Across the United States, the federal government has launched a significant enforcement action targeting truck driving schools and commercial driver training programs. This development could have important implications for highway safety, the trucking industry, and,...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Is English fluency required to drive a commercial vehicle?
America's federal trucking regulators are sounding a lot like trucking negligence lawyers these days. In announcing new regulations cracking down on illegal training centers for commercial truck drivers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the agency...
Common Delayed Injuries After a Car Crash and Why They Happen
Most people expect injuries from a car accident to be obvious right away. But in reality, many crash victims don’t feel significant pain until hours, days, or even weeks later. This delay often surprises people—and it can create challenges when dealing with insurance...
Ohio’s top 10 deadliest roads: What drivers and victims need to know
When traffic crashes turn fatal, the consequences are devastating – and not just for the victims, but for the families they’ve left behind. Roadway studies conducted from 2018-2020 and reported in 2025 have shed a lot of light on the dangers faced by Ohio drivers....
The Unseen Risk: Uninsured Drivers on Ohio Roads
Driving in Ohio comes with a hidden risk. Many motorists are unaware of the high number of uninsured drivers on Ohio roads. Despite Ohio’s Financial Responsibility Law requiring all drivers to carry liability insurance, statistics show a significant percentage of...
Understanding The Impact Ohio Criminal Convictions Have On Your Gun Rights
Will I Lose My Gun Rights If Convicted Of A Crime In Ohio? Many folks contact our law firm about restoring their gun rights. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 4 of the Ohio Constitution secures our right to...
Do Ohio’s non-economic damages caps apply to UM/UIM claims?
Some people, even some lawyers, often believe that pain and suffering damages stemming from a car crash are capped at $250,000 under Ohio’s tort reform law that places a legislative ceiling on the amount of money an injury victim can recover for pain and suffering,...
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima Secure $6M Verdict In Surgical Malpractice Case
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...
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...

