We all see the commercials for car insurance bundles and deals, but when was the last time you actually reviewed your insurance policy and declarations page? Most of us think of our car insurance as just another monthly bill without really paying attention to...
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History of Workers’ Compensation
Every state in the country has some form of workers’ compensation benefits. Each state has it’s own system which they fund with state money. Ohio has it’s own unique system, and while it certainly is not perfect, it is financially stable and offers a process by...
COVID-19 Car Insurance Rebates
With fewer drivers on the road over the last few months of social distancing, many car insurance companies are issuing refunds of the premiums paid by policyholders. These refunds vary for each insurance company and tend to fall between 10-30% of...
Injured in the parking lot at work. Do you have a Workers’ Comp claim? Maybe…maybe not.
I think most people would assume that if you are injured in the parking lot at work while walking in or out of your place of employment that you would have a valid workers compensation claim. However, it is not that simple. Actually, parking lot injuries...
Why Does It Take So Long to Get Through the Social Security Process?
Whenever I meet with a new client, one of the first questions I'm usually asked is how long it takes to get a claim approved. The answer can be painful and unpleasant. In the best case scenario, it can take as little as 2-3 months to get an approval....
Why Picking the Right Doctor Can Make All the Difference
Oftentimes in workers compensation cases we, as attorneys, see a drastic difference in the success rate of claims based upon the doctor that someone chooses to work with. Now clearly there are many factors that go into the success of a workers...
I Have Health Insurance. Why do I need a Personal Injury Attorney?
You are injured in an automobile accident. You go to the emergency room, you follow up with your primary care physician, and you complete three months of physical therapy. You have health insurance that could pay your bills. Do you need an attorney? The short...
The Way to Successfully Navigate the Beginning of Your Workers Comp Claim
I'm often asked by injured workers, and sometimes by doctors as well, what they should do to have the most success in their workers compensation claims (or their patients). While there is no one tried and true way to make sure that your claim will go smoothly because...
Rear-Facing Car Seats: They May Save Your Child’s Life
I was recently speaking with a pediatric ICU doctor about traumatic injuries in small children resulting from car accidents. She told me a story about a mother with three small children. Two children were in booster seats, and she had an infant in a...
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
With the increase in the number of legal forms available online, I find that my friends and acquaintances are asking me whether they need to get an attorney. (No, really, like once a week lately). Indeed, the forms and handbooks make it look pretty simple. I never...