved one is neglected, and the family has no idea what to do next or how to hold anyone accountable. If something feels...
Can I lose my professional license for an OVI in Ohio?
In Ohio, an Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI) case can affect more than just a driver’s license. Licensed professionals, including nurses, physicians, teachers, and others, often worry whether a single mistake could jeopardize their professional careers. For...
Can doctors be held liable when AI makes a mistake?
Artificial intelligence changes modern medicine, yet even advanced software systems make bad mistakes. When a computer misreads a scan or suggests a wrong treatment, patients suffer serious harm. This technical shift leaves many Ohio residents wondering who faces the...
Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II Decision Makes America’s Highways Safer
On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued one of the most significant trucking safety decisions in years. In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, the Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers cannot use federal law as a shield against lawsuits...
What if you are hit by an autonomous commercial vehicle?
Driverless commercial vehicles, and the safety risks they bring with them, are here. According to the Wall Street Journal, there are at least nine autonomous-truck companies operating in the United States currently, including major players like PepsiCo. While Pepsi's...
How Ohio’s Marijuana Laws Can Still Get Sober Drivers Arrested For OVI
The legalization of marijuana in Ohio has created a space in the law where it is possible to get yourself into trouble not having seemingly done anything wrong at all. Ohio Revised Code section 4511.19 criminalizing operating a motor vehicle while under the influence...

