A recent federal employment law case has set a significant precedent that will likely impact the way law enforcement agencies view disabled job applicants and treat disabled employees. It will also likely provide encouragement to injured veterans seeking to be productive citizens as they re-enter civilian life. In Justin Slaby v. Eric Holder, Jr., the […]
Author: Andrew Mounier
Premises Liability: Ohio “Recreational Use” statute
Ohio, like all other states, has enacted a “Recreational Use” statute that provides landowners immunity from civil lawsuits if certain conditions are met. In order to encourage property owners to make their land available to the public for recreational use states decided to shield such landowners from liability against premises liability lawsuits. Ohio’s legislature first […]
Tough Car Accident Scenarios that may require an Attorney
Being involved in a car accident is shocking. If you are injured, it can be devastating. Amid the confusion in the immediate aftermath of an accident, it is often difficult to determine exactly what happened. However, determining who was at fault in an auto accident is essential to determining who will pay for any damages […]
Pharmacy Negligence- Philosophy & the Law
Typically when we think of medical malpractice we think of negligent doctors. We read about doctors who misdiagnose patients, surgeons who leave medical instruments in patients, and anesthesiologists who used a medication that was counter indicative based on the patient’s medical history. However, other medical professionals such as pharmacists also make mistakes, and, sadly, the […]
Statute of Limitations to File a Medical Malpractice Suit
If you’ve ever dealt with any legal situation, you’ve probably heard the term statute of limitations. This is the statute that defines how long you have to act in a given situation involving the courts. If you’re working with a medical malpractice attorney, they’ll make sure to file your claim before this statute expires. The […]
Are You Still Using Mirena?
For many busy women, keeping track of birth control is one more thing to program into the “reminder” section of their iPhone and starting a family may be the farthest thing from their minds. For many young women, a commitment to a career comes first, as well as a trustworthy, hassle-free birth control option. For […]
Common Car Malfunctions that Can Lead to Accidents
Vehicle malfunctions can cause some of the worst imaginable accidents. Car malfunctions are sometimes rather innocuous, such as having the “check engine” light come on and stay on; no matter how many times a mechanic checks the engine. There are other malfunctions, however, that can be deadly. Most of them can be eliminated by simple […]
Largest Personal Injury Cases in History
If you’re speaking with a personal injury attorney, don’t feel guilty if you’re wondering if you’re looking at the potential to get a very large jury award or settlement. This is natural. After all, if you hadn’t suffered some sort of wrong at the hands of a company or another individual, you wouldn’t be speaking […]
Damages that Entail Monetary Recovery in a Personal Injury Case
In order to recover monetary damages in a personal injury case, the person responsible for the injury must have been negligent. Whether you were driving, riding a bicycle, or walking when the accident occurred, in addition to dealing with the physical injuries, you also may have to worry about the financial impact of lost wages […]
5 Things to Do After You’ve Been In a Car Accident
A car accident can cause a variety of injuries. There are several important steps that you should take after every car accident. Although, hopefully you will never need any of these tips, it’s better to be prepared and have a plan if something does happen. Get out of Traffic One of the common effects of […]