The parents of an Ohio teenager who was killed in a car crash while travelling to prom filed a lawsuit against the driver of the vehicle and her parents. The civil suit was filed in excess of $25,000 for the wrongful death of the 17-year-old girl and seeks both...
Month: November 2018
Family of Ohio teen killed in crash on prom night files suit
A group of Ohio teenagers, all from Monroe, thought that prom night would be the highlight of their lives. Instead, one of them died, two others were injured and one of them ended up facing charges of aggravated vehicular homicide after a fatal car accident. Now, the...
Nurse found guilty over acts that led to nursing home death
A 32-year-old licensed practical nurse in Ohio was found guilty at trial for her role in the death -- and subsequent cover-up -- of a 76-year-old nursing home resident. The elderly resident was found frozen to death outside of the nursing home after wandering off, her...
Columbus City Council Pays $410K in Wrongful Death Settlement
A $410,000 settlement has been approved by the City Council of Columbus, Ohio, in the wrongful death lawsuit of an 86-year-old woman. The woman's son filed the suit, which alleged that the woman was wrongfully killed by a firetruck that failed to activate sirens or...
Winter road conditions and negligence: A deadly combination
If you've lived through one or more Ohio winters, you understand how cold and snowy it can be. You might be one of many who look forward to such things, perhaps eagerly awaiting cold-enough temperatures for sitting by a fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book or...
Training can help prevent ladder falls
Falls involving ladders are one of the most common causes of injuries on construction sites. It has been reported that over 300 people die each year from falls on ladders in the United States and many more suffer from severe injuries. It is believed that many of these...
Are your family’s vehicles are prepped for winter roads?
Winter weather can be hard on vehicles, and it can contribute to car accidents resulting in serious injuries. The first snow of the winter season may have caught some Ohio drivers unprepared. However, there is still time to make sure your family is as safe as possible...
Common questions about right-of-way in Ohio
If you have recently been involved in an accident in the state of Ohio, it is likely that you will be concerned with the process of deciding who is at fault. Fault can have implications on any lawsuits that arise from the accident, and it may affect your ability to...
Family of deceased might have wrongful death claims
Under Ohio law, if a person loses his or her life due to the negligence of another, the family of the deceased might be able to assert claims for wrongful death. In car accident or other wrongful death cases, the representative of the estate might bring a lawsuit in...
Family compensation after the death of a loved one at work
If you have lost a loved one due to a work-related accident, you will know that no amount of money can ever turn back time. It is likely that you will be filled with anger toward the workplace and be perplexed as to how such a thing could happen. It is important to...