America’s highways are busier than ever, and much of that traffic is semi-tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles. Big commercial trucks are impossible to avoid anymore. No matter the time of day or night, it’s common to have a truck in front, a truck...
Today, the Ohio Supreme Court took a small step toward restoring justice for child sex abuse victims. In the case of Brandt v. Pompa, it found Ohio’s limitation on compensation in certain circumstances to be unconstitutional. At trial, the jury in the case awarded the...
As this year ends, we are proud to share some of the work we accomplished in 2022 for families who came to us for help during a time of need following preventable tragedy. Survivors of Sexual Abuse Konrad Kircher and Ryan McGraw settled claims on behalf of survivors...
As this year ends, we proudly share the variety of ways we helped people achieve justice who were accused of crimes over the past 12 months. There is no greater honor than representing another human being. We take pride in ethically and zealously defending the...
Steve Kilburn recently represented a 16 year old in Juvenile Court who was falsely accused of and charged with rape. The alleged victim in the case was his ex-girlfriend who claimed he raped her before they broke up. There was no physical evidence in the case and the...
The car and truck crash attorneys at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima take tremendous pride in helping and guiding our clients through what is often the most difficult experience in their lives. If you or a friend or loved one are injured in a car or truck accident, we...
In Ohio, injured people face a significant challenge when attempting to hold others accountable for the harm they have inflicted. The reason: Damages caps. Passed in the mid-2000s - as part of a national trend in response to perceived “runaway jury” verdicts –...
Six weeks before the two-year statute of limitations expired, we were contacted by a man who was severely injured in a head on collision. This meant, in six weeks, the man would be barred from pursuing any compensation for his losses. For almost two years the man...
College campuses are increasingly handling more and more Title IX investigations, complaints, and hearings. Over the years campus authorities have gotten better at organizing investigations and hearings. But the rules keep changing. The Department of Education’s...
If I am on probation, can my probation search my cell phone at any time and for any reason? The answer is yes, if you consented to the search. The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled a probation officer did not need reasonable grounds to search a cell phone of a...
