Be aware that trucking companies typically get their investigators and their attorneys on the case within hours of a fatal accident. While this is an emotional and difficult time for you and your family, it is important that you retain your own attorney as soon as...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Where do most Ohio motorcycle accidents occur?
Motorcycle rides across Ohio can offer scenic routes, city streets and open highways. Still, every type of roadway brings different risks. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio recorded 216 motorcycles involved in fatal crashes that resulted in 220...
Can you legally refuse field sobriety tests in Ohio?
Being asked to walk a straight line, stand on one leg or follow an officer's finger with your eyes can put you in an uncomfortable position during a traffic stop. Before you agree to perform these field sobriety tests, it helps to understand what Ohio law requires and...
Uber and Lyft Accidents in Ohio: How Insurance Coverage Works
Rideshare apps have become part of everyday life in Ohio. A ride home after a night out, a trip to the airport, a lift when the car is in the shop. When a rideshare trip ends in a crash, the scene looks like any other collision. Damaged vehicles, possible injuries,...
Economic vs. Noneconomic Damages in an Ohio Car Accident Case
After a crash, most people think of "damages" as one number. Ohio law splits your losses into two categories, economic and noneconomic, and treats them very differently. Knowing the difference is often the difference between a fair settlement and a low one. Economic...
When a Work Injury Is More Than a Workers’ Compensation Claim: Understanding Ohio’s Exclusive Remedy Rule and Third-Party Liability
If you are injured at work in Ohio, your first thought may be that you should be able to sue the person or company responsible for your injuries. After all, if someone’s negligence caused you to suffer a serious injury, shouldn’t you be able to bring a personal injury...
Arousal Mitigation and Defending CSAM Charges In A Digital Age
In our criminal defense practice, we frequently represent individuals who never imagined they would be facing a federal or state investigation. Many of these cases follow a strikingly similar pattern: a habit that began with legal, mainstream pornography that...
How do you know if you have a personal injury claim in Ohio?
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....
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...

