Cleveland Personal Injury Law Blog
Common questions about texting and driving in Ohio
Every time you drive your car, you put yourself at risk for involvement in a distracted driving accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving accidents kill approximately 9 people and injure more than 1,000 people every day...
Hammock accident kills two Cleveland sisters
An accident involving a backyard hammock left two sisters, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old from the Cleveland area dead. According to rescuers who went to the scene, the hammock had apparently been affixed to a tree and to what authorities described as a brick column....
Complications before and after surgery cited in lawsuit
When a patient seeks treatment from a clinician in Cleveland, they typically do so understanding that there is often an inherent with such actions. Yet that understanding typically only applies to the goals of their treatment; any and all ancillary steps along the way...
What causes trucking accidents?
Commercial trucks provide a necessary service to our country. They provide everyone with the goods and products we need every day. When a vehicle hauls tons of products in its trailer, it becomes hazardous if its driver is not in total control. Every year, thousands...
Ohio’s drunk driving fatalities
To the rest of the country, people in the Midwest are generally regarded as very friendly and responsible. While this is likely the case for most area residents, it seems that there remain enough people who refuse to take public safety seriously and thus put others at...
The statute of limitations for product liability claims
If you sustain injuries due to a faulty product, you can file a product liability claim to recover costs associated with your damages. It is important to file your claim as soon as possible, however. If you wait too long, you may miss out on being able to hold the...
Has your employer retaliated after pregnancy leave?
After giving birth, you need time to recover from delivery and bond with your baby. If you have worked for a company with at least 50 employees for at least one year, you have job protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act. You may take 12 weeks of unpaid leave...
When can I sue for firearm product liability?
Firearms are a unique area when it comes to product liability. It is a product that when it works correctly, it is deadly or at least can cause injuries. In an era where mass shootings are becoming more common, you may wonder if you could sue a firearm manufacturer...
Riding a motorcycle? How to keep yourself safe
Whether you are an experienced motorcyclist or you are hoping to enjoy a new way of exploring Ohio’s roadways, safety should be a high priority before your next ride. While you cannot plan for every possible event on the road, it is possible to take precautions that...
Dropping out of college due to a car crash
Motor vehicle crashes turn the lives of victims upside down in many ways. Aside from serious injuries and emotional trauma, many victims suffer in terms of their emotions and finances. Sometimes, all of these hardships cause people to make major life decisions, while...
