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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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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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. …
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 …
The unexpected loss of a family member in an accident is devastating. The surviving family members’ lives can change instantly, throwing families and finances into a tailspin, and they can often be left wondering who was at fault for this tragedy. In some situations tied to negligence or recklessness, a family member can bring a …
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In 2016, Gerri Galliher’s son, Bryan, was tragically murdered by a man who illegally purchased a black powder revolver from Cabela’s. Added to her grief was a profound sense of shock—shock that the killer, who was a violent convicted felon, was so easily able to purchase a deadly weapon. Gerri wanted answers, and she wanted …
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 …
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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 …
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Most people who find themselves in need of a civil litigation attorney have one thing in common: they are overwhelmed. In addition to facing immediate financial burdens as a result of malpractice, personal injury, or losing a loved one, they are engulfed in feelings of fear and uncertainty, or even intense grief. Amid all that …
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