Posted in Accident & Injury on January 3, 2014

  Ohio attorney Michael Eisner shares a story about a client who was unable to collect compensation for his accident because the insurance company blamed him for his own injuries. Following any motor vehicle accident, you will have to make countless decisions and face added responsibilities. After seeking medical attention, you’ll need to focus on… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 2, 2014

With over 100 million people in the Midwest and Northeast preparing for Winter Storm Hercules, we remember a deadly bus accident that occurred on the snowy roads of Pennsylvania. In 2011, a Martz Trailways bus swerved to avoid one disabled vehicle, but crashed into another car, killing a pedestrian. The bus then crossed back over… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 31, 2013

by Arthur Elk A car accident lawyer can help you if you’ve been injured in an auto-related collision, but the best way to protect yourself is to do all that you can to prevent an accident on the road. The state of Ohio has seen an overall increase in the number of enforcement stops in… read more

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on December 30, 2013

Governor John Kasich signed a bill into law on December 19 to protect Ohio road crews. Introduced by Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville), Senate Bill 137 updates the current “Move Over Law” to include highway construction vehicles. All motorists are now required to slow down and, if possible, move to an adjacent lane when approaching construction,… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 27, 2013

This time of year, many groups launch campaigns to encourage the public to visit nursing homes. We think it’s a great idea, but not just during the holidays. Nursing home residents benefit from regular visits all year long – and you may too. If you or a loved one has been a victim of nursing… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 26, 2013

  Attorney Jay Kelley recalls one traumatic case in which twins were born to thrilled parents. One infant was born healthy, but the other suffers from a lifelong medical condition due to the negligence of hospital staff.   For many, one of the happiest times in our adult lives is the day our child is… read more

Posted in Firm News, Health & Wellness on December 20, 2013

Would you hire an attorney who received his or her law degree online? While the American Bar Association (ABA) has not accredited any law schools offering a 100 percent online learning experience, some schools have started to embrace online learning. Currently, ABA standards state that no more than one-third of an accredited law school’s curriculum… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on December 19, 2013

In a surprising announcement, pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline revealed they will soon put an end to a common industry practice of paying doctors and other health professionals to promote their drugs. The company said it will stop paying doctors to endorse its products at speaking engagements and no longer base the pay of sales representatives on… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 16, 2013

Ohio attorney David Elk discusses why slip and fall accident victims can have a hard time finding an attorney to handle their claim. There are many different types of personal injury cases such as car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death and medical malpractice incidents. Any experienced attorney will be happy to help you with… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on December 12, 2013

German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has been fined $931,000 in federal court for withholding or failing to preserve documents sought by plaintiffs in hundreds of Pradaxa lawsuits. According to court documents, Boehringer failed to preserve or produce files belonging to a high-level scientist, sales representatives, consultants and others. The drugmaker also failed to provide access… read more