In Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court gave the insurance companies a huge gift when they decided Robinson v. Bates, 112 Ohio St.3d 17, 2006-Ohio-6362. An injured plaintiff can no longer recover the gross amount of the medical expenses incurred (the old rule), but only the amount that was actually paid. Especially for our personal injury […]
Attorney charging liens
An attorney who obtains a settlement or verdict for his / her client can assert a “charging lien” against the fund obtained. This usually happens when a lawyer working under a contingent fee agreement does some work that contributes to obtaining the settlement, then the client does not pay him or her for that work. […]
Caps on damages (personal injury cases)
In 2005, the Ohio General Assembly passed several “tort reform” measures, the most controversial being the limits on the amount a jury can award in personal injury and product liability cases. (See RC 2315.18). Under the 2005 rules, a plaintiff cannot recover more than the greater of (1) $250,000 or (2) three times the economic damages […]
What are the safest cars for teens to drive?
Congratulations, your teen is enrolled in driver’s education and soon will be able to drive. Your days of driving the “mom taxi” or “dad taxi” soon will be over! But wait…you’re probably going to need a car for your son or daughter to drive. If you’re like most parents, this “new” vehicle must meet three […]
There is Something in the Water – Legionnaires’ Disease
Mount Carmel Grove City, located just outside Columbus, is presently the epicenter of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The Franklin County Public Health reports ten confirmed cases, one of which has resulted in death. The hospital is working in conjunction with Franklin County Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify […]
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