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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: My family and I were stuck on an elevator for almost an hour with no way out. The engineers were not successful.

Long story short my children were screaming so my husband used all strength to open both doors from the inside; we were off level and had to jump down. My 6yr old daughter is still having nightmares about it and there was very little compassion. Do we have a case? This happened in Dearborn, Michigan

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 24, 2019

Unless the building owner knew there was an issue, generally no. I would suggest you contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice to check.

For PTS many clients have gotten modification of symptoms from a process called EMDR

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: Can I do anything about my neighbor's dog jumping the fence into our yard?

We have a pitbull and luckily they haven't been outside together, but we have watched our neighbor's dog jump into our fenced-in yard multiple times. What can we do (legally) other than ask the neighbor to watch their dogs?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Aug 20, 2019

As the owner of pit bull, you are a vulnerable target for a lawsuit if something bad happens. You should consider whether the fence should be taller. You might also advise the neighbor of your concern. Perhaps the neighbor might want to install a taller fence. Check with your homeowner... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Scope of work question.

An employee, who is working out of state, for an out of state company, and is also from a different state as well, is on his way to the jobsite he is working at, , after leaving where he is staying for his company, in his personal truck, but labeled with his employers Marks hits a pedestrian in... View More

Mr.  Eugene Ray Critchett
Mr. Eugene Ray Critchett
answered on Aug 6, 2019

Unfortunately, you need to provide a lot more facts to determine who would be primarily liable for the collision. If the employee was in the "coming and going" rule, then he/she may be personally liable for the collision. If the employee had already started working that day and was just... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Ohio on
Q: I had a back injury in 1997 that resulted in surgery. Now have had to have surgery again in 2019. can I reopen claim if

I never received settlement. That company is now out of business

Matthew S Flemming
Matthew S Flemming
answered on Jul 23, 2019

The statute of limitations for Ohio Workers' compensation claims depends somewhat on when the last activity was on the claim. You should contact a licensed attorney to discuss some specifics and they can give you a better idea of whether the claim is still active or barred due to inactivity.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: An employee has an injury at his work place, how does he start the claim for the compensation?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 18, 2019

One option you have is to contact a workers' compensation attorney in Ohio. The process involves strict deadlines and can be complex. You could also repost your question in the Workers' Comp category (it is posted under Personal Injury), where some very experienced WC attorneys on this... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: What can I do about children climbing my fence to enter my back yard of my home within the city limits?

I have a back yard camera and an additional privacy fence around the back deck with a hot tub spa filled with water.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Apr 17, 2019

You could ask them not to do that. Or you could talk to their parents or call the police and file a report. But depending on the age of the kids, they might retaliate in some way.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: I want to know if something is medically eithical or right or malpractice

I’ve been seeing a doctor for at least 12 years due to back, neck, hips, knee pain. I’ve had major back surgery in 2009....rod plus screws. I’ve had my thumb fused. This doctor put me on 3 neurontin a day when I first saw him, and 4 Vicodin’s a day also. Eventually the neurontin went up to... View More

Mr.  Eugene Ray Critchett
Mr. Eugene Ray Critchett
answered on Apr 12, 2019

If you have concerns about the sudden changes, try seeing another pain management specialist for a second opinion. However, it certainly is a new trend to decrease the use of pain medications.

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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: hello, i just had a question about suing someone/a company who said and put all over social media that i won $20k

and i had won $20,000 but they haven’t followed through with it and won’t answer me about it. can i sue them? i have proof they said that i won. it’s been 4 years

Mr.  Eugene Ray Critchett
Mr. Eugene Ray Critchett
answered on Apr 12, 2019

If it is not on-line now, I would probably move on. Litigating the issue may cost you more than $20,000.00.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Ohio on
Q: In OH, If I co-sign for my 19yr sons auto loan, n he holds full coverage ins., will I be held responsible for accidents?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 20, 2019

