Wrongful Death

As a hard-working professional, you may have relied on your stay-at-home spouse to handle many family matters. Maybe you have young children who received around-the-clock support from your spouse.  Perhaps you have aging parents who live with you, and your spouse...

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating. In the midst of grief, you may assume filing a wrongful death claim is straightforward and that your loss alone is enough to secure justice.  Unfortunately, even in seemingly cut-and-dried cases, the legal system...

The pain and grief of losing a loved one can be compounded by a sense of injustice when that loss results from another’s negligence or misconduct. A wrongful death claim cannot undo the reality, but it can help you hold the responsible party accountable, secure...

No child should ever have to face the loss of a parent. It can be especially cruel when the accident that took their parent’s life was due to someone else's negligence. As a family member, your role is critical in helping children cope with this tragic situation while...

A sudden death is devastating, but when a hit-and-run driver causes it, the emotional toll is compounded by the lack of answers and the uncertainty of financial security. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, surviving family members are left with a multitude of...

Wrongful death settlements in Ohio vary based on the specifics of the case. If someone's negligence results in the death of a loved one, the surviving family may be able to bring a successful wrongful death lawsuit. The law stipulates who can bring a wrongful death...

There are rules regarding how long a person has to file a personal injury lawsuits. Lawmakers pass these laws, referred to as "statutes of limitations," to help ensure that lawsuits are filed while witness recollections are still fresh and before evidence is lost....

If a loved one passes because of another party's negligence, it may be possible to take legal action against that party. Ohio law generally allows spouses, parents and children of the deceased to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, others may also be granted...

Ohio's new concealed carry law changes the state's gun regulatory system. It will have significant implications for gun owners as well as those who do not. No training required to carry a concealed handgun The new gun law came into effect in June. Now, at age 21,...