If you’ve been injured on the job, you might be wondering whether you should bring a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim. It all depends on the details of your accident and who’s responsible, and a Columbus, OH Workers’ Compensation Lawyer can give you more insight based on the details of your situation.

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If you’ve been in a serious personal injury accident here in Columbus, OH, the steps you take immediately afterward can make all the difference. Acting quickly will protect your rights and improve your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve. Personal injury accidents are overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through them alone. For […]

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If you’ve been in a vehicle accident, you’re entitled to receive compensation for your losses from whoever is at fault for the accident. But many accidents are not straightforward, and multiple parties may share some responsibility. Talk to a Columbus, OH car wreck attorney as soon as you can to find out what to expect […]

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The immediate aftermath of a car accident is a bewildering time for anyone. You’re dealing with a lot of emotions – often some combination of shock, fear, anger, pain, and confusion. In a state like that, it’s no surprise that you might not handle those few minutes perfectly, especially if you don’t know what you […]

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The decision to talk to a Columbus personal injury attorney is never one made lightly. After an accident or injury, most people consider the possibility of contacting a personal injury lawyer at least once or twice. Sadly, many will talk themselves out of the process before they even start, thinking that they don’t have a […]

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On Friday, June 3, 2022, a Ross County jury awarded Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox client John R. Gilliland the right to participate in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fund (BWC) for an injury that occurred in the course of and arising out of his employment.   The jury rejected the employer’s argument that the injury […]

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How Does Product Liability Work in Ohio? Injuries and accidents happen all the time. Injuries caused by a defective product may qualify you for a product liability lawsuit. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) organizes its accident, injury and fatality statistics into the following categories. Amusement Rides All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-road vehicles Carbon monoxide […]

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Paraquat linked to increased rates of Parkinson’s disease Paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. “paraquat”) is the most common brand of herbicide in the United States. Also referred to as Gramoxone, Paraquat is a chemical pesticide used to kill leaves that it comes into contact with. Applied as a spray, it has been used to clear fields before […]

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Stop the medical errors, and you stop the lawsuits Newspaper March 3, 2012 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 9A | Section: Editorial & Comment | Column: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 437 Words With regard to the Feb. 20 article “Doctors go on the defensive with tests,” I offer the following comments that hopefully reflect […]

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Updates on Temperature Checks and the FLSA In mid-2020, the team at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP reported on the new workplace normal. Namely, we analyzed how mandated temperature checks could lead employers into hot water. Between workplace ethics and potential FLSA violations, the institution of regular temperature checks and other COVID-19 conscious practices led […]

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