Posted in Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death on August 13, 2026

What you need to know Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider gives careless care that hurts a patient. A wrongful death claim can be filed when someone dies because of another party’s carelessness. These two claims can overlap. This happens when careless medical care leads to death. Ohio law sets a different filing...

Posted in Car Accident on August 12, 2026

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Ohio. Whether it is a “fender bender” at a red light in Akron or a high-speed chain reaction on I-77, these crashes happen thousands of times every year. Because they are so common, many people, and nearly all insurance companies, have started...

Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on August 11, 2026

What you need to know Ohio law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks when crossing conditions apply. Pedestrians do not automatically have the right of way in every situation, including mid-block crossings and against active signals. Cuyahoga County recorded 2,215 pedestrian-related crashes between 2019 and 2024, according to the...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 10, 2026

What you need to know Surgical errors are mistakes made by a surgeon or medical team during an operation. Ohio law gives injured patients a limited window of time to file a medical malpractice claim. Not every bad outcome after surgery counts as a surgical error under the law. Victims of surgical errors in...

Posted in Car Accident on August 9, 2026

Key Takeaways Ohio law gives you two years to file a lawsuit after a car accident. The at-fault driver must share the insurance company and contact information at the crash scene. Insurance adjusters often take several weeks to review and process a claim. A lawsuit can push a silent insurer to talk before a...

Posted in Car Accident on August 8, 2026

What You Need to Know A back injury from a car accident can range from muscle strains to serious spinal cord damage. Herniated discs, fractures, and whiplash are among the most common crash-related back injuries. Symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness do not always appear immediately after a collision. Recovery timelines vary widely...

Posted in Car Accident on August 7, 2026

What You Need to Know Passengers injured in Ohio car accidents have the right to file a claim against the at-fault driver. Multiple parties, including the driver of your vehicle and other drivers involved, may share liability. Ohio’s modified comparative fault rule can reduce compensation if the passenger is found partially at fault. Injured...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on August 6, 2026

What you need to know For cases in the Cincinnati area, the litigation phase commonly lasts 12 to 18 months. Ohio law says a malpractice case needs a signed expert statement, called an affidavit of merit, before it can move forward in court. Discovery is often the longest phase, involving expert witnesses, depositions, and...

Posted in Car Accident on August 5, 2026

It is a situation no one wants to face. You are driving through Columbus or Akron, minding your own business, when another car slams into you. You pull over, expecting to exchange insurance information, only for the other driver to admit they don’t have a policy. Or, even worse, they drive away, leaving you...

Posted in Car Accident on August 4, 2026

What You Need to Know Distracted driving includes visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. Looking away from the road can cause a driver to miss sudden hazards. Taking hands off the wheel reduces control when quick reactions are needed. Mental distraction can slow judgment even when a driver is looking ahead. Proving distraction often depends...