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24 Hours to Report Your Columbus Dog Bite – Why This Deadline Matters

12-18-25 | Dog Bites

The Clock Is Ticking: Understanding Columbus’s Critical Dog Bite Reporting Window You’ve just been bitten by a dog in Columbus, and amid the pain and shock, there’s a critical deadline: you have exactly 24 hours to report the incident to Franklin County Field Services at 614-525-3400. Missing this window complicates documentation and potentially affects your […]

Columbus Medical Transport Claims: Why 2 Years Matters for Your Case

12-17-25 |

Your Clock Is Already Ticking: Understanding Ohio’s Medical Transport Injury Deadline If you’ve been injured during medical transportation in Columbus, you have limited time—often two years from the date of injury—to file a lawsuit; some claims arising out of medical diagnosis, care, or treatment (including many claims against EMTs/paramedics) may be governed by a different, […]

Why Must Your Dog Be Quarantined 10 Days After Biting Someone in Mansfield?

12-16-25 | Dog Bites

When Your Dog Bites Someone: Understanding Ohio’s Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Your heart sinks as you realize what just happened – your normally gentle dog has bitten someone, and now you’re facing a mandatory 10-day quarantine order from Richland County health officials. This sudden disruption to your life feels overwhelming, especially when you’re worried about your […]

Ohio’s 5,374 Truck Crashes: When Do You Need a Columbus Attorney?

12-11-25 |

The Rising Toll of Ohio Truck Accidents: Finding Your Path Forward When a semi-truck slams into your vehicle at highway speeds, your world changes in seconds. With 5,374 truck crashes occurring across Ohio highways, the reality of commercial vehicle accidents hits home for thousands of families each year. If you’re reading this after a collision […]

Ohio’s 51% Fault Rule: When Can Columbus Auto Accident Victims Still Recover?

12-09-25 |

Understanding Your Rights After a Columbus Auto Accident: What the 51% Rule Means for You If you’ve been injured in a car accident and worry that being partially at fault means you can’t recover anything, Ohio law might offer more hope than you realize. Every day, accident victims hesitate to seek help because they believe […]

$10 Million ODOT Grant for Mansfield Roundabouts: Will Auto Accidents Drop?

12-08-25 | Car Accidents

New Roundabouts Coming to Ohio: What This Means for Your Safety If you’ve been injured in an intersection accident, you know firsthand how dangerous these crossroads can be. With Ohio securing significant federal funding for roundabout construction, including potential projects in the Mansfield area, there’s hope on the horizon for reducing these devastating crashes. The […]

Are You Keeping Medical Transport Records for 7 Years in Mansfield?

12-04-25 | Legal Matters

Medical Transport Record Keeping Requirements Hit Ohio Providers Hard Medical transporters across Ohio face a confusing maze of record retention requirements that could jeopardize their Medicare enrollment and expose them to serious legal consequences. With Medicare demanding 7-year retention periods, HIPAA requiring 6 years, and Ohio Medicaid mandating its own 6-year timeline, many transport providers […]

Do You Have 2 Years to File Your Columbus Truck Accident Lawsuit?

12-01-25 | Truck Accidents

Time Is Running Out: What Every Ohio Truck Accident Victim Needs to Know You have exactly two years from the date of your truck accident to file a lawsuit in Ohio—miss this deadline, and you lose your right to seek compensation forever. This harsh reality catches many accident victims off guard, especially when they’re focused […]

2,142 Failure-to-Yield Crashes Hit Columbus in 2023: Do You Need a Lawyer?

11-27-25 | Car Accidents

When Every Second Counts: Understanding Your Rights After a Failure-to-Yield Accident In 2023, Columbus experienced 2,142 failure-to-yield accidents—that’s nearly six crashes every single day where drivers failed to give the right of way, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, damaged vehicles, and disrupted lives. If you’re reading this after being struck by a driver who […]

How to Get Legal Help After Mansfield’s 1,210 Truck Accidents

11-24-25 | Truck Accidents

Understanding Your Rights After Mansfield’s 1,210 Truck Accidents Being involved in a truck accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks mean that collisions often result in devastating injuries, overwhelming medical bills, and emotional trauma that can last for years. If you’re one of the thousands […]

Only 2 Years to Sue After a Dog Bite in Columbus – When Does Your Clock Start?

