Can A Text Messager Be Liable For Sending Texts To Driver?
Nobody would argue that people who text and drive and cause a collision are negligent and should be held accountable for the injuries they cause. In fact, I have argued that to text and drive may well...
View ArticleSPECIAL REPORT: AUTO INSURANCE POLICIES TO AVOID IN OHIO
To quote musical icon Neil Young, “You pay for this, but they give you that.” This adage seems to be the recent trend with auto insurance companies who sell policies in Ohio. Lurking in the fine print...
View Article"Why Don't You Care About What Happened?"
Our friend and neighbor was involved in an auto accident in Canton recently. This morning I spoke to her husband while walking my awesome "Heinz 57" mixed mutt Shepard. Sarcastically, he asked me why I...
View ArticleHOW “INSURANCE COMPANY MATH" ALLOWS OHIO AUTO INSURERS TO DILUTE OR WIPE OUT...
I can prove to you with simple math why your “full coverage” Ohio auto insurance policy is one sided and will leave you scratching your head AND possibly owing thousands in medical bills after a crash....
View ArticleDoes A Prior Felony Conviction Affect My Ohio Car Accident Claim?
What does a prior felony conviction have to do with your Ohio auto accident injury claim? Plenty, if your felony conviction was a "crime of dishonesty." Under our rules of evidence, convictions for...
View ArticleWhy Is The Adjuster Making Me A Low Ball Offer?
The reason is simple: because she can. After almost 25 years of representing Ohioans in auto, truck, and motorcycle accident injury claims, there is one thing I'm sure of: the relationship between you...
View ArticlePhysician Age And Malpractice: Is There A Correlation?
According to a recent article from The American Medical Association (AMA), hospitals are starting to scrutinize the relationship between physicians' age and the quality of care they provide. A study...
View ArticleThe Myth Of "Free Markets" When Tragedy Strikes
Yesterday 28 year old Connecticut woman tragically died in a parasailing ride gone awfully wrong in Pompano Beach, Florida. She and her husband plummeted into the ocean from a height of 200 feet when...
View ArticleAnother Good Reason To Avoid Attorney And Chiropractor Solicitations After An...
It's no secret that we have railed against some attorneys and firms who "solicit" injury victims after an auto accident. These tactics range from offensive to shady (the practice of hiding behind third...
View ArticleDiVinci Robotic Surgery Update
Recently I wrote about some of the hazards and risks associated with the next new shiny object in the surgical world: the DiVinci Robot. Hospitals have forked out millions for these robotic surgery...
View Article"I C Ur Injured--" Law Firms Texting Ohio Auto Accident Victims
Anyone not living on an island knows that texting has become the new craze amongst the younger generation. Even we "older folk" are getting in on the act. Now, certain law firms have taken texting to...
View ArticleObvious Medical Errors--Don't They Just Settle Those Without A Lawsuit?
We've all heard of some egregious, newsworthy medical errors: sponges, clamps, and towels left in the abdominal cavity after surgery, operating on the wrong body part (known in medical speak as "wrong...
View ArticleAnesthesia Errors During Outpatient Procedures--Some Questions To Ask Your Team
Many patients have the perception that anesthesia in simple outpatient procedures is "no big deal." After all, day in and day out, colonoscopies, upper airway endoscopies, and other diagnostic tests...
View Article"How Much Should I Ask For In A Settlement?"
Occasionally we get this question from someone "going it alone" without an attorney. First, there are quite a few reasons NOT to represent yourself in your personal injury claim (and 1 reason where...
View ArticleDoes Signing A Consent Form Prohibit You From Bringing An Ohio Medical...
"Well, the doctor may have screwed up but the patient did sign the consent form, so....."This is a common thought amongst jurors or focus groups in evaluating malpractice claims. After all, everyone...
View ArticlePatient Safety Tip: Avoid Afternoon Surgeries (And Friday Surgeries Too!)
A recent CNN article from a surgeon makes a good case for avoiding afternoon surgeries if at all possible.The reason? Your surgical team might be sleepy. He argues:Our bodies follow natural circadian...
View ArticleInsurance Company Gets Hacked--Another Good Reason Not To Give Your Social...
"We need your client's Social Security number to process the claim." This is a standard request from an adjuster when we notify the responsible party's auto insurance company that we will be handling...
View ArticleQuestions You'll Be Asked During An Insurance Company Recorded Statement
If you've been in an Ohio car or motorcycle accident, you'll soon meet up with an adjuster who wants to take a "recorded statement" from you. We typically advise our clients (or potential clients who...
View ArticleMedical Care In Hospitals: "Copy And Paste?"
Electronic medical records (EMR's) have been hailed as the greatest thing since the X Ray in medical circles. For those unfamiliar, they are replacing the age old handwritten records with entries...
View ArticleOhio Wrongful Death Claims And Bankruptcy
What happens if you pursue or have filed an Ohio wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a deceased loved one, but are considering or have to file for personal bankruptcy before the lawsuit is settled or...
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