Fighting For Your Rights
A Hampton Inn in Marysville was the site of a carbon monoxide leak that poisoned eleven visitors, with seven hospitalized in critical condition and four released after treatments. The initial 911 call alerted authorities that a two-year-old girl had either fallen into...
Premises liability requires owners in Columbus, Ohio, by law to keep their grounds reasonably safe to avoid accidents. Some common accidents that may happen on the property include slipping, falling and getting hit with objects. In order to win premises liability...
A local man who reinforced his mailbox with steel and concrete may become liable for injuries to a driver who hit it. The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments on whether or not the property owner had a duty to ensure his mailbox would break under a vehicle impact. The...
After the condominium collapse dominating the news in June, it's fair to wonder if you are safe in your Ohio condo. This is the type of disaster that can lead to significant personal injury or even death. Experts have explained what can potentially cause condo...
Whether arriving for work, going shopping or taking care of business matters, Ohio residents may use parking lots at any time of the day or night. With distractions like cellphones, to-do lists and deadlines, they may not always be aware of their surroundings. In...
Owners of restaurants and bars in Ohio must maintain safe and secure premises. Neglecting important safety practices such as cleaning wet spills immediately and also putting out warning signs can lead to slip-and-fall accidents — often causing severe injuries. A...
The victim of a nightclub shooting has sued the owners of the establishment where the incident took place. He claims that the owners failed to prevent guests from entering the nightclub with guns. The claim states that the man suffers from disfigurement and permanent...
Reportedly, a lawsuit has been filed against several companies because of the injuries suffered by a customer at one store. A slip-and-fall accident could cost Winn-Dixie and other entities, including Pepsico. In Ohio, when someone is injured because of a slip and...
Premises liability is a tort theory of liability that is premised on “negligence.” The vast majority of tort-related cases are outgrowths from negligence. Negligence mostly holds that victims are entitled to compensation if they were injured due to the negligent...
If you have ever suffered an injury that has sent you to the doctor, chances are you have been asked by the nurse if the injury was related to any specific event. They may have asked if your injury was work related or if it was the result of a car accident. If you...