Lawsuit lottery. Jackpot Justice. Runaway juries who award astronomical verdicts to the clients of ambulance chasing lawyers who have unfairly (and frivolously) sued a good doctor over a bad (and unavoidable) result. This is the narrative that the American Medical Association, in conjunction with conservative political messaging, has convinced the American public to be true. [...]
Oct
5
2011
5
2011
May
31
2011
31
2011
Deaths From Excessive Heat In Group Home Brings Indictment and Not Guilty Plea
As the temperature increases, the risk of injury and/or death to the vulnerable elderly rises as well. It is not only those elderly that live alone that are at risk, but also those that live in group homes and nursing home facilities. The Toledo Blade reported last week on the not guilty plea entered by [...]
Mar
7
2011
7
2011
Check Your Pantry: Skippy Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter Recall
According to the Associated Press, the company that makes Skippy peanut butter is recalling two of its spreads that may be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been linked to the recall of the Skippy reduced fat creamy and reduced fat chunky brands. Unilever United States Inc. did not specify how many jars have been [...]
Feb
10
2011
10
2011
Set for Kick-Off: Political Football with Victims’ Rights
Elections have consequences. How many times have we heard that recently? Amid front-burner discussion topics such as the national debt, health care, and foreign affairs, Congress has already begun singing one of its favorite refrains: we need to end “frivolous” lawsuits to bring health care costs down. According to The Hill, the House Judiciary Committee is [...]
Dec
30
2010
30
2010
New Year’s Resolutions – Client Edition
As we approach the end of another year, I thought it would be fitting to end with a list of New Year’s Resolutions geared toward clients. If you’ve followed our Personal Injury postings, these resolutions should sound familiar. 5. Resolve to remember the important role organized labor played in making the modern work and family [...]
Nov
18
2010
18
2010
Wake Up! – The Dangers of Drowsy Driving and How to Prevent Them.
Drowsy driving is a serious problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are 100,000 sleep-related crashes in the United States every year, causing 1550 deaths and 71,000 injuries. Last week was Drowsy Driving Awareness Week, a public awareness campaign promoted by the National Sleep Foundation. Everyone on the road should be aware of [...]
Oct
26
2010
26
2010
It’s not just happening to you. Insurance companies regularly deny, delay, and defend legitimate claims to prey upon accident victims.
I often see clients who tell me its the first time they have ever talked to a lawyer. Most people think that personal injury lawyers are only for people who are trying to enhance–or outright make up–an injury claim. Most people think that the insurance company will treat them fairly because their claim is legitimate. So it [...]
Sep
17
2010
17
2010
Insurers Behaving Badly
The Ohio Supreme Court recently heard arguments in connection with the tragic 2007 bus crash which took the lives of seven people, including five members of the Bluffton University baseball team. In keeping with the standard insurance company practice of avoiding accountability, the university’s primary insurer, Hartford Insurance, is seeking to avoid its obligation to [...]
Aug
6
2010
6
2010
City of Toledo Still Trying to Fend Off Dog Bites
The Lucas County Dog Warden Citizen’s Advisory Committee has proposed a new ordinancewhich would expand regulations on dogs and their owners. According to the chairman of the advisory committee, the goals of the proposed ordinance are to reduce dog bites by half, eliminate euthanasia based on dog breed, and penalize “irresponsible dog owners.” The proposed [...]
Jul
15
2010
15
2010
A Reminder to Farmers As We Approach the Harvest: Stay Safe
A recent article in The Crescent-News highlighted the dangerous nature of farm work. There are hazards all over on a farm, from heavy equipment and chemicals to grain bins and silos.   The Centers for Disease Control states that agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries, a fact with which GTB&S attorneys are all too familiar. For example, in [...]