Posted in Uncategorized on August 21, 2020

Washington drivers like you understand that distracted driving behaviors pose risks to everyone. But did you know that certain forms of distracted driving can happen without you knowing about it? Or even doing anything to distract yourself?  Drowsy driving falls under this category. There is nothing you are doing in particular that will distract...

Posted in In the news on August 19, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Ohio Opioid Case Going to Trial cleveland.com – A lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio against major opioid distributors is scheduled to go to trial in October. The lawsuit aims to hold the defendants responsible for the devastation from the opioid...

Posted in In the news on August 14, 2020

Ohio has a plan to help close the expected shortfall at voting precincts this fall. The idea is to have attorneys serve as poll workers. An order from the Ohio Supreme Court allows state attorneys to receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for serving as precinct election officials on Election Day. Attorneys must earn...

Posted in In the news on August 14, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. Many of the schemes listed relate to COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments (EIP). The IRS urges the public to constantly be on guard and to look out for others in their lives. “Tax scams tend to rise during tax season...

Posted in In the news on August 12, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Is it Legal to Drive on Ohio’s Highway Edge Lines? Dayton Daily News – The Ohio Supreme Court will hear a case next week interpret a traffic law requiring drivers to stay in the lanes marked on the roadway. The question: Can...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Firm News, In the news on August 6, 2020

What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any action that takes a driver’s attention away from driving. This includes talking on your phone, texting, eating, chatting with passengers in your car, and/or adjusting your radio. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that “…any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction...

Posted in In the news on August 5, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Extends Temporary Ban cleveland.com – Because of a spike in coronavirus cases, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court’s judges extended a temporary halt to jury trials. Pending no further delays, the Court will schedule three trials per week...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2020

Medical malpractice suits can be very complicated, and many people do not even know who to sue for their injuries. For example, many people wonder if they should sue the hospital itself for malpractice, or merely the doctor that performed the procedure. The reality is that in certain cases, yes, you can sue the...

Posted in In the news on July 29, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Big Tech CEO Hearing NPR – Tech CEOs began their defense at a major antitrust hearing on Capitol Hill. Virtual testimony included appearances by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook and Google’s Sundar Pichai. Lawmakers will discuss whether the...

Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2020

The practice of distracted driving in Washington and throughout the U.S. results in numerous serious accidents every day. To put an end to this, the state of Washington asks observers to call 911 if they witness a driver under the influence of electronics. While drivers may use devices such as hands-free Bluetooth, they may...