If you or someone you know slips and falls in a public location, other people may have seen the incident occur. Having an eyewitness testify to your fall may serve as evidence if negligence on the part of a property owner caused your injury. However, it is possible a...
It can be a confusing and frustrating moment when a police officer pulls you over and writes you up for DUI even though you have not consumed any alcoholic drinks recently. It is possible that you have a health condition that made you appear to be under the influence,...
Theft takes different forms. Embezzlement is a particular type of theft because it involves someone abusing a professional relationship with another person to steal money or property. If you serve as a fiduciary, you should understand what embezzlement is and how to...
Since the launch of social media apps, the way we share experiences and feelings with our friends is different. We no longer call friends for a chat or meet for a coffee; we post what we have going on in our lives on our socials. Live interaction has given way to...
College students in Ohio and elsewhere tend to have frequent access to alcoholic drinks. This can lead to negative consequences such as poor study habits and even health issues associated with binge drinking. Sometimes these encounters with alcohol lead to legal...
When an Ohio traffic stop leads to a conviction of operating a vehicle impaired, you may have valid fears about having to spend some time behind bars. Even first-time OVI offenders have to spend a minimum of three days in jail after a conviction for driving under the...
As an Ohio resident facing a serious drug-related charge, you may feel fearful about potentially having to go to jail or prison if your charge leads to a conviction. Many incarcerated individuals across Ohio are behind bars because of acts they committed as a result...
Auto accidents can result in significant physical, mental and financial damages. When this happens, victims often resort to filing a civil lawsuit to receive compensation for their losses. Shared fault as a common defense Once you file a lawsuit against the other...
Parents may feel understandable nerves when their teens begin driving Ohio’s roadways, and it may serve them well to monitor when and with whom their teenagers drive. Studies show that teenagers are highly susceptible to driver distraction and that a frequent cause of...
If you find yourself in a serious crash, many different challenges could follow. You could struggle with medical costs due to your injuries, and you could have unbearable physical pain. Sometimes, a crash impacts victims for the rest of their lives. For example, you...
