Driving a car seems like a necessary part of daily life for most people, and with so many people on the road, accidents are bound to happen. No matter how diligently a driver follows the rules of the road, there is still a significant chance that they will be involved in a car crash at …
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Car accidents can be incredibly traumatic, but unfortunately, they’re also a fact of life for many drivers on the road today. This can leave you wondering who is going to pay the extensive medical bills when you’re injured in a crash due to no fault of your own. If you were not at fault for …
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It can be hard to think of filing a lawsuit after losing a loved one. Does it just pile on top of what is already a difficult time? At Cooper Elliott, we do whatever we can to lighten that burden. And in our clients’ experience, lawsuits can often provide answers and help bring some closure, …
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Although motor vehicle accidents happen every day, they still come as a shock – particularly when it’s a truck involved. And unfortunately, the damage a truck or tractor-trailer is capable of is generally much greater than a car. With our experienced and dedicated attorneys at Cooper Elliott, handling the aftermath of a trucking crash doesn’t have …
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One of the first things that comes to mind when people think about fraternities is hazing. Seen as a right of passage by many, the dark truth is that this type of behavior too often crosses into dangerous abuse. Since 2000, there have been 100 confirmed hazing-related deaths in the United States, which is why …
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Hazing is incredibly common throughout the United States, even though it is proven to be harmful and even dangerous. In Ohio, hazing is illegal. Those who suffer damages or losses as a result of illegal hazing can pursue civil claims for their damages. One of the most important things to remember when considering filing a …
In Ohio, a vehicle crash results in injury every five minutes. If you have been the victim of one of these auto accidents, especially involving a large truck, you may be able to sue for the cost of damages. At Cooper Elliott, our personal injury attorneys are ready to help as you fight for justice …
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There are few things more traumatic than losing a loved one unexpectedly, and losing them to a situation that may have been preventable can make it even more painful. Depending on the circumstances, if you’ve recently lost a loved one, you may be able to bring legal action against the party with legal liability. This …
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The premature death of a loved one is devastating. It disrupts lives, and it can destroy relationships. If we had the power to turn back the hands of the clock, we would do so in a heartbeat. What we can do is use the legal system to get to the bottom of why someone died …
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Some think hazing is a harmless initiation ritual, run by leaders of fraternities and sororities so that new pledges can prove their commitment to the group. The truth is that hazing can be incredibly dangerous, damaging, and even deadly. If you have been a victim of hazing, you may be able to file a lawsuit …
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Pursuing personal injury or wrongful death litigation in Ohio after a trucking accident or semi crash can be overwhelming for victims and their families. The process is different than in standard motor-vehicle cases—the foundation is the same, but the significant differences require additional attention to detail and care that Cooper Elliott is well-equipped to provide. …
