When a consumer in Ohio signs up for insurance, they place their trust in the company to handle matters. A provider occasionally acts in bad faith, causing the insured to bring a legal claim against the company. Bad faith means that the provider failed to honor the...
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Best practices for writing construction contracts
Builders, land developers and investors rely on contracts to identify their responsibilities during a construction project in Ohio. Thorough contracts reduce the possibility of misunderstandings and provide a framework for resolving disputes. They also cover critical...
What to know about stages of medical malpractice trials
Medical malpractice in Ohio happens when a doctor or health care provider does not provide patients with the highest standard of care, leading to them causing harm. Patients who have been injured by malpractice have the right to bring a claim against the doctor or...
Many ex-spouses qualify for Social Security benefits
Social Security exists to provide some level of financial support during retirement years for individuals as well as married couples. When one spouse earns less than another over the course of their marriage, that spouse can obtain Social Security benefits based on...
Force majeure clauses are both common and prudent
Many contracts in Ohio and around the country contain what is known as a force majeure clause. Force majeure is a French term that means “greater force.” The contractual provision describes releases parties from their obligations in an agreement when performance is...
Ohio couple sues home seller over raccoon infestation
An Ohio couple who purchased a home in the summer of 2019 have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the woman who sold them the property and the real estate company she used to handle the transaction. The couple says that the seller was aware of but failed to...
The role of insurance defense lawyers
In Ohio, insurance defense includes a broad variety of activities. Insurance companies may employ defense lawyers as staff attorneys or use outside law firms that practice insurance defense law to defend them against claims. Insurance defense attorneys also represent...
The importance of filing a claim in a timely manner
Individuals who are seeking to file personal injury lawsuits in Ohio generally have two years to do so. Typically, that window generally starts to close on the day that an accident resulting in harm to the plaintiff occurs. Alternatively, the window may begin to close...
The process of obtaining a summary judgement
Ohio plaintiffs that feel strongly about their ability to win a civil lawsuit may ask for a summary judgement. The process of asking for a summary judgement begins with the plaintiff outlining the facts of the case. This can be done by submitting photos, signed...
Father files wrongful death suit after son killed by gunfire
The father of an Ohio teen who was shot and killed in a garage has filed a lawsuit that alleges the wrongful death of his son.The 17-year-old and two friends were discovered in the garage of 63-year-old Dayton, Ohio resident in August of 2019. The teen was shot...

