Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, remain worried after a 50-car freight train, owned by Norfolk Southern, slid off the train tracks and caught fire in their town on Feb 3. Ten of those train cars were carrying hazardous materials. Five of the ten train cars contained...
On October 1st, 2020, the wheels of a shopping cart locked up and threw its user, Laura Cordasco, 66, over the cart. According to NJ.com, the plaintiff suffered severe injuries and faced daunting medical bills. This incident occurred in New Jersey but could easily...
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...