What Is Subrogation and How Does It Affect Your Injury Settlement?
Subrogation is how insurance companies recover expenses they have paid. It affects your settlement because money owed comes out of it, leaving you with less that goes directly to you. Working with a personal injury lawyer from Crandall & Pera Law, LLC could help you keep more of your compensation. Keep reading to learn more.…
Read MoreWhat Is a Liability Waiver and Can You Still Sue?
A liability waiver is a legal contract that can release a company from responsibility for accidents and injuries. Essentially, if you sign one, you give up your right to sue – or do you? In some cases, it is a myth that signing a waiver bars you from filing a lawsuit. There are situations where…
Read MoreT-Bone Accident Injuries: Who Is at Fault and How to Recover Compensation
T-bone, side-impact collision, or broadside accident – whatever you call it, this type of crash can be particularly violent, leading to severe and deadly injuries. If you or someone you love was hurt, you may be able to recover compensation from an at-fault driver, but first, you must prove that they were responsible. Liability for…
Read MoreWhat Is the Merging Traffic Sign? Ohio Rules for Merging Lanes
The merging traffic sign tells drivers that two different roads are about to converge and become one. There are rules for how drivers should react when they see this sign. When motorists do not respond correctly, accidents can happen. Crandall & Pera Law, LLC helps clients who have suffered injuries in merging accidents. Reach out…
Read MoreCrandall & Pera Law’s Steve Crandall Honored in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
At Crandall & Pera Law, we’re incredibly proud to announce that one of our founding partners, Steve Crandall, earned a spot in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Founded in 1981, The Best Lawyers in America® has been publishing lists of peer-reviewed members of the legal profession since 1983, making it the…
Read MoreOdds of Dying in a Car Crash: Ohio and National Statistics
If you’re like most drivers in Ohio, you get behind the wheel of your car every day without thinking about the fact that it could be the last time you do so. Car accidents are a leading cause of accidental death in the United States, so although the odds of dying on any specific trip…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Dog Breeds: Bite Risks and Ohio & Kentucky Laws
Dog attacks have left victims in Ohio and Kentucky with devastating injuries, permanent nerve damage, and emotional trauma they carry with them for the rest of their lives. Although any dog can bite under the right circumstances, it’s no secret that some dogs have more frequent bite reports and are more likely to cause severe…
Read MoreU.C. Dorm Assault Lawsuit Raises Questions About Privately Owned Campus Housing
In 2023, a University of Cincinnati freshman was raped at The Deacon, an off-campus building used for student housing. The survivor, identified only by her first name – Chloe – believed she was living in university housing as she started her first year of college and planned to study architectural engineering. Chloe and her parents…
Read MoreAthetoid Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Birth Injury Claims
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that impacts an individual’s movement, coordination, and muscle control. One of the less common forms is athetoid cerebral palsy, which causes involuntary movements that interfere with speaking, walking, eating, and other everyday tasks. It’s also known as dyskinetic cerebral palsy and is sometimes associated with preventable birth complications caused…
Read MoreDiminished Value Claims in Ohio: What They Are and How to File
When your car is damaged in a crash, you may assume that everything’s squared away once your vehicle is repaired—but that’s not always the case. Even with properly done repairs from a reputable garage with OEM parts, your vehicle’s value may suffer. That may negatively impact you once you go to trade in or sell…
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