Personal Injury
Who is Liable for Personal Injuries from Slipping on Ice?

Winter weather not only brings treacherous driving conditions to the roads, but also to parking lots, sidewalks and walkways. Ice (especially black ice) creates potential hazards in otherwise safe environments. The important question is – If you happen to slip and fall on ice and sustain an injury, is someone liable for recovery costs? Seeing […]
- Categories: Legal Advice, Personal Injury
- Tags: slip and fall
Who is at Fault for a Weather-Related Accident?

Vehicle accidents happen every day, and usually it’s evident which driver is at fault. It’s important to know who’s at fault because it gives injured parties the ability to receive any compensation they deserve. But what happens when an accident occurs due to inclement weather conditions? Identifying the driver at fault in these situations can […]
- Categories: Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury
- Tags: car accident, Personal Injury
What to do if You’re Involved in an Accident with a Truck

It’s extremely important to take the proper steps if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, especially when it involves a truck. By taking the proper steps, you will protect your rights after the accident should legal action be necessary to obtain proper compensation for personal injuries you may have suffered. When involved in an […]
- Categories: Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury
Workers’ Compensation Coverage Outside of the Workplace

Workers’ compensation claims are not restricted to just your workplace. If you become injured outside of the workplace while you are working, you may still be covered. It depends on the situation, how you were injured, why you were outside of the office as well as other variables. Here are some situations that you would […]
- Categories: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
What to do if You’re a Passenger with a Drunk Driver and Involved in an Automobile Accident

Although you know that being drunk behind the wheel is not a good decision to make, you might find yourself as a passenger of someone who is under the influence. If I am the passenger of a drunk driver and am injured in an accident where no other cars are involved, do I have a […]
- Categories: Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury
How to Handle Accidents Inside Construction Zones

For all of us that live in Ohio, we know that it is always construction season. As a driver in Ohio, you have gotten great at dodging and weaving through construction zones and avoiding potholes, but have you thought about what to do if you are in an accident in a construction zone? Not only do construction […]
- Categories: Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury
What to Do If You’re Injured on a Motorcycle

As the weather warms up, we’ll begin to see people driving with their windows down, grabbing their shorts out of the closet and, of course, pulling their motorcycles out of the garage. As a motorcycle rider, you are always watching out for drivers that don’t see you, pull out in front of you or are […]
- Categories: Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury, Safety
What Happens When You’re in a Car Accident at Work?

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. However, the process you follow after getting into a car accident on your personal time versus when you’re on the clock does vary. So, how do you know if you should file a workers’ compensation claim or if your employer is liable? Workers’ Compensation Cases […]
- Categories: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
What happens if you’re in a car accident with someone who’s uninsured?

Although it is illegal to drive without insurance in the state of Ohio, nearly one in eight drivers are uninsured. This means you need to be prepared in the event that you are in a car accident with an uninsured (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM). We have compiled a list of steps that you should […]
- Categories: Legal Advice, Personal Injury, Safety
Who is at fault for slip-and-fall injuries in public places?

Slips and falls can be very dangerous and cause serious injuries. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the fall, you may be entitled to compensation to cover your injuries. In this installment of our slip-and-fall blog post series, we are covering falls that take place in public places such as restaurants, malls, hotels and other commercial […]
- Categories: Laws, Legal Advice, Personal Injury
- Tags: fall, fault, liability, public places, slip, slip and fall, Slippery Floors