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Ohio Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease and Illness

21 Oct 2020

Workers’ compensation isn’t just for acute on-the-job injuries. The Ohio workers’ compensation system is also designed to provide benefits to those who suffer from occupational diseases. For example, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you are suffering...

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits and Accrued Compensation

18 Oct 2020

Fortunately, fatal on-the-job injuries are relatively rare in Ohio. In fiscal year 2017, just 155 of 97,931 claims filed with the state workers’ compensation fund involved a death. When an employee is killed at work, or dies as the result...

Understanding Assault Offenses in Ohio

17 Oct 2020

Charged with Aѕѕаult? Understanding Unique Ohio Criminal Laws Most people have heard of “aѕѕаult and bаttеrу” since they are frequently рrеѕеntеd together and referenced in popular legal television dramas. However, there are important nuances to this area of criminal law...

Understanding Theft Crimes in Ohio

16 Oct 2020

The language of theft crimes can be confusing. For example, you may hear the words “theft” and “robbery” used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing—certain types of theft are robberies, but others are not. Similarly, many people think...

How is an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Settlement Determined?

15 Oct 2020

The Ohio workers’ compensation system is structured to provide ongoing payments to an injured worker while he or she is unable to work and to pay for necessary medical care. However, in some cases, the employer, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...

When Can the Police Search My Vehicle? Must I Consent?

14 Oct 2020

You are driving on Richmond Street in Painesville when the red and blue lights of a police vehicle begin to flash behind you. An officer approaches your vehicle, asks you a series of questions, concluding with whether you consent to...

What to Do When You Are Facing an Arrest Warrant

13 Oct 2020

Contrary to what you may have seen in the movies, running for the Caribbean is generally not the right response to learning that there is a warrant for your arrest. Hiding from or ignoring an arrest warrant is typically a...

Can I Sue My Employer for a Work Injury?

12 Oct 2020

When you’re seriously injured in a car accident or trip on a loose floorboard in a local business, the path to compensation for your injuries typically involves a personal injury lawsuit. Pursuing compensation for a work injury is different. Nearly...

What is Required for a Criminal Conviction in Ohio?

11 Oct 2020

You’ve undoubtedly heard that a person charged with a crime can be convicted only if the judge or jury is persuaded that he or she is guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Even those who have never been charged with a...

Can I Be Fired for Filing an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?

09 Oct 2020

The Ohio workers’ compensation system was created to give injured workers access to medical care and lost wages following a workplace injury. Unfortunately, some employees may be concerned that “rocking the boat” with a workers’ compensation claim will alienate the...

When a Slip and Fall is More than an Accident

08 Oct 2020

Falls happen. Most of us have slipped on a wet floor or icy sidewalk, tripped on an uneven sidewalk or even fallen out of bed at some point in our lives. While these tumbles may be jarring, most don’t cause...

What to Do After a Car Accident in Ohio

07 Oct 2020

Know What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath of a Car Accident in Ohio In 2019, there were over 295,000 crash reports filed throughout Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Of those car accidents, more than 75,000...

When to Shut Down an Insolvent Business

06 Oct 2020

One of the toughest challenges business owners face is determining whether and when it’s time to accept defeat and close down the business. Since most businesses experience unstable income and other setbacks during the early days, it can be difficult...

The Power of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge

03 Oct 2020

In a successful Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, many unsecured debts are discharged. Because “bankruptcy discharge” is a legal term unfamiliar to many people, we tend to talk about the discharge in plain languages, such as “eliminate debts” or “wipe out...

How Bankruptcy Can Stop Debt Collectors Instantly

02 Oct 2020

The two common types of consumer bankruptcy—Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy—offer very different solutions. But, these two debt management options have one very important thing in common: the automatic stay – which can stop debt collectors immediately. What is...

Business Debtors: How to Deal with Commercial Debt Collectors

01 Oct 2020

In Ohio, as well as nationally, business debtors do not enjoy the same protections consumer debtors do. But, that doesn’t mean that debt collectors hold all the cards. In this article, we discuss some of your options if you are...

What is a Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Claim?

29 Sep 2020

Many different kinds of workplace injuries can result in successful workers’ compensation claims in Ohio. Generally speaking, as long as an injury or illness arises out of your employment and happens on the job, it is typically compensable through the...

Estate Planning and Advance Directives

25 Sep 2020

Estate planning is something that Ohio residents of all ages should do. While many people think estate planning is only for older adults or people with serious illnesses, people of all ages can benefit from estate planning. One important aspect...

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Statute of Limitations Applies to Ohio Personal Injury Claims

20 Sep 2020

Ohiо’ѕ ѕtаtutе оf limitаtiоns fоr a реrѕоnаl injurу сlаim аftеr a car ассidеnt is only twо уеаrѕ, beginning from the date of the accident. The statute of limitations is outlined in Ohiо Rеviѕеd Cоdе Section 2305.10. What iѕ a Stаtutе оf...

Falls and Nursing Home Neglect: What You Should Know

20 Sep 2020

Nursing home neglect or nursing home negligence can take many different forms in Ohio. Many nursing home abuse injuries result from passive neglect, which means that a patient or resident was harmed as a result of the facility’s negligent failure...

Five Things to Know About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

20 Sep 2020

If you are considering personal bankruptcy and are wondering whether Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the right option for you, it is important to understand how this type of bankruptcy works. You should also gain a better understanding of the benefits...

Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse in Ohio Nursing Homes

15 Sep 2020

When you seek out a long-term care facility for a parent or other elderly relative, your goal is to keep your loved one safe and healthy. Unfortunately, not every nursing home staff member lives up to his or her obligations....

Exercising Your Right to Remain Silent in Ohio

10 Sep 2020

If you own a television set, you’re probably familiar with Miranda warnings and the “right to remain silent.” You can probably recite the opening lines of the classic Miranda warning: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be...

Distracted Driving Dangers Go Far Beyond Cell Phones

05 Sep 2020

Distracted driving is a serious problem in Ohio and around the country, claiming thousands of lives across the U.S. each year and contributing to hundreds of thousands of injuries. Distracted driving plays an especially prominent role in accidents involving young...

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims for COVID-19

27 Aug 2020

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides medical treatment and compensation to individuals who are either injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness. In the past, the most common occupational illness claims typically stemmed from respiratory issues due...

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Similarities and Differences Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

15 Aug 2020

When an individual files for bankruptcy, it is referred to as ‘personal bankruptcy.’ Filing for bankruptcy becomes a good option when you have debts that you cannot pay off on time and when you become overwhelmed by creditors’ collection efforts....

PLEADER BEWARE: HOW AN OHIO MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION CAN RESULT IN A FEDERAL FIREARM DISABILITY

13 Aug 2020

For many defendants in a misdemeanor criminal case, the immediate ramifications of a guilty plea or a finding of guilt are readily apparent. You’ve been informed by your attorney, the judge, or perhaps even the prosecutor of the maximum penalties...

Common Probate Disputes

01 Aug 2020

The probate process was created to make sure a deceased person’s wishes are followed. Probate is often an emotionally challenging time for survivors; it can be difficult to deal with the complicated legal aspects of the process while grieving the...

COVID-19 Pandemic and Trends in Personal Bankruptcy Law

01 Aug 2020

Personal or consumer bankruptcy enables filers to wipe their financial slates clean when they are overwhelmed by debt and unable to pay their bills. If you are struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy can prevent creditors from foreclosing on or...

OSHA’s Role in the Workplace

31 Jul 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is a part of the Department of Labor, sets out the legal requirements designed to ensure the health and safety of all workers while on the job. OSHA’s rules require employers to...

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