A recent medical malpractice case was tried by Lindsay Lawrence and Matt Nakajima in Hamilton County, Ohio before Judge Wagner. This was a zero-offer case by the defense and their insurance company. The facts involved a 43-year-old woman went to an OBGYN, a new doctor...
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What you can recover for a traumatic brain injury in Ohio
A motor vehicle crash can cause a brain injury that affects how you think, work, sleep, and move. Medical care may continue for months and often includes therapy and follow-up visits. When expenses rise and income slows, knowing what compensation may include helps...
4 key elements you need to have a valid negligence injury claim
Getting hurt due to negligence and proving it can be a demanding task. To have a viable claim, victims will need to show proof of four things. Understanding what counts as negligence and what does not is crucial in helping victims gather evidence. What you need to...
What are the different types of spinal cord injuries and their consequences?
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves and nerve fibers in a canal in the center of the vertebrae of your spine. It extends down from the lower part of the brain to the lower back. Its purpose is to send and receive nerve signals from the brain. Different Types Of...
How does informed consent impact medical malpractice claims?
Many are left with the impression that they are unable to bring forth a claim for medical malpractice following an injury because they consented to the treatment or the procedure which caused their harm. However, signing an informed consent waiver before undergoing...
What is felonious assault in Ohio?
When people hear the term “assault,” they usually think of a physical fight or an attack that leaves the victim with a visible injury. But under Ohio law, not all assaults are treated equally. The law distinguishes between what is called a “simple” assault and a...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ohio vs. Kentucky: Key Differences Families Should Know
This article is the third in our series highlighting the similarities and differences in personal injury and wrongful death law in Ohio and Kentucky. In this installment, we focus on some of the specific features of the two states’ laws in wrongful death cases. When a...
What Is an “Administrative License Suspension” in Ohio?
Being pulled over for suspected drunk or drugged driving in Ohio comes with immediate consequences that many people don’t expect. One of the most significant is the Administrative License Suspension (ALS) – an automatic punitive action that can take away your driving...
What is the difference between assault and battery in Ohio?
When people hear the words “assault” and “battery,” they often assume they mean the same thing. In reality, these are distinct legal concepts—and the difference between them can significantly affect how a case is charged or defended. Ohio law approaches these offenses...
Cincinnati children’s hospital doctor charged with child pornography: what are parent’s legal options?
There are few times in life we feel more vulnerable than when we need to seek medical care for our children. Parents put a high level of trust in physicians and medical teams to care for their child, but what happens when that trust is violated? This is a question we...

