- Child AbuseOur readers in Ohio should know that doctors are mandated to report child abuse when they suspect it, and sometimes medical professionals can be found guilty of malpractice when they fail to notify authorities of abuse. It is important that medical errors of this nature are fully investigated and that the responsible parties are held accountable.
- DUI/DWIAdvocates of Ohio’s DUI-offender registry say that the tool provides a public service by alerting state residents to problematic drivers. Drunk drivers present a clear and heightened safety risk on state roads and highways, with car accidents involving inebriated motorists often resulting in fatalities and other serious injuries. Some who are charged with this do end up improving however, going to learn more about rehab options and rebuilding their lives.
- Wrongful DeathAt Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A., we are Cleveland attorneys with more than 50 years of experience helping survivors of the victims of wrongful death accidents hold responsible parties accountable. Five of our
- Traffic ViolationsRain makes driving more hazardous, and drivers must be especially careful in these conditions. Unfortunately, some young drivers in Ohio fail to follow warnings about speeding in adverse weather conditions. Devastating car accidents can result. On Ohio 7, where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, a teenage driver’s speed reached as high as […]
- MisdemeanorsFor adults 18 and over, sending or reading texts while behind the wheel of a car is now a minor misdemeanor. It is classified as a secondary offense, which means the police must have another reason to pull a driver over before the officer can write a ticket for texting. Ohio is the 39th state to put laws banning texting while driving on the books.
- Assault
- HomicideUltimately, the man died as a result of the spraying. The coroner’s report states the death is a “homicide due to OC poisoning,” which may place the liability for his death on the law enforcement officers. OC is oleoresin capsicum and is the main ingredient in pepper spray. The judge in the case stated that jurors could conclude police corrections officers were “simply attempting to harm” the man.
- ManslaughterIn this case, the mother of the child has already been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to endangering children and involuntary manslaughter. However, other family members may conceivably have grounds to file a civil claim against the medical professionals who failed to report the abuse.
- Hit and Run
- Property DamageWorking with an experienced and knowledgeable Accident Attorney from the outset of your auto accident claim is a wise approach. No matter how serious your injury or property damage, and regardless of fault in your case, insurance companies typically aim for the lowest settlement amount possible. They are not working entirely in your best interests. Therefore, if you have sustained serious injuries in any type of motor vehicle accident, it is advantageous to consult with an attorney who knows how to fight for the fair compensation you deserve from the beginning.
- Personal InjuryAt Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A., we serve the needs of lawyers on referral, groups of clients with common claims and individual clients. Our services range from lead counsel in mass tort injury claims to influential legal representatives for single personal injury claims.
- Medical MalpracticeOn behalf of Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A. posted in medical malpractice on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. There are some workplaces where we wish errors never occurred. Hospitals undoubtedly rank high on that list. Yet mistakes do happen, and this is why it’s important to have insurance (if you want to learn more about […]
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