Cleveland Personal Injury Law Blog
Protection from pregnancy discrimination
Many women in Ohio want or need to continue working through a pregnancy. A woman knows what she can and cannot do safely while pregnant. Keeping herself and the baby healthy is vital to bringing new life into the world. Not everyone understands this. An employer may...
How a truck’s computer can help your accident case
The government has rules meant to help curb truckers from driving too much before resting. Drowsy driving is a serious problem on the roadways, and the Cleveland area is no stranger to the dangers of truck drivers taking to the road fatigued. Truck drivers bear a...
Motorcycle accidents and the inability to walk
When someone is hit by a vehicle while riding a motorcycle, they will likely face many challenges in the days and months following the crash. At the law firm of JKFM, we know that for many victims this includes financial issues, stress, problems related to missing...
What is product liability?
Product liability is the area of law in Ohio from which businesses could be liable for injuries that result from defective products. In the old days, people had less to do, and they lived less complex lives. If you bought, say, a sword, you probably purchased it from...
Why are drowsy drivers so dangerous?
Residents of Ohio know that you share the road with a myriad of people, and not all of them drive safely. Some engage in distracted driving behaviors. Distracted driving tends to result in the highest fatalities and worst injuries. Today we will look at drowsy...
Avoid missteps after a wreck to keep your claim on firm ground
Car accidents happen fast and can leave you reeling. It’s hard to know what to do after a serious impact, but there are a few things you should likely avoid at any price. Car accidents cost over $400 billion in medical costs every year. That’s a hefty sum, even after...
What Kind of Ohio Laws Protect You After a Dog Attack?
Like many Ohio residents who own dogs, you might be a responsible pet guardian and do not allow it to roam free; however, others do not always keep their dogs confined to a fenced yard or a leash, which can result in an unexpected dog attack. Channel 19 Cleveland...
Can I be fired while on FMLA leave?
Passed in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act assures that covered employers offer leave to employees dealing with a serious medical issue or assisting a family member with a serious medical issue. One of the most common reasons that people use FMLA leave is for...
Age discrimination complaints are growing in number
With a workforce made up of mixed demographics including Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers, age discrimination lawsuits are rising in Ohio and across the nation. According to Forbes magazine, employees file 20,000 complaints alleging discriminating practices...
Manufacturer is liable for injuries and death from amusement ride
Sustaining injuries or experiencing the sudden loss of a loved one as a result of a ride at the Ohio State Fair is a devastating experience for everyone. An amusement ride malfunction, however, means that families may hold its manufacturer, supplier or park operator...
