- Wrongful DeathUnder Ohio law, surviving family members are entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim when their loved one is killed as a result of the wrongful acts of another person or company. If you have lost a loved one as a result of the negligence of others, contact Rourke & Blumenthal to discuss your legal rights.
- Sex CrimesOther issues to look out for include theft, sexual assault, and physical abuse from medical staff, workers, or other individuals. It can also be helpful to understand what the different types of nursing home abuse are so you can be vigilant for them.
- Arson
- Hit and RunWhen the negligent party cannot be identified, such as in a hit and run accident, we still have means of finding you a fair settlement. Your insurance provider might not be offering you a recovery that pays for everything, even though what happened was not your fault. When this occurs, we are not afraid to step up to your insurance company and seek an adequate recovery from them. After all, you pay monthly premiums for their services and you should not be shorted based on a circumstance that was out of your control.
- Real Estate LitigationI can't say how much I appreciate Jons council on my case. Knowing that he was not a expert in real estate law, he still represented me in a manner that was beneficial for my family and I. Jon saved me over thirty thousand dollars when I didn't have a nickel to my name. If I haven't said it enough times already, thank you for everything. Jon is a true asset to this firm.
- Premises LiabilityWhen many people hear "premises liability," they think of slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall incidents that lead to injury. Under Ohio law a property owner in these scenarios may be held liable if it can be proven that they failed to mitigate and/or warn of a “latent hazard,†i.e. something that is not readily open and obvious, that caused a person to suffer injuries and damages.
- Property DamageOhio State law requires that anyone driving an automobile be insured for up to $25,000 in bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 for harm caused to two or more people, and $25,000 to property damage. Any motorist who is driving with less than that amount of insurance coverage, or who has no coverage at all, is committing a crime. However, this does not stop thousands of people on Ohio freeways from driving uninsured or underinsured, and causing dangerous accidents.
- Personal InjuryIn our civil justice system, all persons are expected to be reasonably careful when it comes to the health and safety of others around them. Failure to do so is considered negligence, and injuries or damages that result can give rise to a personal injury case. The standard of what constitutes this duty of “reasonable care†is defined by the circumstances presented in the case, which sometimes includes the relationship between the parties, or the defendant’s occupation.
- Medical MalpracticeThe consequences of being hurt by a medical professional is not something you are going to have to prove to yourself, but you will need to prove it to the court. Every medical malpractice claim that stands up to the pressures of litigation in Ohio has undoubtedly met a set of certain basic requirements. If you think you have a case but are not entirely positive, review the four requirements for a claim below, or contact Rourke and Blumenthal LLC today. Our Columbus, Ohio medical malpractice attorneys have 75+ years of collective legal and trial experience, allowing us to recover more than $300
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesWhile slip/trip and falls are common situations that can give rise to a premises liability case, they are not the only type of injuries that that can occur on someone else's property. Dog bites, swimming pool accidents, elevator malfunctions, and negligent security situations may also provide the basis for a lawsuit for an injured victim to recover.