Cleveland Personal Injury Law Blog
How do you prove employer retaliation?
As an employee, you have both the right and the responsibility to report any discriminatory behavior by your boss, whether it affects you or someone else, to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you suffer bad treatment from your boss after doing so, you...
Mother sues hospital over infant’s wrongful death
Healthcare is vitally important and when a patient is in need, there is no reason they should have to vet their medical professionals. It is expected that expert care be provided. A mother from Waterville is seeking damages for that lack during the labor of her infant...
Bigger vehicles mean bigger problems for pedestrians
When you’re walking amidst cars that seem to get bigger and bigger every year, that feeling that things are getting more dangerous may not be misplaced. Pedestrians are facing record-breaking risks as they walk amongst traffic. Pedestrian deaths on the road are at...
How to report discrimination in the workplace
Ohio law protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and military status. People who think themselves victims of discrimination often do not know what to do. Understanding how to report...
Are you aware of the risk factors for medication errors?
You trust your doctor and pharmacist to take proper care of you. Because your health care providers are human, they may occasionally make an error in your medication. To protect your health, and to help you avoid a medical malpractice claim, see what Patient Safety...
2 killed, many others injured in multi-car collision in Cleveland
Some car accidents in Cleveland may produce little more than minor vehicle body damage; many others may result in catastrophic injuries or even death. In either case, however, those not at fault may be entitled to compensation from those that are. The word...
Speaking with a law enforcement official after a crash
Victims of car accidents have a lot of challenges to work through, some of which turn their lives on end. Topics such as the physical consequences of a crash and the financial hardships that victims endure receive a lot of attention. However, it is important for...
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...
