Posts by Steve Crandall
Ohio Car Crash Reports: How to Get Yours and What to Do With It
After a car accident, your to-do list gets very long very quickly. However, one of the first steps you should take is securing a traffic crash report. Whether you get a copy from the local police department, the State Highway Patrol, or the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), this document includes valuable evidence and…
Read MoreIs Ohio a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
After a car accident, people aren’t thinking about insurance systems and legal terminology. They’re worried about finding out if their family is safe and figuring out how to get to work the next day. Because Ohio is not a no-fault state, people injured in an accident can seek compensation from the party responsible for the…
Read MoreIs Kentucky a No-Fault State? What That Means for Your Claim
People don’t always think about how their car insurance works until they’re involved in a car accident. Kentucky is a “choice no-fault” state. Our state’s insurance system is a little more nuanced than what you’ll find in most other states. What does this mean? It means that most drivers are covered under a no-fault system,…
Read MoreMedical Review Panels in Kentucky: Are They Required?
Many states require that patients with medical malpractice claims submit those claims to a medical review panel before they can move forward with a lawsuit. However, Kentucky does not currently require that claims go before a medical review panel before a lawsuit can proceed. If you’ve heard differently, you’re not alone—while Kentucky did briefly adopt…
Read MoreWhat are Kentucky Nursing Home and Hospital Arbitration Agreements?
When a loved one seeks care at a nursing home, hospital, or assisted living facility, families often run through stacks of paperwork, signing where indicated and reviewing documents briefly. These documents include consent forms, insurance information, HIPAA information, and policies—but you’ll likely also find an arbitration agreement among the admission documents at many medical facilities.…
Read MoreDelayed Cord Clamping: Benefits, Risks, and When Medical Errors May Occur
Delayed cord clamping is now considered standard practice in many hospitals across the United States, but in some situations, the timing is critical. Failing to clamp the umbilical cord at the appropriate moment can lead to serious health complications. In 2026, most obstetric providers now follow updated guidelines from ACOG, which recommend delaying clamping for…
Read MoreInfant Walkers and Child Injuries in 2026 — What Parents Need to Know
In 2026, parents often assume that a baby product must be safe and legally approved for use if you can find it in stores. However, that isn’t always the case. Infant walkers are sold at many large retailers, and you can find countless more on Facebook Marketplace and other resale sites. Despite being widely available,…
Read MoreAre Telehealth Diagnoses Legally Defensible in Kentucky?
In 2026, telehealth is no longer an occasional tool used only when in-person visits aren’t possible; it’s a permanent part of how medical care is provided in Kentucky, expanding access and reducing wait times. However, as telehealth use has increased, so have issues with remote diagnosis and inaccurate virtual diagnoses. If a provider’s standard of…
Read MoreHow Lawyers Quantify Future Costs for a Birth Injury Case: Life-Care Plans, Lost Earning Capacity & More
Birth injuries are unlike other personal injury cases; while most involve a recovery that spans months or years, birth injuries can affect a child for the rest of their life. Families face not only the new needs of their newborn and their own grief for what their child has lost, but a practical question: what…
Read MoreHow Telemedicine Raises New Malpractice Risks in Remote Care
As telemedicine becomes more widespread and establishes itself as a permanent method of healthcare delivery, patients and providers must understand its implications. Telemedicine introduces new challenges in healthcare. While virtual doctor visits offer the benefits of convenience and broader access, they also expose practitioners to greater legal risk. Ohio medical malpractice lawyers have been playing…
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