When you think of car crashes, you probably imagine those who have been though the worst. They may have brain damage or spinal injuries. They may have an incredibly different life ahead of them.You shouldn't overlook the damage that soft-tissue injuries can cause,...
Month: July 2020
What is Miami University’s “Healthy Together Pledge” and what happens if I sign it?
Miami University is requiring all students that intend to return to campus in-person for the fall 2020 semester to sign its "Healthy Together Pledge" ("The Pledge"). A link to the Pledge can be found here. Can I refuse to sign The Pledge? Not if you want to attend...
Petty Theft Carries Serious Consequences
Ohio Revised Code §2913.02 contains Ohio's petty theft statute. A theft charge is considered petty theft if the value of the item taken is less than $1,000. So, stealing a $2 candy bar carries the same penalties as a $999 piece of clothing. Once the value of the...
If my child is assaulted by another child, does my child have a personal injury case?
The short answer is yes, but there are obstacles to overcome prior to obtaining compensation.Your child has a claim against the child that caused injury. The claim includes payment for past medical bills, future medical bills, paid and suffering, and punitive damages....
Over $1 Million Dollars For Young Woman Injured In Cincinnati Car Crash
A driver ran a red light in Over-The-Rhine and struck another vehicle injuring the five passengers inside his car and the two people inside the vehicle he struck. Sadly, the driver who ran the red light did not have enough insurance to fairly compensate each of the...
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima adds medical malpractice group with merger of Shea Hartmann law firm and addition of attorney Lindsay Lawrence
is pleased to announce the merger of the former Shea Hartmann law firm, including senior partner Joseph W. Shea and some of his staff, and the addition of highly respected Lindsay Lawrence, daughter of attorney Richard Lawrence. Joseph...
Do I have an injury claim against the owner of the vehicle that hit me, if the owner was not the driver?
Short answer is maybe. A claim for personal injury generally is made against the person who was at-fault for the injury; the negligent party. In an auto accident, the negligent person is the driver of the car that caused the accident. If the owner was not driving, the...
What are the statutes of limitations for an Ohio accident?
When you've been seriously hurt in a car accident, settling your insurance claim is probably the last thing on your mind -- but the insurance company's adjuster keeps calling. Do you have to act immediately, even if you aren't sure how well you're going to recover or...
Can the Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone?
During a criminal investigation, can the police make you turn over your password to your phone? The answer to that question depends on where you live, as the courts are divided on the answer to that question. This makes the question ripe for clarification by the...