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...
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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...
Commonly Asked Questions about Guardian Ad Litem
1. What is a Guardian ad litem (GAL)? A Guardian Ad Litem, or a “GAL”, is a court appointed professional who acts as a neutral third-party voice in a court case involving children. As defined by Ohio Rules of Superintendence “Guardian ad litem means an individual...
Understanding the domestic violence protection order process
A domestic violence civil protection order may be appropriate if a person believes they are the victim of domestic violence or fears imminent harm from a family member or person with whom they were in a dating relationship at the time. The party seeking protection is...
What you need to know about the Law Enforcement Administrative License Suspension
What is an Administrative License Suspension (“ALS”)? Unfortunately, when an individual is charged with a first offense OVI, the law enforcement officer must place the person under a 90-day Administrative License Suspension (“ALS”) if the person submits to a chemical...

