Accidents involving commercial trucks, such as big rigs, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers, very often result in catastrophic injuries to drivers and their passengers. Learning about the more commonly seen causes of trucking accidents can be helpful when filing a truck accident injury claim. By claiming with the at-fault party’s insurance company, […]
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If you are thinking of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio, it is important first to understand what the state considers medical malpractice to be, what you can be compensated for, and what you can expect when seeking damages in a medical malpractice case. Here, we will detail Ohio’s
In most states, including Ohio, the statute of limitations governs the time one has to sue on a legal claim. When the statute “runs out,” the person loses their right to sue unless the claimant is eligible for an exception. “Statutes of limitations” are laws that define when a person
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Slater & Zurz represents victims injured by water contamination at NC military base Camp Lejeune. The experienced team of Ohio personal injury attorneys at Slater & Zurz is offering mass tort representation to any individual injured by water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Those
How Car Insurance Protects You and Others After an Accident Most of the time, it may feel like just another bill, but after an accident, it can provide critical protection. Depending on the type of coverage you have, it can compensate you and others for accident-related losses. In Ohio, motorists
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The police are dogged in their efforts to reduce drunk driving in Ohio, and for a good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ohio drunk driving rates have been historically higher than the national rates. For victims of crashes caused by OVI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated)
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Congress and the president have taken action for veterans exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and have passed legislation known as the Honoring Our PACT Act. This will finally allow victims of decades-long poisoning to seek redress for the damages they have suffered. Previously, legal rules and technicalities blocked
From 1953 to 1987, the water at the military base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated. Military personnel and civilians that lived or worked in the camp were exposed to that contamination daily. It took decades for the contaminated water treatment plants and distribution systems to be cleansed. And
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Losing a loved one is difficult. But when another person’s negligence or recklessness caused their death, the situation becomes even more devastating. In Ohio, if someone loses their life as a result of another person or entity’s negligent actions, their loved ones have a right to seek justice. Below, we
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2021 is the most devastating year for traffic deaths since 2005, with an astounding 10.5% increase. With 42,915 traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways, 2021 sets the record for the highest annual increase since record-keeping began back in 1975. Alarmingly, U.S. traffic fatalities
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