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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Bedsores are sadly a far too common occurrence in Ohio nursing homes. What makes pressure ulcers even more devastating is that they are highly preventable, often caused by poor facility practices or nursing home neglect. The Columbus nursing home abuse lawyers at Slater & Zurz are dedicated and relentless advocates
After a serious injury, you will face many important decisions. One of the most critical decisions is choosing the right attorney to represent you in your personal injury case. Knowing the decision can mean the difference between walking away empty-handed or securing maximum compensation for your losses can quickly make
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Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases If you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, you only have a limited amount of time to bring a lawsuit based on personal injury. Discussing your case with an attorney as soon as possible is important
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Bedsores are serious and painful wounds that are common among nursing home residents and other adults with limited mobility. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 1 million Americans suffer the effects of bedsores each year. Though, sadly, these wounds are highly avoidable with only basic
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No one ever expects to be in a serious accident, especially involving a massive and powerful truck. One second you are driving along, and the next, you are seriously injured, and your car is in pieces. In the first moments following a crash, you probably haven’t even had time to
Your Rights and Responsibilities After a Rideshare Accident The multibillion-dollar rideshare industry changed the way many people travel, but it also created a unique legal situation in the event of an accident. What happens when you are involved in an Uber or Lyft accident? Is the company liable since drivers
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It can happen in an instant, and if you’re in a car accident and the other driver doesn’t have insurance, you need a car accident lawyer on your side. The car accident law firm of Slater & Zurz has represented numerous Ohioans across the state, helping them secure settlements to
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It seems like such a simple solution, one that should have been available all along. Named for the late Esther “Mitzi” Piskor, Esther’s Law allows a resident or their family members to install cameras within their Ohio nursing home living quarters. After nearly a decade of fighting for it, Esther’s
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