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...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
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...
Three hidden injuries after an accident
After a serious motor vehicle accident, it can seem like a miracle to be able to walk away with only some scrapes and bruises. Unfortunately, when the cost of medical injuries after an accident can be several thousand dollars or more, some accident victims choose not...
Lawmakers consider legislation on underride collisions
If you have seen the aftermath of an underride collision, you will never forget it. These are road crashes in which a car or smaller vehicle skids or slides underneath the side or rear of a large tractor-trailer. The windshield smashes, top of the car often sheared...
Speed is a key cause of severe injuries and death in car accidents
Chase scenes filled with flashing lights, wailing sirens and screeching tires have long pumped action and drama into TV cop shows and movies about the police. In real life, the chases often end in tragedy. A recent Miami County chase ended in a violent collision that...
Fakes IDs And Underage Drinking
With the COVID-19 pandemic and Ohio’s public health restrictions coming to a close, more and more restaurants, bars, and businesses are able to open up again. This will mean that more people will feel comfortable gathering socially and consuming alcohol. With summer...
Pedestrian Accidents: What You Need to Know About Your Rights
Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries and even death. If you have been injured by a motor vehicle while walking or crossing in a crosswalk, it’s important to understand that you have rights and may be entitled to compensation. In many states, the law...

