We all love summer and the joy and thrill of amusement parks. Occasionally parks do not take the appropriate measures to keep patrons safe. That's where we come in. We have successfully handled numerous claims throughout Ohio against amusement parks. We hope that our...
Premises Liability
Trip And Fall Verdict: $3 Million
A sixty-nine-year-old woman, Lynda Sadowski, suffered a broken knee cap resulting in surgery after falling on a knocked down wet floor sign laying flat on a multi-colored floor inside of a Casino buffet. Surveillance video confirmed that, during the 90 seconds before...
Whirlpool’s Role In Cancer-Causing Pollution Remains Uncertain
Whirlpool Corp. recently settled a lawsuit with land owners outside Clyde, Ohio. The land owners filed suit because of alleged contamination on their properties. Specifically, they alleged that Whirlpool dumped cancer-causing waste at its site, contaminating soil in...
Injury Liability Issues At Amusement Parks And Fairs
One dozen people were recently injured in a Kentucky amusement park after a children's ride toppled over. At least one personal injury lawsuit has been filed. The complaint specifically references how employees at Beech Bend Amusement Park in Bowling Green behaved...
‘Freak Accidents’ Can Be Tragic, But Are They Really Blameless?
We often receive visits or calls from people who have had a horrible accident happen to them or a family member, but they are unsure whether someone can - and should be - held liable for the resulting injury or death. These situations are often described as "freak...
Average Dog Bite Injury Claim Exceeds $32,000 Per Insurance Study
Each year, Ohio is among the leading states in dog attacks. Despite statewide and community-level efforts to reduce the number of bites and injuries, Ohio is still struggling to get a grip on the problem. The human cost is overwhelming. In August 2014, a 59-year-old...
Premises Liability Claims Range From Slip-And-Falls To Assault
Premises liability claims are a type of personal injury case where the harm was caused by an unsafe or defective condition on another person's property. Premises liability lawsuits can involve injuries suffered on the property of a business, homeowner or even public...
Dog Bite Insurance Claims: Where Does Ohio Rank?
Ohio dog bites resulted in $5 million in insurance claims payouts during 2012, according to State Farm. That seems like a big total, but how does it compare to other states? The top five states for number of claims are below; the sums of their insurance payouts are...