With the advent of tort reform in Ohio and other factors (including the exorbitant cost of taking some cases to trial), there has been “a precipitous decline in civil trials across Ohio.” See Ohio Trial, page 12. Parties are thus choosing to resolve their disputes in other ways, including through mediation. So what is mediation, […]
What Are Contingent Fee Arrangements, and How Do They Work?
We handle cases on a “contingent fee” basis, which means our fee is “contingent” (or dependent) on the outcome of your case. In other words, we don’t get paid unless your case settles or goes to trial and wins. What is a typical contingent fee? Most lawyers charge 33% (or one-third) of the gross amount […]
Is the nursing home liable for my loved one’s sepsis?
Elderly people in nursing homes can be particularly vulnerable to infections, and this is why it is important that nursing home caregivers ensure that all their residents are properly examined and taken care of. Sepsis is one of the most serious and time-sensitive infections that nursing home residents can suffer from. If it is not […]