It is no secret that a crash between a tractor trailer and a passenger car can have disastrous consequences. The term “truck crash” generally conjures up images and fears of big rigs slamming into other vehicles, severely injuring or killing the driver or passengers...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Biden Signs New Law Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims
Last week, President Biden signed into law S. 3103, entitled "Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022." The new law abolishes the statute of limitations (deadline in which lawsuits must be filed) for certain federal civil causes of action...
Can The Government Take Your Vehicle After an OVI??
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, Yes. In State v. O’Malley, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-3207, the Court recently held that the forfeiture of one’s vehicle following multiple OVI convictions did not violate the Equal Protection Clause and was not an excessive fine...
PASS STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REFORM FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS IMMEDIATELY
In Ohio, survivors of child sexual abuse (abuse which occurs before they turn 18) have until the age of 30 to pursue a civil cause of action against their perpetrator or any organization which failed to prevent the abuse. CHILD USA, the leading national nonprofit...
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...
Medical Gaslighting Can Cause Medical Malpractice; Know the Signs and Get in Touch!
Have you ever been to a doctor’s office and faced continual interruptions from your medical provider? Has your provider ever refused to discuss symptoms you expressed concerns about? Was your provider belittling, rude, or condescending to you? You may have...
Divorce is a team sport
Once you decide to get a divorce, you may feel isolated. Your friends. Your family. Everyone is married. Yet, you are going to get a divorce. It was a long time coming and you finally decided. Now what? What do you do? Who do you talk to? Who will guide you through...
The No Surprise Act: New Medical Bill Relief and What it Means for You
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...
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...
The unwritten Spousal Social Security Benefit of divorce
Even if it is not written into your divorce paperwork, there may be an added benefit you can collect on once you reach retirement age, if you qualify. So long as you were married for at least 10 years, both parties are at least 62 years of age and you have not...

