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. …
For Robyn,* it was one spirit-crushing event after another: first, a traffic accident left her with tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt and physical scars she would carry with her for the rest of her life. Then, soon after, the passing of her husband. Because the motorist who struck her car was uninsured, …
Subrogation is the right of someone other than an injured person to recover something out of a personal injury case. Subrogation works differently depending on the type of insurance involved. For instance, Medicare and Medicaid have different sets of rules from private insurers. Read on to learn from Ohio personal injury lawyers at Cooper Elliott …
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Losing a loved one unexpectedly isn’t just a tragedy – it can also be traumatic. Medical bills and funeral expenses are only the beginning, and if you don’t have a plan, your family could be at significant financial risk during a time when you’re still trying to process your family member’s sudden death. Under certain …
When your client loses a loved one to a case of wrongful death, there are two distinct claims possibilities. The first and most obvious course of action is to file a claim under Ohio’s wrongful death statute. However, if the decedent suffered any conscious pain or suffering before death, (even if only briefly) or loss …
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Hazing is a vicious cycle. Perpetrators are typically young men who went through similar types of hazing themselves. They might think they have to make it a little bit worse each year. Some don’t believe what they are doing is bad or even considered “hazing.” They are wrong – hazing has deadly consequences. Unfortunately, far …
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Over the past 15 years, more than 80 college students have died and thousands of others have suffered physical and emotional injuries from hazing. In the fall of 2019, five young men died. Ivan Aguirre was the oldest. He was 20. The other four were still in their teens: Antonio Tsialas was 18; Dylan Hernandez …
