Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering If I Wasn’t Physically Injured?
Usually, no. In most cases, you can only file a personal injury lawsuit and get compensation for your pain and suffering if you also suffered a physical injury. For example, if you were nearly hit by a car, or witnessed your child or spouse being […]
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Is It Worth It to Sue a Nursing Home for Neglect?
Roughly 1.5 million Americans live in nursing homes, with an additional 1 million living in some other form of assisted living facility, according to a report by the National Institute of Health. And while most people expect that when it is necessary to move their […]
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How to Stay Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle at Night
In about two-thirds of all motorcycle crashes involving another vehicle, the other driver and not the motorcyclist is at fault. And this usually happens because drivers aren’t looking for and fail to notice motorcyclists. This is a pattern attorneys for motor accidents in Columbus see […]
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How Are Active Duty Soldiers Impacted by the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act?
U.S. active duty servicemembers can be involved in lawsuits, including personal injury claims, outside of and regardless of their military duties. When this happens, they may be granted special benefits not afforded in ordinary lawsuits between civilians and civilian entities. What is the Soldiers and […]
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What Causes Tractor-Trailer Crashes?
Truck crashes are dangerous. In 2019, 4,119 people were killed in collisions with semi trucks in the U.S., based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These crashes rarely end as minor highway incidents. We cannot stop every truck accident. We can understand […]
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Can I Legally Have a Passenger on My Motorcycle?
If you ride a motorcycle, you may want to share the thrill of experiencing the open road on two wheels with people you love. But you may also be wondering if there is something you need to do first before letting your spouse, child, or […]
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What Happens If I Didn’t Call My Insurance Right Away After a Crash?
Failing to inform your auto insurance provider right away after a crash could result in any future claim being denied. That’s why it’s important to inform your insurance company about any collision as soon as you can, even if it was a minor accident that […]
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What Factors Impact the Offer I Get from an Insurance Company?
Everyone wants to know how much money they can expect to get when they file a personal injury claim, preferably with a simple, easy, upfront number. Unfortunately, the answer truly is, “it depends!” There are so many factors that go into determining a settlement, both […]
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What is Sovereign Immunity?
If you ever try to file a personal injury claim, you may hear the term “sovereign immunity” come up, especially if you were injured by a government employee or by the negligence of a governmental body. And unfortunately, if this term comes up, it usually […]
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What are Punitive Damages?
The money awarded in personal injury lawsuits can be divided into three categories: economic damages and non-economic damages (collectively called compensatory damages), and punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are not always awarded in every case. In fact, it is unusual to receive punitive […]
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Can Bars and Restaurants Be Held Liable for Drunk Drivers?
When a drunk driver causes a crash, victims file lawsuits to recover damages. A DUI or DWI issued by police makes proving negligence easier. The risks of drunk driving are well known. The driver chose to get behind the wheel after drinking. A Columbus tragic […]
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Do I Have to Pay Back My Health Insurance If I Settle My Case?
Most people believe that when they are injured in a car wreck where the other driver is at fault, that the driver or their insurance company will be responsible for paying the medical bills as they arise. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The truth is […]
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