Traditional cigarettes may be decreasing in popularity, but there has been a significant rise in vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, among young people over the past few years. However, many worry that e-cigarettes may also have serious health consequences that could...
Ohio University suspends fraternities following wrongful death
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can help victims' families recover damages to cover medical costs, funeral expenses and other expenses relating to the loss of their loved one. But, that's not all they do. In many cases, filing a wrongful death lawsuit can bring...
Filing a wrongful death claim in Ohio
While no amount of money can ever ease the pain of losing a loved one, families that have suffered a loss may find financial support helpful during a very difficult time. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit against parties responsible for your loved one's death could...
Wrongful death suit filed following death of 16-year-old boy
The pain of losing a child is one that no family should have to experience. However, many children lose their lives each year in accidents caused by someone else's negligence. One Ohio family is dealing with the loss of a 16-year-old boy after a tragic accident...
Neil Armstrong’s family receives $6M from Ohio Hospital
When a life is lost due to the negligence of another, family members can recover damages on behalf of their loved ones. These damages can cover the medical expenses and funeral costs of the deceased, as well as the loss of household services once provided by them. The...
Ohio family files suit following woman’s death
The loss of a loved one is always difficult, but it can be even more difficult if the death occurred because of someone else's negligence.An Ohio family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a hospital, following the death of a 75-year-old woman earlier this...
Ohio hospital accused of wrongful death after suicide
When we think about medical negligence and wrongful death, the first incident that often comes to mind is a single event, like a surgery. However, there are lots of ways to receive medical care and treatment, so really, a negligent act could happen anytime and at any...
National Guard blamed for Humvee fatality
Accidents caused by fatigued or drowsy driving are not limited to civilians. Two multi-million-dollar lawsuits for wrongful death were recently filed against the Ohio National Guard for the deaths of a 34-year-old man and his six-year old son after one of its Humvees...
Ohio University hazing death brought to court
Across the nation, there has been increase scrutiny of college hazing and initiations involving excessive drinking and abuse. The parents of an 18-year-old student who died at an Ohio University fraternity filed a wrongful death action against a fraternity earlier...
Excessive pain medication cited for at least 28 patient deaths
In tragic examples of major medical malpractice, the president and CEO of a Columbus, Ohio, hospital admitted that one of its physicians was responsible for lethal dosages of drugs that were administered to 28 patients. Several wrongful death lawsuits have been...