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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Each victim’s case comes with a unique set of circumstances. Those circumstances dictate which method of resolution is best suited to achieve the desired results for both parties. In some personal injury and wrongful death cases for example, the dynamics are such that a settlement can achieve a better outcome for victims than a jury …
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Business thrives on promises made with good intentions and integrity. When those promises are committed to signed documents, they become contractual obligations that compel the parties to live up to their promises even though good intentions and integrity may wane. When promises made in good faith are subsequently discarded in the wake of ego and …
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Our society is complex. Our legal system mirrors that complexity. With so many demands on our lives, getting things done takes knowing how to get things done. It means being smart and diligent and having adequate experience. The challenges are similar in criminal law. It’s about being familiar with the legal landscape and all its …
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Imagine being accused of assault. You know that, at the time, you were miles away with several witnesses. Nothing to worry about, right? But months later, you find yourself convicted and incarcerated. This kind of personal calamity is an example of what can happen to a person’s life when he or she becomes a victim …
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As a business owner, one of the most valuable things you can get from an attorney is a sound opinion, one based on facts and knowledge of the law. That opinion doesn’t guarantee your success, but it should assure you that there are no legal impediments that will keep you from moving your business forward. …
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When you see a physician for treatment, you’re going into that relationship with a lot of trust. You trust that the physician has the expertise you need or will refer you to a specialist who does. Above all, you must trust that your physician knows and meets the standard of care established by the medical …
Every case and every client comes with a unique, and often compelling, story. This one, we’re happy to report, comes with a happy ending. But, when we first began this journey with our client, there was nothing easy or certain about it. When you talk about the “best and the brightest” emigrating to the United …
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As Ohio civil litigation attorneys representing injured children, we have learned that “injury” has many different forms. Sometimes wounds are obvious—in other cases, the pain is emotional and less obvious, but no less damaging to young victims. This is especially true where parental or teacher misconduct is involved. Sometimes, the mental and emotional damage caused …
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Civil litigation isn’t only about seeking compensation for damages. It can also serve the purpose of preventing damage by using the power of more immediate protections such as temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. These legal tools can help keep a precarious situation from getting worse. The case that follows illustrates just how important those …
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