negligence

Elk & Elk Attorney William Price to present at Ohio State Bar Association program

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Elk & Elk Attorney William Price will discuss the ins and outs of negligence cases during an Ohio State Bar Association CLE program. (more…)

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Look Before You Leap: Open and obvious hazards

What you need to know about Open and Obvious Hazards Slip and fall injuries are common in Ohio, but if a hazard is “open and obvious,” the property owner may not be responsible for your injuries. [caption id="attachment_4338" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Property owners are generally not liable for injuries caused by open and obvious hazards....

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Use Caution When Buying Fireworks

If you’re thinking about buying fireworks to add some excitement to your 4th of July celebration in Ohio, think again. First and foremost, aside from sparklers and other small novelty items, fireworks are illegal for personal use in Ohio. While you can buy other types of fireworks in Ohio, all fireworks must be transported...

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Texas Family Awarded $3M in Fracking Lawsuit

In a landmark fracking case, a Texas family has won $2.95 million from an oil company for years of sickness caused by polluted air from nearby drilling. According to court documents, Robert and Lisa Parr filed a lawsuit against Aruba Petroleum Inc. in 2011. They claimed fracking operations near their property had released toxins...

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Calculating Future Medical Costs

http://youtu.be/s2n153feRx8 Ohio attorney Bill Price talks about what to do if your child has been severely injured in an accident and now needs long-term care. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be very challenging, confusing and emotional.  Doctor bills, insurance claims, and other issues won't wait for injuries to heal. What’s even more...

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New Regulations for Helicopter Air Ambulances

[caption id="attachment_2883" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo: Jared Davidson[/caption] After an accident, many victims rely on emergency services to deliver them safely to a hospital in order to receive life-saving medical treatment. While emergency medical transportation usually involves an ambulance, sometimes circumstances necessitate the use of a helicopter. Unfortunately, medevac crashes involving helicopters have been on...

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Limits on Your Personal Injury Compensation

Attorney Gary Cowan explains caps on pain and suffering in Ohio lawsuits.   After being injured in a personal injury accident, you have only one chance to become made whole again and this is to bring a lawsuit against the person who caused you harm. The amount you may be awarded, either by a...

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First Spine Surgeon Patient Awarded $1M, More Cases Pending

A Hamilton County jury has awarded $1.04 million to Crystal Pierce, the patient of Dr. Atiq Durrani in the well-publicized medical malpractice trial of the Cincinnati spine surgeon. Hundreds of Durrani’s patients have also filed similar malpractice claims. The jury awarded the plaintiff $500,000 for pain and suffering, $40,000 for lost wages, and $500,000...

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Health Club Injuries due to Negligence

Sometimes people get hurt when working out. In many cases, gym injuries are the result of improper technique, not stretching, over exertion, or just a simple accident. However, in certain cases, a serious injury can arise due to the negligence of others. Premises Liability Gym, health club, fitness center, no matter what you call...

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Student Hit While Exiting School Bus

Last week was National School Bus Safety week. The idea began in 1964 and has grown to a national event. Schools and other organizations across the country mark the occasion by distributing safety materials and urging motorists to drive carefully. Unfortunately, not everyone headed the warnings. On Wednesday, a vehicle ignored school bus warning...

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