A family member's death can be devastating. Aside from the emotional distress and grief, you might need to face challenges based on the death's circumstances. Surviving family members could have no choice but to bear expensive medical costs and other bills. You could...
If your loved one dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. It's similar to personal injury cases in many ways - the difference is with a wrongful death claim, not only did the negligent action cause...
Since purchasing your own place you’ve really been getting into home improvements. You’ve read books and watched videos on how to do jobs around the house. You’re excited because the new power tool that you ordered to help has now arrived. Unfortunately, the first...
An attractive nuisance is something that is going to draw a person’s attention. It’s been said that it has a “wow factor,” especially when it comes to teens and children. It’s something that they find interesting and that they may be curious about. There are a lot of...
Drunk driving technically happens at all times of the day. There are people who have too many drinks at lunch and get pulled over. There are others who get pulled over early in the morning simply because they were drinking the night before. But it is fairly clear that...
While no money can be sufficient to replace a lost life, you deserve compensation if a loved one died from another person's negligence. How, though, do you ever place a figure on your losses? A lot goes into calculating the amount of settlement that will be enough...
Filing a wrongful death claim is an emotionally difficult process for many people. It forces a grieving family to confront their recent loss, as they must file before the two years pass due to the statute of limitations. Even more difficult than the decision to pursue...
The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one is hard to deal with. While you’re reeling because of the emotional impacts of losing someone you love, you’re also going to be faced with some financial challenges. Sometimes, it’s possible to file a wrongful death...
The Ohio civil courts give you an opportunity to pursue justice after the loss of a loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit can lead to surviving family members receiving compensation for the financial impact of the death of a loved one. However, there are strict...
You likely see news stories about fatal car accidents far more often than stories about fatal motorcycle accidents. Don’t assume that this means riding a motorcycle is safer, though. It’s just a statistical issue. Because there are so few motorcycles out there...
