Wrongful death is a legal concept that arises when the negligence or intentional actions of another party cause an individual's death. It allows the deceased person's family or estate to seek compensation for their loss, including financial support, emotional...

Personal Injury
What are punitive damages in personal injury lawsuits? Examples Included
When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, they may file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for their losses. The most common types of compensation—known as compensatory damages—cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and...
How Does Comparative Fault Affect Your Case in Kentucky and Ohio?
Being based in southwest Ohio, our law firm frequently handles personal injury cases in both Ohio and Kentucky. Given the geographical proximity of these two states, it would be easy to assume that an injury case in one would be just like an injury case in the other....
What is bad faith?
When you purchase insurance, whether it's for your health, home, car, or business, you trust that your insurer will be there when you need them most. But what happens when they aren’t? Bad faith insurance practices can leave policyholders stranded, facing unexpected...
How is pain and suffering calculated in an Ohio personal injury claim?
Figuring out how to quantify an injury victim’s “pain and suffering” is one of the most difficult aspects of any Ohio personal injury claim. Unlike tangible economic losses, like medical bills, property damage and lost wages, the non-economic losses felt through...
What happens in Ohio if you get in an accident without insurance?
Every driver is required to carry the state minimum of auto insurance – but not everybody does. Auto insurance can be prohibitively expensive, and with poor driving histories, these prices can be even more looming. The Insurance Information Institute found that...
How Does A Personal Injury Attorney Assess The Value Of A Personal Injury Case?
Accident injury settlements are absolutely crucial for individuals who have been injured due to someone else's negligence. When you're dealing with the aftermath of an accident, the financial burdens can quickly become overwhelming. Medical bills start piling up, and...
Why You Should Hire a Local Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident?
Getting into an accident is stressful enough without having to navigate the complex world of legal proceedings alone. The personal injury attorneys at the Cincinnati, Ohio law firm of Rittgers, Rittgers, & Nakajima have represented countless accident victims, with...
What is Paraquat?
Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide primarily used to control weeds and grasses in agricultural and non-agricultural settings. It was first produced for commercial use in 1961 and remains one of the most commonly used herbicides worldwide. It is commonly used in...
How Do I Know If I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
Navigating the aftermath of a personal injury can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with life-changing injuries, mounting medical expenses, and an overall sense of vulnerability. Understanding whether you need a personal injury attorney or if your situation...