Medical malpractice cases in Ohio are on the rise. A little. The Ohio Department of Insurance released its 2017 data (ah, guys, it is 2024). Here is the snapshot: 2,428 claims reported 1,784 claims (73%), there was no indemnity payments 644 claims had an average payment of $433,379 Nearly half…
Victims of sexual abuse or assault in Ohio have the legal right to file civil lawsuits and compensation for their injuries. Victims can sue not just their abuser, but also third parties such as schools, churches or organizations that enabled the abuse to occur or covered it up. In this…
This page looks at settlement amounts and jury payouts in personal injury cases in Ohio. Our lawyers also provide an analysis of Ohio personal injury law. If you are a personal injury victim bringing a compensation claim in Ohio, you want to know the possible range of settlement payouts for your…
In my insurance law class, I talk in Chapter 2 about the idea of fortunity. It is mostly a theoretical concept. Insurance is intended to provide protection against unknown events that occur in the future. So obviously, the law and common sense dictate that when you buy car insurance after…
Cap on Damages Lives in Ohio The Ohio Supreme Court has concluded that Ohio’s statutory caps on damage awards in personal injury lawsuits are constitutional in a 5-2 decision today. Like most states with caps, the cap applies to pain and suffering damages and other intangible injuries. The Ohio cap…