On May 3, 2016, a Missouri jury said the Johnson & Johnson Company must pay a $55 million settlement – $5 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages – in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims that the company’s talcum powder is to blame for her ovarian cancer. The suit …
Wrong-way Crashes on the Rise in Ohio
Several local news outlets are reporting a growing problem on Ohio roads. According to data from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the number of wrong-way crashes is rising at an alarming rate. Officials are seeking answers to this problem in hopes of developing a solution to this deadly phenomenon. Wrong-way Crash Deaths Already Making …
Herniated Disc from a Car Accident
The human body is extremely complex, with many built-in protective systems. One of these systems is a collection of discs, located between each vertebra, that protects the spine. Traumatic impacts, such as an accident, can place immense pressure on the spine and cause the soft center of the disc to herniate and aggravate nearby nerves. …
What is the cost of a traumatic brain injury?
Everything we do stems from our brain, making it the most complex organ in the human body. Because the brain controls so much, victims of traumatic brain injuries often need to factor in how their injury will affect their entire life when considering the potential cost of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Common Costs of …
Playground Safety Week 2016 – Recognize These Signs of Dangerous Playground Equipment
Each year from 2001 to 2008, over 200,000 children in the U.S. received emergency care for injuries sustained on playgrounds. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) has designated April 25-29, 2016 as National Playground Safety Week. This week is an excellent time to teach your child how to recognize hazards on the playground and …
How do truck driver texting and driving rules affect your accident?
According to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study published on Distraction.gov, truckers who text while driving a commercial vehicle are more than 23 times more likely to cause a crash or near-crash than those who refrain from texting while driving. For this reason, FMCSA created truck driver texting and driving rules which make …
Tips for Coping with Sudden Death
Losing a loved one to a wrongful death often creates a very different path of grieving than when a family member passes away after an extended illness or from another expected death. Coping with sudden death – whether in a car accident, homicide or other tragic event – may be more complicated and difficult than …
How the Ohio Car Accident Process Works
If you suffer injury in an Ohio car accident, it is important to follow the car accident process correctly to ensure you retain your right to receive compensation from the at-fault driver. How do I begin the process of recouping compensation for my damages? The process typically begins with filing an insurance claim against the …
The Lifetime Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries are devastating and often require extended hospitalization and rehabilitation. Many victims, even after rehab, cannot go back to same life they lived before; they cannot participate in certain hobbies or even hold a job. Many people do consider these costs, focusing instead on their medical bills. This is understandable as these medical …
Ohio Uninsured Drunk Driver Case Study
In October 2015, Ohio attorney David Bressman announced his involvement in a case where an uninsured drunk driver killed an innocent man in a DUI accident. Kim Harriman, the mother of the deceased, contacted Mr. Bressman at the end of an exhaustive search to find an attorney who would take her case. Kim wished to …
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed each April, aims to bring the dangers of distracted driving to the forefront. Sponsored by the National Safety Council, this month honors the thousands of Americans who die each year in distracted driving crashes, as well as working to educate drivers and prevent future accidents. While modern technology allows us …
Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death in Ohio
When someone else’s negligence causes your loved one’s death, your first thought may be a wrongful death suit. However, Ohio law actually gives you two options in this case. Below, we will detail the differences of survival action vs. wrongful death claims. What is a survival action and how does it differ from a wrongful …
Proving Liability for a Head-on Collision
Head-on collisions frequently cause serious injuries and fatalities, making them one of the most dangerous types of auto accidents. Because of the severity of these injuries, it is imperative that you are able to prove liability in a head-on collision to be eligible to receive injury compensation. What causes head-on collisions? There are a number …
Are car insurance settlements taxable in Ohio?
Insurers award insurance settlements to compensate an injured party for her damages and losses. However, sometimes these insurance settlements end up costing more than a victim had originally thought when tax season comes around. Whether car insurance settlements are taxable depends on the type of settlement and what damages the insurer awarded. What damages are …
Top 5 Pieces of Evidence for a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Motorcycle accident claims can be very complicated. Proving liability and gathering evidence are difficult especially when trying to recover from often severe injuries. Unfortunately, even though your primary focus should be on recovering from those injuries, if you want to have any chance of receiving compensation, you need to make sure you gather these top …
Car Accident with a Government Vehicle
Car accidents do not always involve two independent, private drivers; sometimes, you are involved in a car accident with a government vehicle. When this occurs, it is important to note that a state employee often receives protection from liability, through sovereign immunity. What is sovereign immunity? Ohio Legal Services , funded by the Ohio State …
Does vehicle damage affect car accident value?
When a car accident occurs, vehicle damage is usually inevitable. In fact, property damage is even more common than injuries; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts: 2014 Crash Data Key Findings reports that of the 6.1 million police-reported crashes in 2014, 72 percent of these crashes only involved property damage, and …
Pain and Suffering Calculator: How to Determine the Value of Your Claim’s Noneconomic Damages
Economic damages in a personal injury case are easy to calculate: the exact number of finances lost in regards to medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment, etc. are added up. What can be much more difficult to calculate, however, is a claimant’s exact value of noneconomic damages, especially seeing as there is no real pain …
Verdict of Over $400,000 for Family of DUI Accident Victim
In October 2015, Ohio attorney David Bressman announced his involvement in a case where an uninsured drunk driver killed an innocent man in a DUI accident. Kim Harriman, the mother of the deceased, contacted Mr. Bressman at the end of an exhaustive search to find an attorney who would take her case. Kim wished to …
How to File a Car Accident Claim in Ohio
In theory, the process of filing a car accident claim is simple. Of course, reality does not always reflect this simplicity. If fault for the accident is in question or if your injuries cost more than the other driver’s insurance will cover, you should meet with a personal injury lawyer to discuss the correct way …
Do I Have to Notify the Insurance Company after a Car Accident?
Many people wonder if they really have to notify the insurance company after a car accident, regardless of whether or not they sustain injuries. Below, we will discuss whether you need to or not as well as what to tell the insurance company’s adjuster when reporting. Do I Need to Call my Insurance Company After …
What is strict liability in product liability cases?
In most product liability cases, you must prove negligence to show someone was liable for your injuries. However, a concept known as strict liability makes it much easier to take on product manufacturers and recoup compensation. Strict liability is a manufacturer’s complete responsibility for injuries its product causes. If a defective or dangerous consumer product …
Getting Compensation after an Accident in a Rental Car
In many cases, compensation is possible after an accident in a rental car, even if you opted out of the insurance coverage offered by the rental company. The best option, however, is to check if your personal insurance policy covers rental cars before deciding whether or not you should pay extra for rental car insurance. …
What are the dangers of posting on social media after an accident?
As the popularity of social media networks grows, so does their role in personal injury cases. Many people do not recognize how damaging a single Tweet, status update, or other social media post could be during a pending lawsuit. The attorney representing the at-fault party in your accident will be monitoring your networking sites, so …
New AAA Study Looks at Weather-related Car Accidents
A new AAA Foundation study examining weather-related car accidents shows that motorists may be more at risk when snow accumulations are small. While all winter weather conditions can cause an increase in crashes, small amounts of snow may offer false confidence and lead to less cautious driving. What did the study examine? The AAA research …
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