Personal Injury Trial Columbus: Settle or Go to Trial?
As lawyers, we are fierce advocates for our clients. We love litigating our clients’ cases, and we enjoy taking our clients’ cases to trial and getting fair results. When you are an advocate for your client, however, it can be easy to forget about the expenses of taking a client’s case to trial. It is imperative […]
Determining Full, Fair, & Just Compensation
To determine full, fair, and just compensation in a personal injury case, victims need to be adequately counseled and advised of all of the damage factors that are considered under Ohio law. In this post, we’ll explore the basics for determining personal injury compensation in the state of Ohio. Personal Injury Compensation Ohio When determining full, fair […]
Auto Collision Injury Claim in Ohio: Tips for Resolution
In many of my personal injury cases, my clients (before retaining my law firm) often try to resolve their claims on their own. Many of them are surprised when they consult with our law firm and are advised about all of the issues involved. There are many things that must be carefully considered before resolving […]
Dog Attack in Ohio: What to Do If You’re Attacked
Few people ever stop and think about what they would do if attacked by a dog. However, a dog attack can happen at any moment to anyone. In this post, we’ll share a few steps to follow in the event you’re ever attached by a vicious dog. (If you have already been attacked by a […]
Homeowner & Auto Insurance Policy Duties
As an insured car owner and homeowner, you have several duties under your automobile and homeowner insurance policies. For example, you must cooperate and assist with the claim. You must send your insurance company any legal papers you receive relating to the claim. You must have a physical examination with a doctor chosen by your […]
Medical History for Personal Injury Cases in Ohio
Why Providing Your Treating Doctors with a Thorough Medical History is So Important The single most important key to a successful outcome in your personal injury case is to provide all of your treating doctors, specialists and therapists with a thorough history of all of your injuries, limitations, restrictions and inability to enjoy activities. In […]
Dog Bite Victim in Columbus: What You Need to Know
Dog bite cases can be serious. Many times they result in substantial scarring and deformity. Seven out of ten victims of a fatal dog bite are children. An owner of an animal is responsible for the actions of that animal and can be held strictly liable for all injuries caused by the animal. As a victim, […]
10 Questions to Ask an Auto Accident Lawyer in Columbus
When you’ve been involved in an auto accident, your mind races to hundreds of directions at once. How can you slow things down, take a step back, and best assess the situation? Sit down with an experienced auto accident lawyer. How can you make the most of your time together? Before your meeting, consider these […]
Ohio Subrogation Claims
Subrogation in Ohio is an increasingly big problem. In this post, I’ll share four tips to consider when dealing with Ohio subrogation claims. If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss subrogation, please click here or post your question here. 1. Argue That the “Make Whole Doctrine” Applies to Your Case The […]
Subrogation in Ohio
What is subrogation? How does it impact your rights in the event you are injured? This article is the first in an upcoming series on the topic of subrogation in Ohio. We’ll briefly discuss what subrogation means and when to take action. Need assistance on a personal injury claim? If you would like to speak […]