The No Surprise Act (NSA) is a piece of legislation that began this year. This act offers protections by the government against surprise medical bills. But what defines a “surprise medical bill?” Any bill that comes from an out-of-network provider or facility as well...
Personal Injury
DO NOT DELAY IN CONSULTING LEGAL COUNSEL AFTER AN ACCIDENT
The last thing that people want to do when they have been hurt is to undertake extra stress. It takes a toll, both physically and emotionally, to experience and recover from a significant injury. There are many reasons why you should consult with an attorney very...
If my child or someone I know is injured or drowns at a pool, who is legally liable?
Summertime means cold drinks and popsicles for a refreshment, and if you’re lucky, swimming and relaxing by a pool. Time at the pool with friends or family can be some of the best memories created for many people. That is what we hope for at Rittgers Rittgers &...
Ohio Federal Judge Honors Jury’s Role As Fact-Finder
The right to “Trial by Jury” is the defining characteristic of the American justice system. For centuries, juries have decided factual questions at trial, like who is at fault for causing an injury and how much money should be paid to compensate the injured person for...
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...
A brain injury is not always obvious
After a crash, the physical consequences may not manifest immediately. Some injuries, such as those to the brain, may not provide any apparent signs. A traumatic brain injury may become life-altering. Understanding what to look for after an accident may save your...
Keeping the Verdict: Why Your Personal Injury Case Does Not End with the Jury
In a scene from the classic TV show Seinfeld Jerry goes to pick up his reserved rental car only to find out that the company “ran out of cars.” In the ensuing exchange, Jerry sarcastically points out to the rental car company employee that “you know how to take the...
Why should I make a personal injury claim?
It is common for our injury lawyers to hear clients say “I’m not the suing type”. The truth is that no good person wants to be involved in a lawsuit, but sadly our clients did not have a choice– injury was thrust upon them unnaturally at no-fault of their own. Due to...
The symptoms and consequences of a delayed injury
The headache gradually got worse. You do not quite comprehend this. After all, it was just a minor crash between your vehicle and another at an intersection. At least, that is what you thought. However, now you realize that that likely was not the case. You are...
Failure to Admit Fault After Causing an Injury; Frivolous defenses in personal injury cases
We frequently hear about frivolous lawsuits (even though many of the frivolous lawsuit news and stories are fabricated or misstate the facts), but we rarely hear about frivolous defenses. Sadly, insurance companies will go to great lengths to save money – even denying...