On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Jun 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
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....
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Apr 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Jan 8, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Jan 7, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Dec 18, 2019 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Dec 13, 2019 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Dec 9, 2019 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Oct 30, 2019 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Sep 30, 2019 | Personal Injury
If you suffer an injury due to a product not working correctly, then you have the option of filing a product liability case in Ohio. However, proving your case may rely on showing the existence of a reasonable alternative design, which according to the American Bar...
On behalf of Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A. | Sep 8, 2017 | Personal Injury
In a 6-1 vote, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled a Dayton area strip club is not responsible for the serious injuries one of its dancers caused in a drunk driving motor vehicle collision after work. On the night of July 3, 2010, Mary Montgomery was working as a dancer...
