Sometimes, pharmaceutical litigation in Ohio involves large class action lawsuits against drug companies. Other times, though, such lawsuits are more personal in nature, but that does not mean they are any less important. In fact, when a child suffers drug injuries...
Month: October 2017
Ohio automobile accidents: Fatal head-on crash in Summit County
From fender bender to head-on collision, a car accident is bound to ruin anyone's day. Understandably, no automobile accidents are as tragic as those as those that claim a life. Sadly, a fatal crash occurred on a recent Tuesday afternoon.A 50-year-old woman was killed...
Woman alleges on-the-job asbestos exposure led to her cancer
Sometimes, asbestos-related illnesses take years or even decades to develop to the point that the symptoms are diagnosable. Unfortunately, by then, it is often too late, as the cancer and other diseases related to asbestos exposure are typically incurable and...
Lawsuit alleges secondhand asbestos exposure led to fatal cancer
Research suggests that the dangerous and carcinogenic nature of asbestos has been known for over 100 years. In fact, workers were warned to avoid the substance as long ago as 1913, with researchers pushing for warning and education of workers as early as the 1930s. By...
Four-wheeling and ATV use linked to mesothelioma disease
Did you know that there is a link between all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and deadly cancers? After seeing a high number of mesothelioma deaths in unusual areas of the country, researchers wanted to find out why. A recent study revealed scary findings.Four-wheeling and...
Product liability suit alleges truck caught fire, injured man
Legally, in Ohio and across the U.S., manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, retailers and others who make products available to consumers are responsible for any injuries those products cause. Though still unacceptable, sometimes the flaws in...
Lawsuit alleges exposure to toxic materials caused fatal cancer
While Ohio's rich historical involvement in industry and manufacturing often puts it high on the list for lawsuits involving dangerous or hazardous substances, it is not alone in this sad distinction. Tragically, either through their employment or other means,...
Woman files lawsuit in relation to exposure to toxic materials
Many businesses in Ohio and elsewhere use chemicals in the manufacture of a variety of products on a daily basis. While a great deal of these chemicals may prove harmless, others can be dangerous, and should an employee be exposed to toxic materials, he or she could...
Car accidents: 2 dead, numerous others injured in recent crash
Each driver has a duty of care to protect the safety of everyone nearby when out on the road. Unfortunately, sometimes a breach in this duty occurs, and one person's negligent actions can place those nearby in harm's way. Car accidents that occur under similar...
Is your medical specialist prone to malpractice?
Medicine is becoming more specialized, and patients often have a list of doctors they see on a regular basis. If you go to any of the hospitals or medical centers in the Cleveland area, you will certainly see full waiting rooms in the many professional suites.When you...