The short answer is yes. By law, the at-fault person's insurance company owes you for all the damages you suffer as a result of an accident. Damages include things in the past, present and future. Future damages are more difficult to predict. The law requires that...
Month: April 2020
Can I get treatment for my injuries during the current crisis?
The short answer is that it is still possible to get medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Getting proper treatment takes persistence during these times and may not involve an in-person meeting with a physician, nurse, or physical therapist but...
Under What Circumstances Does Mixing Drugs or Alcohol With Sexual Conduct Become A Crime Under Ohio’s Rape Statute?
Ohio's rape statute, 2907.02(A)(1)(c) says:No person shall engage in sexual conduct with another who is not the spouse of the offender or who is the spouse of the offender but is living separate and apart from the offender, when any of the following applies:The other...
Why do some lawyers get higher injury settlements for their clients?
The short answer is because of past jury trial success. Insurance companies are world class data collectors and analyzers. Insurance carriers use complex algorithms to determine the cost of coverage premiums. They also use data and formulas to decide how much money to...
Covid-19 Prison Update
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances in our communities. As society continues to adjust to self-isolation and quarantine, we can only hope that life as we knew it returns to "normal" as soon as possible. While social distancing and...
Ohio BMV Closure and Driver License Issues During Covid-19
Since Governor DeWine's Order closing the majority of BMV locations one month ago, we have had a lot of questions related to driver license issues.What if I need to renew my driver's license, CDL, or vehicle registration?Thankfully, Governor DeWine signed a bill that...
Can You Be Pulled Over For Driving Someone Else’s Vehicle?
Potentially, yes. If you do not have permission to be driving the vehicle, then you are committing a crime and can be arrested. However, a recent United States Supreme Court case held that even if you have permission to drive someone else's vehicle, it is possible...
Butler County Area Courts to Offer Fee Amnesty
If you owe court fees to Butler County Area 1 (Oxford), 2 (Hamilton), or 3 (West Chester) Court those courts are currently offering a fee amnesty program through May 22, 2020. Individuals owing fines in those three courts can have the remainder of those fees waived if...
Should I Make A Claim With My Own Auto Insurance Company If The Car Accident Is Not My Fault?
The short answer is yes. Many people who have been in a car accident caused by another driver worry that their premiums will be raised if they open a claim with their own insurance company. But Ohio law (R.C. 3937.22) is clear that an insurance carrier may not...
Kentucky Jury Verdict in Campbell County -trip and fall while shopping
Barbara Strady, an attorney with is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. Kirk Allison hired Barb Strady to pursue a case against Dunham's Sporting Goods. On July 30, 2016, Plaintiff Kirk Allyson, a 49-year-old male entered Defendant Dunham's...