Legal Insights for Injured Ohioans
Practical answers to the questions people ask after an accident, from an attorney with 30+ years in Dayton's courts.
The Surgery You Haven't Had Yet: Proving Future Medical Expenses in Ohio
September 2, 2026
An Ohio appeals court upheld six-figure awards for operations that never happened. Recovering the cost of care you have not received yet comes down to four specific things your expert has to say out loud.
Read More →Hurt at Work in Ohio? The Supreme Court Just Restored a $1.9 Million Verdict Over a Missing Safety Guard
August 26, 2026
Workers' compensation usually bars a lawsuit against your employer, but Ohio law carries one narrow exception. The Ohio Supreme Court just made that exception meaningfully easier to use when a machine's safety guard was removed.
Read More →Where Did My MedPay Go? An Ohio Court Explains Your Own Insurer's Duties After a Crash
August 20, 2026
Her policy carried $5,000 in medical payments coverage, and she personally received $190.07 of it. An Ohio appeals court explained why that was allowed, and how high the bar really is for proving insurance bad faith.
Read More →Bitten by a Dog in Ohio? A New Supreme Court Ruling Changed Who You Can Sue
August 5, 2026
Dog owners are still strictly liable, but the Ohio Supreme Court just narrowed who counts as a dog's "harborer," making landlords and property owners far harder to reach. Here's who you can still hold responsible.
Read More →Hurt in a Sidewalk Fall in Ohio? The "Two-Inch Rule" Can End Your Case Before It Starts
July 29, 2026
An Ohio appeals court just threw out a broken-ankle claim over a lip in the concrete measuring an inch and a half. Here's how the two-inch rule works, and what evidence can overcome it.
Read More →Injured on Government Property in Ohio? A New Supreme Court Ruling Makes These Claims Harder
July 17, 2026
In Steigerwald v. Berea, the Ohio Supreme Court narrowed when you can sue a city, school, or park district after an injury on public property. Here's what changed, and what it means for your claim.
Read More →What to Do After a Car Accident in Ohio: A Step-by-Step Checklist
July 15, 2026
The steps you take in the first hour, and the first week, can protect both your health and your legal rights. A clear, Ohio-specific checklist.
Read More →How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Ohio?
July 15, 2026
Ohio's two-year statute of limitations explained: what it covers, the exceptions for minors and wrongful death, and why waiting costs you leverage.
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