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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: Monday, November 26th, 2012
Hiring a personal injury attorney in Cleveland, Ohio can feel like a daunting task. Where do you begin? Who do you trust? Knowing what qualifications to look for might make your search easier. While you might consider any number of qualifications, consider these three essentials. Three Qualifications to Look for in an Attorney One of the most important qualifications is a familiarity with the area of law in which you are filing a claim. For instance, a car accident case will be much different than one involving medical malpractice. If an attorney is only familiar with auto accidents, you wouldn’t [...]
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Posted on: Monday, November 19th, 2012
Filing an injury claim? A personal injury attorney in Cleveland, Ohio can help you seek the compensation that you may be eligible to receive if someone else’s negligence was the cause of your injuries. Before your initial meeting or on a subsequent meeting, the lawyer might include a list of documentation that you will need to assemble and bring with you. While the list may vary depending on the attorney and your particular situation, the following are some of the types of documentation that you should have ready when meeting with a personal injury attorney: missed work; medical bills and [...]
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Posted on: Monday, November 19th, 2012
When you are seeking a personal injury attorney in Cleveland, Ohio to help with filing an injury claim, there may be uncertainties about what to expect. The initial meeting can be intimidating, but if you can keep in mind that the attorney’s job is to look out for your best interests, you may find it easier to discuss your case. Seek legal representation if pursing a claim and burdened with medical bills or you have missed a lot of time from work. Serious injuries can impact you not only financially but physically and emotionally. An attorney will make sure all [...]
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Posted on: Thursday, October 4th, 2012
Negligence may take different forms. A Cleveland personal injury attorney can help you determine if you have a legitimate personal injury claim. Some cases may be more obvious than others. For example, if an individual were to slip and fall in a parking lot as a result of poor lighting and broken concrete, the owner of the lot or whoever is responsible for maintaining it and ensuring it is safe for visitors could be found negligent in failing to correct those conditions. Motor vehicle accidents can be caused by various kinds of negligence. Drivers who are distracted by their cell [...]
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Posted on: Thursday, October 4th, 2012
What’s modified comparative fault? Talk to a Cleveland personal injury attorney to determine who is at fault for the accident and how much blame may be assigned to each party. This will play into the modified comparative fault standard used when determining if damages may be awarded. In the state of Ohio, when you need to prove negligence, it will be based on the modified comparative fault system. Some states that follow this standard follow a 50 percent rule, while others follow a 51 percent rule. Ohio follows the latter. In other words, to collect any damages in an accident, [...]
Tags: Personal Injury Claims
Posted on: Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
A Cleveland personal injury attorney understands the stress of being injured because of someone else’s negligence. Not only must you deal with the physical and emotional healing process, but now you have to file a personal injury claim, too. If you hope to have any chance of receiving compensation for the injuries you have suffered, you will need to put together a strong case. In order to do this, you will need to prove that negligence was the cause. Negligence is established through four elements. If any of these are missing or not proven, it may lead to either denial [...]
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Posted on: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
Medicare fraud is growing by leaps and bounds. Savvy fraudsters are finding ways to defraud the Medicare system and put billions of dollars in their pockets in every year. Here are some tips to help you spot Medicare fraud from a Cleveland medical malpractice attorney. First, make note of the days you require health care services and the tests that are performed. Check this against your Medicare claims and look for any discrepancies. If you see anything unfamiliar, call your provider right away. Sometimes billing errors are made, so the doctor’s office may be able to recognize it and fix [...]
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Posted on: Thursday, September 27th, 2012
Filing a federal tort claim in Cleveland can be tricky. You will be doing a lot of waiting, and you need to know many steps and statues that the average person has no knowledge of. In addition, there are state laws that apply, making the federal tort claim process even more complex. When filing a federal tort claim, you must be aware of any additional laws that may apply in your state. These may include any notice or reporting requirements. For example, for some malpractice cases against government agencies, written medical certification is required that states there was a breach [...]
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Posted on: Monday, September 24th, 2012
Filing federal tort claims requires expedience on the part of the victims. The time limits must be abided by in order to continue the claim process and possibly receive compensation from the liable government agency. If you are a victim of a personal injury caused by the federal government, it helps to have a Cleveland personal injury attorney by your side to help you with this confusing process. You have 2 years from the time of the incident to file a federal tort claim. Although this seems like a long time, it is best to file your claim as soon [...]
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Posted on: Friday, September 21st, 2012
A Cleveland personal injury attorney can help you with your personal injury claim against the government, known as a federal tort claim, because this type of claim is much more involved than a regular personal injury claim against another person. You must file the claim quickly and adhere to the deadlines in order to be eligible for compensation. Is your federal tort claim allowed? In order to sue the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, you first will need to see if your claim is allowed. Your federal tort claim will need to meet the following conditions: Only federal [...]
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