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...
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2022 Criminal Defense Success
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...
The Unacceptable Costs of Inattentive Tractor-Trailer Drivers
The recent highway tragedy in Lima, Ohio, off of I-75 brings into the forefront an important discussion. The wreck that left 21 people injured and 1 dead on the interstate happened because a 75-year-old man who was operating a tractor-trailer. The driver seems to have...
What can you do if your insurer refuses to pay?
An unexpected car accident can cause significant setbacks, but it should not ruin your life when you are in good standing with your insurance company. If your insurance company offers a low settlement or denies a valid claim, you probably feel betrayed. You pay...
What are punitive damages?
In this blog, we recently discussed the types of damages that auto accident victims can seek in Kentucky and Ohio. The law broadly groups how injuries suffered in a crash can affect your life into two categories: economic damages and noneconomic damages. We also...
Despite Fewer Cars on Ohio and Kentucky Roads, More Traffic-Related Severe Injuries and Death since the Pandemic
Since the pandemic, our firm has seen an uptick in car accident cases caused by reckless driving, especially in commercial truck cases. Our anecdotal observation, that drivers are engaging in riskier behavior since the pandemic, is supported by recently published...
Never Give Up; Case settles for policy limits after one law firm gets no offer
How important is it to pick the right law office after an accident? In short it can be the difference between no offer and a $100,000.00 policy-limit settlement. You may be asking yourself how there can be such a drastic change. Unfortunately, many attorneys either do...
Statute of Limitations During the Covid-19 Crisis
Statute of limitations govern the amount of a time a person has to file a lawsuit. As an example, most injury cases in Ohio caused by negligent acts are governed by a two-year statute of limitations. Meaning, if you are in a car crash, you have two years from the date...
How Does an Auto Insurance Company Value My Car Crash?
The simple answer is : In a way that saves them the most money. Like most businesses, insurance companies want to save money - they want to settle claims as quickly and cheaply as possible. The Law Regarding Injuries; The Value of Injury The injuries that result...
Are The Cases In The “Stella Awards” Emails Real?
No. The "Stella Awards" email is fake news and has been used for decades to convince voters across the country that jury verdicts are out of control. The email claims to be sharing a list of the year's most outrageous personal injury cases and verdicts. It should be...