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 [...]
Oct
26
2010
26
2010
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jul
14
2010
14
2010
82,000 Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Over Safety Concerns
In response to new rules from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, popular retailer Pottery Barn has recalled 82,000 drop-side cribs according to a recently published story. The potential safety hazard with drop-side cribs is that the drop-side rail can become partially detached, creating a gap between the rail and mattress where a baby might get [...]
Mar
26
2010
26
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Tries to Deny the Rights of Injured Workers
You may be aware of the Ohio Supreme Court’s two decisions this week which upheld the General Assembly’s attempted restriction of an injured worker’s ability to bring suit for an employer intentional tort. The upshot of these decisions is that the General Assembly’s statute–Ohio Revised Code Section 2745.01–is constitutional. The question left largely unanswered by [...]
Feb
9
2010
9
2010
What should I do now? A basic guide to getting your car fixed after an accident.
Mark Solheim at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine wrote a great article back in May of 2007 about getting your car repaired after an accident. It’s probably a good idea to review the dos and don’ts of auto repair this time of year when slipping and sliding on wintry roads can mean the inconvenience of a [...]
Feb
8
2010
8
2010
What Did I Just Buy?
By now you’ve all heard about the problems Toyota is having. Even in 2010, defective products are a reality from which no one is immune. Dealerships throughout the region are struggling to repair or replace all defective products. Defective products present two choices to manufacturers: pretend there isn’t a problem or recall the products. Often [...]