Odds 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…
Read MoreOhio 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 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 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 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…
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