The recent trend from the Ohio legislature has been to expand the types and number of convictions that defendants are able to have sealed, what some people often consider to be expunged. There are two factors that must be considered when determining if a defendant is...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
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...
Equipment failure on a commercial truck can lead to disaster
Like all motor vehicles, commercial vehicles like semis and other large trucks are complex and intricate. If a system suddenly fails, the driver may lose control and crash into a much smaller passenger vehicle. Thus, the result of an equipment failure on a commercial...
5 common mistakes drivers make that cause left-turn motorcycle crashes
Motorcycle riders are potentially vulnerable to four-wheeled vehicles coming at them from any direction. But one of the most common -- and deadliest -- types of motorcycle accidents happens when a rider is hit by a driver trying to make a left turn. What should be a...
If I was partially at fault for my accident, can I still recover?
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from simple whiplash to severe, permanent disabilities. In addition, they often result in expensive vehicle damage. If a negligent driver struck your car, you can bring a lawsuit against them to recover the costs...
Why Did the Police Charge Me with Two OVI Offenses?
When a person tests over the legal limit for alcohol or drugs, most police officers charge under both the impairment subsection and the legal limit subsection. Under Ohio law, there are generally two types of OVI offenses. One is based upon being impaired (subjective...
What does Ohio’s new anti-hazing law mean?
Governor Mike DeWine signed “Collin’s Law: The Ohio Anti-Hazing Act” into law on July 6, 2021. The law substantially alters R.C. § 2903.31, Ohio’s criminal statute against hazing. The new law is not just aimed at regulating student behavior; administrators, faculty,...
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...
Unnecessary stent placement or angioplasty?
Have you or a loved one undergone a cardiac procedure for angioplasty and/or stent placement in Cincinnati, Ohio? Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen...
Who can sue for wrongful death in Ohio, and what can they recover?
When someone passes away in a tragic motor vehicle accident, it doesn’t just affect their immediate family. The emotional pain – and sometimes even economic impact – of the loss extends to the victim’s entire family and beyond. If you suffered emotional and economic...

