Posts by Marc Pera
What is the Average Personal Injury Settlement in Ohio and Kentucky?
Whether you’ve suffered injuries in a fall, car collision, dog attack, or another type of accident, you’re likely wondering if you have a case—and if so, how much your case is worth. It’s normal to want a clear-cut answer, particularly if you have medical bills piling up and no idea how you’ll pay them off.…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Have No Insurance But the Other Driver Was At Fault?
Few things make a car accident worse than discovering that you do not have active auto insurance. Some people know they don’t currently have car insurance, while others mistakenly assume their coverage is still active. Either way, avoid assuming that not having coverage means that you have no legal rights. While driving without insurance can…
Read MoreHow Long Does an Accident Stay on Your Record in Ohio?
Accidents stay on your driving and insurance records in Ohio for several years. Having a record can affect everything from insurance costs to liability for future auto accidents. However, you can protect yourself from some of these consequences if you can prove that another party caused the collision and you were not at fault. Crandall…
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 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 MoreWhat Is the Ohio Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury?
If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, one of the most important things to consider is how long you have to take legal action against the at-fault party. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for most – but not all – personal injury claims is two years from the…
Read MoreAre Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Settlements Taxable in Ohio?
In Ohio, most settlements for physical injuries, physical illness, medical expenses, and related pain and suffering are generally non-taxable. That’s because the purpose of these types of settlements is to make a victim whole again after suffering an injury – not to serve as income. Exceptions do exist, so if you’ve recently received – or…
Read MoreComparative Negligence in Ohio Car Accident Cases Explained
Ohio car accidents are rarely as cut-and-dry as one driver being completely at fault. In many accidents, both drivers share fault to some degree. In some situations, there’s even a third party that shares liability. When multiple parties are to blame in an accident, Ohio’s comparative negligence rule comes into play. It determines how compensation…
Read MoreDamage Caps in Kentucky Medical Malpractice Cases: Do They Exist?
Medical malpractice cases often involve devastating injuries, a significant decrease in quality of life, and an ongoing need for long-term care. Because these losses can be substantial and cost so much, many states have passed laws that limit how much a patient can recover in a lawsuit. These limits may have a dramatic effect on…
Read MoreWhat Are Brachial Plexus Injuries? 2026 Guide for Parents
When parents search for information on brachial plexus birth injuries, it’s often the result of a tense and tearful conversation with their newborn’s doctor. A brachial plexus injury often happens when the nerves that control a baby’s shoulder and arm are damaged during childbirth. Injuries vary widely in severity, with some babies making a full…
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