Before I went to law school I had heard of a statute of limitations, but never knew what one was.  You may be wondering the same thing.  A statute of limitations is a law which sets forth the maximum period of time during which legal actions may be...
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Every time I speak to a client or potential client, I always ask “what is the name of your insurance company?” Invariably, the other person tells me “My insurance is not involved as the crash was not my fault.”I then try to explain why we need...
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A new Ohio law became effective on April 6, 2007 that placed restrictions on the driving privileges of teenagers. Prior to leaving office, Governor Bob Taft signed a new bill which places restrictions on the operation of motor vehicles by probationary...
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Everyone has heard of the McDonalds coffee case.  As a lawyer, I have had to deal with jurors being upset with “what happened to McDonald’s.”  Well, I wonder if the McDonald’s media machine has been off line as I have heard nothing of the...
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  The New York Times is reporting that Medicare will no longer pay for medical errors by doctors and hospitals.  The report states that beginning  Oct 1, 2008, hospitals will not be reimbursed for 8 specific conditions that could be avoided.  These...
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