Personal Injury
Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Threatens Safety of East Palestine Residents
On February 3rd, 2023, a mechanical issue with a Norfolk Southern rail car axle caused the fiery derailment of about 50 freight cars in East Palestine, Ohio. Ten cars contained hazardous materials. Five of the cars contained vinyl chloride and were burned after…
Tips for Filing Your Own Police Report If You’ve Been in an Accident in Ohio
You may already be aware that reporting an auto accident should be one of your first steps after the crash. Reporting an accident often involves contacting local police or the Ohio State Highway Patrol. But in some cases, a driver…
Youngstown Speed Cameras in School Zones Are Now Active
Youngstown is making strides to improve pedestrian safety, especially for its young ones. Speed cameras have been put up around 11 Youngstown school zones to help prevent speeding. The equipment will determine your speed, take pictures of your vehicle and…
Red Flags You Hired A Bad Personal Injury Lawyer
The right personal injury lawyer should communicate well, be an effective advocate, and make your life easier as you seek compensation after an injury accident. The wrong lawyer may add confusion to the process, seem ineffective, or not communicate with…
The Dangers of Potholes in Ohio
A pothole is a hole in the road caused by water under the pavement. The water freezing and unfreezing causes the pavement to bend and crack, especially as heavy vehicles drive over the weak spots. As Ohio sees cold weather…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Cases
Despite the shutdown raging across the country, many people will still sustain injuries that will require a personal injury claim. Whether a car accident, slip and fall or another ordinary event (we’re looking at you, novice lumberjacks), accident victims can…
Coronavirus in Nursing Homes: What You Should Know
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across our nation, one of the hardest hit areas is nursing homes and long-term care facilities for the elderly. Already with compromised immunity, our senior citizens are more vulnerable and are at a significantly higher…
What Is The Statute of Limitations To File an Accident Claim in Ohio?
Under Ohio’s law, any lawsuit based on personal bodily injury, product liability, or damage to personal property must be brought within two years from the date of the accident. For some cases in Ohio, the statute of limitations begins on…
Talcum Powder and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Baby powder has been used for over 100 years. When you buy a product to use on your baby, especially one that has been around for that long, you expect that it will be safe to use. Unfortunately, not all…
Five Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Let’s face it. A personal injury lawyer is someone you never really want to call. Either you have been in a car accident, motorcycle accident, have a loved one who has been hurt or suffered a medical malpractice incident. Finding…