Bressman Law is pleased to announce Faelan O’Shaughnessy as the winner of its Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship. O’Shaughnessy will receive $1,000 to use toward her aspirations of receiving a doctoral degree in occupational therapy at The Ohio State University (OSU). O’Shaughnessy, 23, is a full-time doctoral student and survivor of a traumatic brain injury. At …
“My paternal grandfather was killed in a drunk driving accident way back in the 1960s,” scholarship winner PCK (who wishes to remain anonymous for privacy reasons) told representatives of Bressman Law. “My dad never knew his dad and so I’ve thought a lot about how drunk driving impacts people and families.” PCK is the author …
Sympathetic personal injury attorneys understand that your livelihood is at stake when you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own. You may not be a litigious person, but you want to be able to pay your medical bills, replace damaged property, and continue living your life free of undue physical, emotional, …
Before his traumatic brain injury, Scott “Scotty” Reeves was on track to receive a full college scholarship for baseball. Then, tragically, he suffered an accident while riding a caster board. Flown to Central Florida Regional Hospital, Reeves went into immediate surgery and eventually made a successful recovery, though the process caused him to miss his …
Negligence is the failure to exercise the degree of care that another sensible person would under similar circumstances. For instance, all motorists have a duty of care to drive safely. Property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in good shape. Anything that deviates from what a reasonable person would do could constitute negligence. …
When someone’s dog bites a person, that person may be entitled to compensation. The Insurance Information Institute (III) found that, in Ohio, the average value of a dog bite claim in 2020 was $38,009. Of course, every case is unique, so you should not assume that the average settlement amount will apply in your case. …
There may be no telling when you might sustain a dog bite at work from a scared or aggressive dog. However, you should know that workers in residential areas run the risk of being bitten or attacked by a dog during their workday. Dog bites are not among the most common injuries you may experience …
If you or a loved one was involved in an accident caused by a semi-truck, you have the option to: Sue the negligent party in a lawsuit Settle with the at-fault party’s insurance company without going to court Bring multiple lawsuits if you were injured and also lost a loved one in the collision Your …
Grace Traina, 18, of Covington, LA, is the recipient of the Bressman Law Safe Roads Policy Scholarship. Grace recently graduated from Mandeville High School and will attend the prestigious New York University Stern School of Business Undergraduate College this fall. Scholarship entrants were instructed to write a policy memo about a specific and actionable way …
The confusion of when to merge onto other highways (among other concerns) can make driving on I-270 in Ohio dangerous. Learn about some strategies that you can use to stay safe and reduce your risk of a car accident while driving on I-270. Avoid Distractions While Behind the Wheel One of the best tips to …
If you or a member of your family was in an accident on I-270, you should take these three steps immediately: Get immediate medical attention for yourself and anyone else who was injured in the accident File a police report to document the time, date, and location of the accident Contact a lawyer as soon …
Congratulations to Danielle Porter, winner of the 2019 Bressman Law Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship. Danielle is a 20-year-old student at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, who shared her remarkable journey of recovery in her winning essay. Danielle is one of the millions of people each year who have suffered brain trauma. In …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 30,000 people die in accidents involving motor vehicles in the United States every year. The most damaging of these accidents involve trucks, which can affect multiple vehicles at a time and cause significant injuries in an instant. These crashes cost billions of dollars …
The new roundabout at Riverside Drive and State Route 161 in Dublin, Ohio has been a major source of confusion and accidents since it opened in summer 2016. While these circular intersections are typically seen as traffic calming tools and promote safety, they can cause problems when poorly designed or for those who are unsure …
Motor vehicle accidents take a huge toll on victims, their families, and another entity you may not have considered — society. The social cost of car accidents can be both economic and noneconomic. Some ways car accidents affect the economy include: Increased insurance premiums: Too many accidents can increase everyone’s insurance premiums, regardless of whether …
When people consider the expenses of brain injuries, they often only consider the physical effects and the costs of medical treatment. However, the emotional and psychological effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be even further-reaching. Below, we detail common psychological and emotional effects of TBI and how you can recover compensation for them. …
Several recent lawsuits have brought a serious risk to light that consumers should be aware of: seat back failure. When rear-ended, front seats in some vehicles may fail, causing the occupant to fly backwards — and crash into whoever is sitting in the backseat. The Danger of Seat Back Failures According to a CBS News …
In early 2016, two self-driving vehicles were involved in serious accidents because their sensors failed to notice the actions of other vehicles on the road. With smarter technology, these accidents could have been avoided. Luckily, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently close to passing a law that would require all new cars …
In the two days of the 2015/2016 New Year’s holiday, there were 1,086 motor vehicle crashes in Ohio, reports the Ohio Department for Public Safety. Half of the deaths in those crashes were alcohol-related. Going out is great fun, but while you are planning, make sure that you read these 12 tips to get home …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put the call out to smartphone companies to help lead the way in reducing distracted driving. In November, the agency issued a proposed, voluntary set of guidelines for smartphone companies to join forces with auto manufacturers and use their combined powers to help drivers put down their …
To secure compensation following a parking lot accident, you will need to prove fault. This involves furnishing evidence the other party acted negligently. This could have involved speeding, failure to yield, or not paying attention. Our law firm can prove fault if you suffered losses in a parking lot accident. Whether you were harmed as …
Trauma from a car accident can put tremendous pressure on the spinal cord. This compression puts pressure on the nerves in the spinal cord. If you did not receive medical treatment at the scene or in the emergency room, see your doctor right away for an evaluation. Tell your doctor about any symptoms you are …
A number of factors contribute to an increase in traffic accidents during holidays. From alcohol-related crashes and winter weather to road rage accidents, your risk of suffering injuries in a car wreck increases when celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. Victims of Ohio car accidents can file a claim to collect compensation to cover their …
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,717 teens between the ages of 15 and 20 died in teen car accidents nationwide during 2014. An additional 170,000 young people in this age bracket suffered injuries. Because of these staggering statistics, a number of …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), attributes approximately 100,000 traffic accidents per year to fatigued drivers. To help raise awareness of this nationwide problem, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has declared November 6-13, 2016 to be Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. What is drowsy driving? Drowsy driving occurs when any of the following …