We like to think of dogs as happy-go-lucky creatures who are always friendly and (mostly) well-behaved. However, dogs can be aggressive when they want—or are induced—to be, for a wide range of reasons. While it is normal for a dog to show aggression under certain circumstances, aggression should never be […]
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With laws banning texting while driving on the books in nearly every state, what kind of impact have the bans actually had on the nation’s traffic fatalities? The short answer is, “not enough.” Eleven teenagers die every day as a result of texting while driving. Drivers’ use of their cell
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If My Lawyer Mishandled My Case or Transaction, How Much Time Do I Have To File a Legal Malpractice Suit? As many people are aware, there are time limits for suing people, businesses, or government entities who have caused injury or financial losses. The time limits, known as statutes of
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A lawyer’s failure to know or apply the law can amount to legal malpractice when the lawyer’s failure is either procedural or substantive. A failure to know or apply procedural law is based on how a lawyer should pursue the client’s claim. A lawyer’s failure to know or apply substantive
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Much of the work lawyers do involve filing various documents. Often, there are deadlines by which documents must be filed. Even when there are no fixed deadlines, a lawyer’s delay in filing certain documents can permanently impair a client’s rights. You might wonder why a simple failure to file a
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1. You may contact a lending company if you have a personal injury claim and need an advance on your claim for expenses. Many of these companies advertise heavily on television. An internet search yields over 700,000 results. You should be aware that the interest rates can be significant and
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1. Do not move your vehicle. It is very important that your vehicle stays in its original location for insurance purposes. 2. Call the police. They will be able to assist anyone that is injured so that the crash is documented. 3. Take pictures of the vehicles, the accident scene,
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For over a century, Johnson & Johnson has touted its baby powder as a product mothers could trust, safe and gentle enough for babies’ delicate skin. The company promotes itself as one that puts its customers first. Although its baby powder is but one of many product lines, baby powder
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An attorney commits legal malpractice in Ohio when he or she fails to provide legal services to a client that meet the minimum standard of care. That failure damages the client in some manner. This is generally done through an error or omission, but legal malpractice in Ohio can be something
Child custody determinations generally have to be reviewed by the courts in Ohio and sometimes require the investigation of a Guardian Ad-L item. The domestic courts in Ohio typically take testimony from both parents and their attorneys and sometimes interview the child, using an “In-Camera Interview” if they possess the
