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As an attorney with over 30 years’ experience, I have taken on hundreds of auto accident cases. Helping my clients recover is my highest priority, but often I wish these victims had known their rights prior to an incident. If you don’t know what to do ahead of time, the chaos and shock following an …
An increasing number of safety advocates are pushing for a change in the language we use to describe traffic crashes. They argue that calling crashes “accidents” removes blame from at-fault drivers, and makes crashes seem like an act of fate. After all, human error is the number one cause of traffic incidents. Safety advocates – …
The Fitch Law Firm filed a brief today in the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of one of its sexual abuse victims, Jessica Simpkins, in her case against the Delaware Grace Brethren Church. In 2008, Jessica, then 15, was twice raped by her pastor, Brian Williams. A jury awarded her 3.5 million dollars in pain …
If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by another driver, there are several legal options available. Most cases are settled before reaching trial through negotiations and compromise. In fact, only about 2 percent of injured people end up filing a lawsuit, according to the Rand Institute for Civil Justice. Usually, with a …
January 2016 saw pathological gambling added to the possible side effects for the drug Abilify (aripiprazole), which is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat patients with a variety of mental health disorders. May 2016 has seen an additional warning from the FDA centered around Abilify and other drugs containing aripiprazole. In addition to the compulsivity …
Amidst growing concern over safety issues with IVC filters, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning recommending caution medical devices. IVC filters are surgically implanted into a patient’s inferior vena cava vein, which brings blood from the lower part of the body back to the heart. The small, cage-like filters are designed …
Cleveland.com reports that two pit bull mixes recently attacked a 60-year-old Fairview Park woman when she tried to prevent them from killing her dog. She was unsuccessful in protecting her eight-pound toy poodle mix and the dog was mauled to death. She sustained bruises and cuts during the attack and was taken to Fairview Hospital …
WCPO Cincinnati reports that an Anderson Township woman has experienced an “exploding” washing machine, highlighting a problem Samsung is having with many of their defective washers. The problem is so bad there is even a Facebook page dedicated to the matter. Samsung admits the problem and says it affects top-loading machines manufactured between March 2011 …
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that children sexually assaulted at state agencies have a 12 year statute of limitations, rather than 2, to file suit. The Court ruled in favor of a 14 year old child who alleged that she was sexually abused at the Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility in Delaware, Ohio. A general …
Drivers are often ignorant when it comes to safely sharing the road with motorcyclists. Not stupid, but they are simply unaware and uneducated. Putting aside the fact that drivers are more distracted than riders; most drivers don’t know what safe biking looks like, yet alone that a bike is probably traveling faster than it appears. …
Springfield, Ohio is known for its affordable homes, diverse economy, and historic infrastructure. Many relocate to this city to be closer to their jobs, to develop a small business, or to retire. However, some Springfield neighborhoods are also plagued with crime and a low quality of living. If you and your family are moving to …
Choosing your child’s school is a significant decision. As a parent, you’ll want to look at many schooling choices before deciding. Which school performs well and is best suited for your child’s needs? Which one is the most convenient drive from your home? Related Article: Hospitals And Healthcare Facilities In Marion, OH If you live …
Although driving in Marion County seems less trouble compared to Ohio’s big metros, this county still has its share of motor vehicle crashes. Even quiet state routes in this area become the site of catastrophic accidents. In fact, while bustling cities rack up more accidents, crashes outside city limits are found to be more injurious …
Marion, OH is the county seat of Marion County, but unlike other Ohio cities, it is a largely suburban city with a small-town feel. Although it has a relatively low cost of living and many places of interest, there are areas in the city where safety and employment are wanting. If you are staying in …
Cincinnati’s streets remain the most dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians among Ohio’s three biggest cities, and this might be because law enforcement isn’t enforcing traffic laws such as speed limits as strictly as they should, claims Cincinnati City Council member Greg Landsman. Landsman was reacting to crash data from state sources showing that Cincinnati …
Ohio’s public school system has been in existence since 1825 and has mostly remained a property tax and state funded system providing free pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 education throughout the state. In 2013 Ohio’s public school system had some 1.8 million students enrolled in about 3,700 schools in 1,093 school districts. The state has spent …
A cursory reading of the attractions awaiting visitors to Cincinnati reveals a plethora of sites, attractions and locales geared towards strengthening the loving ties that bind families together. And a closer inspection confirms this to be so. “Cincy” or “The Queen City” was ranked the ninth best city in the United States for raising a …
Ohio has its fair share of dangerous roads, but of the top 350 crash sites in the region, you can find 50 in the Greater Cincinnati area. These rankings were from the data collected by the Ohio Department of Transportation in 2013. According to the report reviewed, Route 126 eastbound at Interstate 71 averaged the …
Mariemont Far and wide, the Village of Mariemont, or simply Mariemont, and its adjoining neighborhoods remains the best location to live and raise your children in Cincinnati — or probably in the entire state of Ohio. Mariemont has consistently been honored as the “Best Suburb near Cincinnati” with the best quality of life index. …
Dayton police have brought back speed-detection and red-light cameras to city streets. The program now includes ten fixed camera systems along with six hand-held devices and two portable trailer units. This move reignites a debate that a previous program started. That plan was left on hold in 2015 due to tougher restrictions on automated traffic …
