At best, being involved in even a minor car crash is likely to ruin anyone's day. Few types of vehicle accidents, though, are as potentially catastrophic as those involving trucks. Just such a recent Ohio crash on U.S. Route 30 left one man dead.According to reports...
Month: September 2017
Product liability case accuses Rust Oleum of hazardous materials
Every year, defective or dangerous products cause hundreds, if not thousands of injuries, not just in Ohio but across the U.S. Legally, manufacturers and sellers are required to ensure a product meets ordinary customer expectations; when a product contains hazardous...
Family awarded $13M for asbestos-related cancer death
Though the incident did not occur in Ohio, a recent wrongful death lawsuit highlights the ongoing tragedies that asbestos leaves in its wake. A grieving family was awarded a $13 million judgement after the death of their loved one from cancer caused by asbestos...
Asbestos not only toxic materials that can lead to cancer
While asbestos exposure is a common cause of cancer in Ohio, it's sadly not the only one. There are other toxic materials that can lead to the development of serious or even fatal illnesses. In another state, a former railroad conductor and brakeman has filed a...
New statistics show asbestos illnesses aren’t going away
Given the history of asbestos use in Ohio and across the country, it may not be surprising when someone over the age of 80 receives the diagnosis of mesothelioma or another lung disease. Such illnesses, often incurable, associated with exposure to asbestos develop...
Man seeks to hold ExxonMobil liable for asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is usually fatal. As many residents of Ohio are, sadly, well-aware, it is an illness that often develops as a result of asbestos exposure. Asbestos, a naturally occurring carcinogenic substance, was heavily used in manufacturing...
Product liability complaint claims pain cream resulted in burns
Imagine purchasing and using an over-the-counter health product from an Ohio drug store or retailer, only to end up suffering injuries far worse even than the condition that initially led the individual to buy the product. This upsetting scenario is allegedly what...
Vehicle accidents between cars and buggies may be more injurious
Car crashes range in severity according to a variety of factors, including speed and the sizes of the automobiles involved. Vehicle crashes can be even more devastating, however, when the vehicles involved are not evenly matched. A recent wreck in Ohio demonstrates...
Allegedly defective eclipse glasses spur product liability suit
When Ohio consumers purchase a product, most of them likely don't consider how it might injure them. This is especially true when the product is purchased from a trusted global retailer and used according to its intended purpose. In another state, however, a couple...