If you co-sign a loan, you’re in the hook for the loan, not any accidents he may get into with the car he buys with the loan proceeds. If the car is titled to you, you need to make sure there is insurance on the car. If it’s titled to him, that’s his problem. If you are driving the car when... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: lawyer to sue my ex for the mental distress mental disturbance emotional harm mental anguish mental suffering ect

Mental suffering he used abusive and insulting language assult and battery he torched my arm while i was sleeping has beat me many times he has went to jail he sufficates me with hands or pillow he pours liquids on me of all sorts i am in intensive counciling and i have problems with back head and... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 4, 2019

I'm sorry to hear that you had to go through this. You have a case but.....the problem is that homeowners won't cover intentional acts, and if there is no insurance unless he's worth a lot of money you will get a piece of paper saying you are entitled to money--but he won't be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: 62 y old, prescribed very high doses of 2 strong opioid medications for over 7y. MD gave 60 days to stop. I need help.

For past 2y, I have decreased dosage myself, and aware just stopping could kill me. MD aware but states he can't force others to take over pain control and has left it up to me. 100s of phone calls and as many rejections later,my time is running out quickly. I've even tried and been... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 23, 2019

First you can't force a doctor to treat you. Suggest you look for a clinic and see if there is a health advisor who can tell you about the resources you have. My understanding--and I am not a doctor--is that you will not die. You may have a number of issues but death is not necessarily one of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: My mom went in for an outpatient bronchoscope biopsy, she ended up in ICU. I was told a main artery was cut

Then they tried to discharge her the next day...new finding in an xrays they finally decided to take..she got like volcano pocket of blood near the site

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 13, 2019

You should sit down with a lawyer who specializes in medical malpractice.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: I got injured in a car accident in Ohio but I was visiting there from Kentucky. Do I still have to go through court

there or can I file in Lexington?

Dimitrios Makridis
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Dimitrios Makridis
answered on Dec 27, 2018

Typically, a lawsuit is filed where the defendant (1) resides; (2) has a principal place of business; (3) conducted activity giving rise to the claim; or (4) where all or part of the claim took place (i.e. where the accident took place). However, a lawsuit can be filed where a plaintiff resides, IF... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: If an employee injuries me due to their own negligence, does that mean the employer is off the hook, liability-wise?
James J. Hux
James J. Hux
answered on Dec 11, 2018

You could potentially still file a claim for workers' compensation against your employer. You should speak with a workers' compensation attorney to see if you have a viable case.

Attorney James J. Hux

Hux Law Firm, LLC

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: How long does it take primary health net work take to pay once release is signed
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 10, 2018

It can depend upon state law.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Am I liable for an back injury to my dog sitter. While on a lead my dog jerked the sitter and the sitter hurt his back.
Matthew S Flemming
Matthew S Flemming
answered on Dec 1, 2018

Depends on the facts. If you have homeowners or renters insurance, report it to them and allow them to determine whether or not you have any sort of exposure.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: What other money damages besides medical bills are available in a personal injury lawsuit? I was in a train crash where

it derailed.

Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
answered on Nov 26, 2018

In serious accidents one can pursue several types of damages such as pain and suffering, mental and physical, lost wages and if permanently impaired wages to compensate for those. If PTSD and issue that should be addressed as well. We handle and negotiate claims nationwide. Feel free to contact... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: How long does it take to receive payment once case it settled and release forms are signed in federal tort case
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 21, 2018

It could depend on whether there are outstanding liens that need to be satisfied.

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: How do you prove proximate cause in a multi-car accident?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 5, 2018

Ah...that depends on how the accident occurred, which car you were in, which car(s) hit which, in what order, and what were they doing when they got hit.

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Q: How do i look up a lawsuit case filed in Federal court?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 2, 2018

You would look it up by the name of the person or business bringing the case, which would be the easiest. If the defendant is a large corporation or the government, there could be thousands of cases. You can try online but best bet would be to stop in at the clerks office.

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