Tag: Personal Injury
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
Who is at fault in winter weather vehicle collisions?

As ice and snow increase this winter, so do your chances of getting into a car accident. According to the Office of Operations of the Federal Highway Administration, more than 116,800 people are injured every year in motor vehicle crashes that take place in snowy, slushy or icy conditions. Here at Bentoff & Duber, we […]
- Categories: Laws, Legal Advice, Personal Injury
- Tags: attorney, bad weather, car accident, Cleveland, ice, lawyer, Personal Injury, winter
Can I be compensated for injuries from slipping on the ice in Ohio?

With winter in full swing, we know it’s just a matter of days before snow and ice begin to accumulate here in Cleveland. Before the conditions get too bad, we at Bentoff & Duber wanted to remind you of Ohio’s laws when it comes to slips and falls caused by icy winter weather. Read this […]
- Categories: Legal Advice, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
- Tags: ice, Personal Injury, personal injury lawyer, slip and fall
University of California Reaches a Near $1 Million Settlement in Pepper-Spray Case
The University of California has agreed to pay close to a $1 million settlement to students who were involved in a pepper-spraying incident last year at UC Davis. The settlement will be paid through the university’s self-insurance program. Each of the 21 students and alumni, who were pepper-sprayed by campus police during what was said […]
- Categories: Legal News, Personal Injury, Safety
- Tags: Personal Injury
Safety of Parasailing Questioned After Recent Accidents
A common activity for many travelers enjoying a beach-bound vacation is parasailing, an experience that allows people to glide over a body of water wearing just a parachute and a harness guided by a motorboat. The sport has become increasingly popular among vacationers, but has recently come under fire for it’s lack of regulations and […]
- Categories: Personal Injury
- Tags: Personal Injury
Class Action Lawsuit against Zoloft
It was announced earlier this year that Zoloft, (Setraline), the world’s most popular anti-depressant, produced and manufactured by Pfizer Drug Company, will be taking on a class-action lawsuit on behalf of 21 mothers who say their children were born with birth defects caused by the anti-depressant. Zoloft is considered a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), […]
- Categories: Medicine, Safety
- Tags: Claims, drug offenders, lawsuit, Medication, Personal Injury, recall
Minor Accidents Can Cause Long-Term Problems
A simple slip or fall can turn into years of pain, or even disability. If you think that a place of business was lax with regard to your safety, let us know. We’ve been told of countless injuries caused by carelessness, especially during high-volume seasons. Injuries can be caused by items falling from high shelves, […]
- Categories: Safety
- Tags: Confidential Consultation, Minor Accidents, Personal Injury, Slippery Floors