Personal Injury
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 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 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 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 MoreWhat Happens After You Win a Personal Injury Case in Ohio
Whether you’re awarded compensation via a jury verdict or a settlement, winning a personal injury case in Ohio in 2026 is a huge milestone. While you do receive your compensation after your case concludes, there are several other steps your claim must go through before that money ends up in your bank accounts. Working with…
Read MoreWhat is Sepsis and What Does it Mean to Be Septic?
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s extreme response to an infection. So what is ‘septic,’ then? “Septic” simply means that you are experiencing sepsis. Your infection doesn’t have to be severe to trigger sepsis. Sepsis often triggers widespread inflammation and, in some cases, organ failure. If you develop sepsis, it is imperative…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Case?
If you’re navigating a personal injury claim for the first time, you may find yourself inundated with new and confusing legal terminology. If you’ve been hurt as the result of another person’s negligence, your legal team may be referring to you as the “plaintiff” in your case. But what’s a plaintiff and what does that…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Pharmacy for Medication Errors?
The short answer is yes, you can sue a pharmacy for medication errors under the right circumstances. Pharmacists are medical professionals who take people’s lives into their hands when they fill a prescription. Sometimes, however, a medication error is the fault of a third party such as a doctor. Below is a description of the…
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