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The attorneys of the Mellino Robenalt, LLC work hard to share legal expertise with the community. Bringing you the most up-to-date information on surgical errors, medical injuries to children, and other medical malpractice issues is of upmost importance. We specialize in these types of cases, and regularly share our legal research to keep you informed.
Posted on: Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Most believe individuals in a vegetative state following severe brain damage are unable to communicate. But doctors in Canada were able to learn that a London, Ontario man in such a state is not in pain; and they learned it from the man himself by analyzing his brain waves as they asked him questions. Scientific Research on Communicating in a Vegetative State As reported by multiple news outlets including the Vancouver Sun and BBC, the study involved a 39-year-old Canadian man who was in a vegetative state following a car accident 12 years earlier. The doctor took MRIs of the [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
Were you somewhat at fault for a crash? An accident lawyer may be helpful in order to establish accident liability. In Cleveland and the rest of Ohio, you must be 50 percent or less at fault in order to receive any type of compensation. While not every crash leads to injuries, the Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that in 2011, of the 292,163 crashes that occurred, 941 accidents were fatal and 72,305 caused injuries. If you have suffered injuries and hope to recover compensation for damages, legal counsel is often very important. In order to receive as much compensation [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2012
A personal injury law firm in Cleveland knows the devastation that a victim and his or her family can experience when injured in an accident involving a drunk driver. Ohio drunk driving laws can only go so far in trying to curb this serious problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 there were 341 deaths connected to drunk driving (blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher). If you have been a victim, make sure you have ample evidence to support your claim and demonstrate that the driver acted negligently in causing your injuries. The responding [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Consulting with an accident lawyer can help you understand how comparative negligence may affect establishing accident liability. In Cleveland and throughout Ohio, if a driver is 51 percent or more at fault, he or she cannot recover damages. The Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that in 2011, there roughly 290 people injured every day in motor vehicle crashes. With significant risk of injury, make sure you do all you can to protect yourself after an accident. Evidence and Accident Liability in Cleveland You can protect yourself after an accident by making sure you have ample evidence that shows the [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Accident liability in Cleveland is based on modified comparative negligence. Many car crashes are the result of negligence. In order to seek compensation for injuries you have suffered, you will need to establish who was at fault for the collision and resulting injuries or damages. Under Ohio’s laws, even if you were partly at fault you may still be entitled to receive some form of compensation. However, you cannot be more than 50 percent at fault for the accident and still receive compensation. Comparative Negligence in Ohio Ohio follows the modified comparative negligence 51 percent rule. If it has been [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Monday, November 26th, 2012
Seek legal advice from a personal injury law firm in Cleveland if you or a loved one were seriously injured in an accident involving a drunk driver. Ohio drunk driving laws provide penalties for offenders, but they don’t necessarily stop this form of reckless driving. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), about 1.4 million people were arrested for driving under the influence in 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that this is about one percent of the alcohol-impaired driving incidents that are self-reported every year. This is a big problem with significant consequences. So [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Monday, November 26th, 2012
Injured in an accident involving a drunk driver? A personal injury law firm in Cleveland can explain how Ohio drunk driving laws may impact your case and help fight for compensation to which you may be entitled to pay for damages stemming from the car accident. When a driver shows no regard for the safety of others and gets behind the wheel when impaired, it can make the consequences of an accident that much more devastating. Despite laws that try to stop this destructive behavior, it happens time and time again. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Saturday, November 24th, 2012
An attorney can help you figure out and establish who is at fault in a car accident in Cleveland involving a left turn. In most cases the person who made the left turn will hold car accident liability, but there are exceptions. According to Ohio laws (Section 4511.42; Right-of-way rule), drivers who intend to turn left in an intersection must yield the right of way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. This applies whenever the approaching vehicle is within the intersection or close enough to it so that it is a hazard. Therefore, the driver making the left turn [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
A Cleveland personal injury lawyer can help negotiate with the insurance company if you have been seriously injured in a crash. You could be facing significant medical expenses, lost of wages, and other damages that may be recoverable through a car accident insurance claim. Statistics from the National Safety Council show that in 2010, the average cost of a nonfatal disabling injury from a motor vehicle accident was $70,200. Your attorney can review your case and the damages you have experienced to make sure you receive a fair settlement when negotiating with insurance companies. Insurance Adjusters Work for Insurance Companies [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
A Cleveland personal injury lawyer knows that when it comes to car accident insurance claims, negotiations can be one of the most stressful components. How do you know you are getting a fair settlement? How do you know if you are being low-balled? These and other questions are asked by claimants all the time. In other words, you aren’t alone. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, there were 72,305 injury crashes and 941 fatal crashes in 2011. Additionally, there were 218,917 crashes involving property damage. Obviously, the number of car accident insurance claims filed last year in the [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
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