11-20-25 | Dog Bites

The Ticking Clock: Understanding Your Rights with a Dog Bite Lawyer in Columbus, OH You’re walking through your neighborhood when suddenly a dog breaks free and attacks, leaving you with painful injuries and mounting medical bills. If this sounds familiar, you’re facing more than just physical wounds – you’re racing against an invisible deadline that […]

Why 33% of Ohio’s Medical Transport Workers Left: Legal Risks for Companies

11-17-25 | Workplace Injury

The Hidden Legal Crisis Behind Ohio’s Medical Transport Worker Exodus Medical transportation companies across Ohio face an unprecedented workforce crisis, with approximately one-third of workers leaving the industry despite an 83% increase in funding that brought $129.9 million annually to ambulance and medical transportation services. If you operate a medical transport company, you’re likely feeling […]

Ohio Ranks 5th in Dog Bite Claims – Mansfield Victims Awarded $39K Average

11-13-25 | Dog Bites

When Man’s Best Friend Becomes a Legal Liability Did you know that approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, with about 885,000 requiring some form of medical care? If you’ve been bitten by a dog in Ohio, you’re not alone in wondering about your rights and compensation options. […]

1,210 Mansfield Auto Accidents in 2023: Do You Need a Lawyer?

11-11-25 | Car Accidents

Facing the Reality of Rising Accident Rates in Mansfield With 1,210 auto accidents reported in Mansfield during 2023, the chances of being involved in a crash have become a stark reality for many residents. If you find yourself among the growing number of accident victims, you’re probably wondering whether hiring a lawyer is necessary or […]

Why Did Franklin County Have Ohio’s Highest 116 Fatal Crashes?

11-08-25 | Truck Accidents

Understanding Franklin County’s Fatal Crash Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Columbus Drivers From 2019-2023, Franklin County led Ohio with 570 fatal crashes over the five-year period, making it the deadliest county in the state for motorists. If you’ve lost a loved one or suffered serious injuries in a truck accident on Columbus roads, you’re not […]

2 Years to File Your Columbus Auto Accident Claim: Don’t Wait

11-05-25 |

The Clock Starts Ticking: Working With An Auto Accident Lawyer in Columbus, OH Have you been in a car accident and wondering if it’s too late to take action? If your accident happened more than a year ago, you might be feeling anxious about whether you’ve already lost your chance to seek compensation. The reality […]

$5,200,000 Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death

Delay in diagnosis of rectal cancer of
35 year old man.
Jury verdict of $5.2 million.

$3,100,000 Auto/Truck Collision Case

20 year old suffered
severe injuries,
the case resolved for $3.1 million

$1,800,000 Wrongful Death Case

40 year old pedestrian
was struck by a truck,
the case resolved for $1.8 million

$1,750,000 Motorcycle/Truck accident

50 year old man suffered
a fractured femur resulting in chronic pain syndrome.
Case resolved for $1.75 million.

$1,200,000 Workplace Injury Case

38 year old injured
by industrial press,
the case resolved for $1.2 million.

$1,047,750.00 Workplace Injury Case

54 year old injured
by defective industrial press,
the case resolved for $1,047,750.00

$1,000,000 Workplace Injury Case

21 year old injured
by defective cart,
the case resolved for $1 million.

$794,590 Workplace Injury Case

38 year old injured by
defective cart and
received $794,590 jury verdict.

$600,000 Slip and Fall Case

55 year old injured
by fall in parking lot,
the case resolved for $600,000.

$600,000 Wrongful Death Case

50 year old
struck by falling tree limb,
the case resolved for $600,000.

$491,400 Slip and Fall Case

29 year old suffered
soft tissue injuries,
and received a $491,400 jury verdict.

$450,164 Low speed Auto Collision Case

48 year old rear-ended
by negligent driver,
and it was a $450,164 jury verdict.

$450,000 Medical Malpractice Case

49 year old suffered
loss of vision in eye.
Case resolved for $450,000.

$350,000 Auto Collision Case

23 year old rear-ended
by negligent driver,
had a $350,000 jury verdict.

$342,500 Nursing Home Neglect Case

90 year old suffered
fractures in fall.
Case resolved for $342,500.

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