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, such as a tractor-trailer, you may be able to sue to recover your damages. At Cooper Elliott, our personal injury attorneys are ready to help as you …
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Ohio
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, …
Damages and Compensation in Ohio truck Accident Cases
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 to be a …
Wrongful Death Claims Hold People Accountable
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 …
How are Trucking Accident Cases Different from Car-Crash Cases in Ohio?
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. Our experienced Ohio-based attorneys approach trucking accident …
Ohio Truck Accident Lawsuits: Everything you need to know about your truck accident
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. …
Case Study: Ohio Woman Overcomes Uninsured/Underinsured Insurance Complexities and Legal Malpractice
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, …
How Subrogation Works with Medicare and Medicaid in Ohio
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 …
Ohio Doctor’s License Revoked Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Multiple Patients
Medical professionals are given access to some of the most intimate parts of their patients’ lives. It’s hard to imagine these medical personnel taking advantage of that trust and closeness – and yet that’s precisely what Dr. Donald Gronbeck of Yellow Springs, Ohio is accused of doing. Eight patients have accused Gronbeck of sexual abuse …
Legal Action Can Help Sexual Abuse and Malpractice Victims Heal
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 …
Cooper Elliott Partners with the Brady Center, Leading to Sweeping Policy Changes for a Major Gun Retailer.
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 …
Ohio Leading the Way in COVID-19 Business Interruption Lawsuits
Many businesses that suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic have filed claims under their insurance policies. Unfortunately, even though these businesses paid hefty premiums to insure themselves against “business interruption” losses, insurance companies are denying these claims almost across the board for reasons we believe to be inappropriate. As a result, nearly 1,500 lawsuits have …