Cooper Elliott Blog
topic: Personal Injury
Personal Injury|
March 20, 2023
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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Personal Injury|
February 14, 2023
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 …
Continue reading “Damages and Compensation in Ohio truck Accident Cases”
Personal Injury|
December 5, 2022
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 …
Continue reading “A Truck Hit Me In Ohio. Should I File A Lawsuit?”
For Individuals, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death|
October 24, 2022
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. …
Continue reading “Ohio Truck Accident Lawsuits: Everything you need to know about your truck accident”
For Individuals, Personal Injury|
September 12, 2022
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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For Individuals, Malpractice, Personal Injury|
March 11, 2021
Individuals who seek therapy are often in a vulnerable place in their lives. They choose to consult a professional because they recognize they are struggling to confront an issue on their own. During this process of healing, patients often disclose details about their lives that they have never discussed openly before. It should be automatic …
Continue reading “Legal Action Can Help Sexual Abuse and Malpractice Victims Heal”
For Businesses, For Individuals, Legal News And Updates, Malpractice, Personal Injury|
August 6, 2020
Amidst the chaos of 2020, COVID-19 immunity legislation quietly proceeds through the Ohio legislature. If Sub. H.B. 606 passes and is signed into law, it will provide broad immunity to healthcare workers who committed malpractice from March 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Sub. H.B. 606 Sub. H.B. 606 would give immunity to doctors and …
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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death|
November 18, 2019
For many people, a day at the fair means eating deep-fried foods, looking at prizewinning animals, and enjoying entertainment along the fairway. Unfortunately, the day doesn’t always go that way for everyone. In July 2017, a young couple boarded the KMG Fireball ride at the Ohio State Fair. Within minutes after it started, the ride …
Continue reading “State And County Fair Safety & What To Do If You Are Injured At The Fair”
Civil Rights, Personal Injury|
October 30, 2018
As civil rights attorneys, we pay close attention to important cases and rulings that highlight flaws in the legal system. We also pay attention when courts set precedent that shows promise of improvement. We’ve addressed the potential dangers posed by the Qualified Immunity Doctrine. It’s just one facet of the legal system that government actors …
Continue reading “Excessive Force Victim Denied Constitutional Right to Access Courts”
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death|
October 11, 2018
The decision to sue after personal injury sometimes involves a complex internal struggle. Even when the damage is obvious, and the negligence and responsibility are reasonably clear, victims may still face questions about whether civil litigation is the right path to take. What should one do when negligence leads to a life-long debilitation? And how …
Continue reading “Botulism Outbreak Leads to Need for Civil Litigation”