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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Large trucks cause thousands of accidents each year. Injured victims or their loved ones can hold negligent drivers or their employers liable for any injuries. Choosing the right lawyer to champion your case is one of the most important decisions you will make. How can you make this critical decision? What are the top qualities …
People say dogs are a man’s best friend, and they can also be great companions for kids. Of course, it also pays to be aware of the dangers of dog bites and other aggressive behaviors when children are around. The great majority of dogs are friendly and loving, but — like people — they all …
Every year, approximately 4.5 million people sustain dog bite injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twenty percent of these people will require medical attention at an emergency department or hospitalization for their injuries. What kind of physical injuries can dog bites cause? Facial Injuries Attacks to the face are common …
The Pokémon GO virtual reality game is based on the popular TV show and card trading game, and it has swept the globe and inspired millions of players to get out and be more active. The game works by rewarding players for the distance they walk. The farther you walk, the more characters you can …
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months and affects millions of Americans – and the condition is often the result of a car accident. For some accident victims, the injuries heal and the pain goes away after a few weeks. Unfortunately, many others will have to live with chronic pain from a …
In the United States, about one percent of all injury-related visits to the emergency room are related to dog bites. Many dog bite patients are treated for open wounds and gashes on the skin, but some bites can lead to serious infections. Here is a list of some of the most common infections caused by …
Chronic pain could affect you physically, emotionally, and financially. You may need to spend time in a specialized care facility, make in-home accommodations, or delegate your household obligations elsewhere. Perhaps more importantly, it could affect your ability to work. When this happens, you could work with a personal injury lawyer from our firm. We can …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 12,000 people across the United States are bitten by dogs each day. One out of five of these bites becomes infected, which can lead to serious health consequences, including hospitalization. Any dog, regardless of size, sex, breed, or age, can bite. Even if …
A child under the age of 13 is in a car accident every 33 seconds in the United States, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As parents and responsible drivers, it is everybody’s responsibility to keep our children safe as they travel with us on the roads. The week of September 18-24, 2016 is …
