A condominium association is created by recording a Declaration in the county recorder's office, and it operates under Ohio law, Chapter 5311, along with the Declaration and By-Laws the condominium adopts. Every owner is a member of the condominium, and cannot opt out. Board members are... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. If you have full coverage and your carrier handles damages, your carrier might then pursue the payment from the other driver, if it turns out they are liable, which seems to be the case, based on the findings of the police who responded. If your carrier has not... View More

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answered on May 29, 2025

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing what happened — I can only imagine how stressful that must’ve been, especially with your vehicle totaled and everything else going on. I want to make sure you get a clear understanding of where things stand legally and what your next steps might be.... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This is a difficult situation, because it involves family and could involve a closer look at the basis of your occupancy, which could possibly be open to interpretation, instead of a clear-cut landlord tenant... View More

If a tree (or limb) from a neighboring property falls and causes damage—whether to the structure, yard, or a tenant's personal property, liability usually depends on whether the neighbor was negligent. That means if the tree was healthy and fell due to a storm or "Act of God" (high... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. What the insurance carrier is telling you about the beneficiary possibly changing could be true. They don't really have an incentive to lie about who a beneficiary is - they make payment one way or the other, based... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're correct; they're probably insured for such losses. But still, you would need to check with their terms and conditions for entrants, either in their paperwork or in their announced rules - even if you... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. You could check your policy to learn what its provisions are for medical expenses. I believe Ohio is a not a no-fault state - in such situations, there could be med pay-type arrangements. Until you are able to... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

If you were hit by an uninsured driver in Ohio, and you're now in settlement negotiations, it’s important to know that your medical bills typically will come out of your settlement. When your insurance pays for your care under uninsured motorist coverage or medical payments (MedPay), they... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You don’t have to hire a lawyer just to answer a failure-to-control ticket in Ohio. That violation is treated as a minor moving offense—usually two points on your record—and most people handle it themselves by appearing at arraignment.

If you want to challenge the citation, you can... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2025

That’s an incredibly frustrating situation, especially when you’re not at fault and your daily plans get disrupted. When the other party’s insurance accepts liability, they’re typically required to cover the *loss of use* of your vehicle, even if you don’t rent a car. That means you may... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You're not alone in facing this kind of situation—many people find their plans changing after a claim is processed. Since the insurance check is made out to both you and the body shop, you can't cash or deposit it without the shop’s endorsement. This means you’ll need to communicate... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You’re right to question a settlement that doesn’t reflect the true condition and value of your vehicle. A 2004 Honda Pilot with only 99,000 miles is well below average mileage for its age, and that should be factored into the value. If the insurance company is comparing your car to others with... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Ohio, there is no statewide law specifically requiring movie theaters to carry general liability insurance. However, theaters, like other businesses, are strongly encouraged to have liability coverage to protect themselves from potential claims related to accidents or injuries that may occur on... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This question could be as much a personal matter as it is a legal matter, as it could depend on the friendship. If you were not able to resolve in a friendly manner through your friend and checked with an Ohio... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general rule, if the owner wants to keep the vehicle, that usually needs to be arranged and agreed upon with the property damage adjuster beforehand - the carrier's PD figure will usually reflect an offset... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Did you discuss a salvage figure with the insurance carrier? They may have one figure for your PD check if they take the vehicle (higher figure), and another if you keep it. If you surrender title, it usually becomes... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible that the terms and conditions for a service/subscription/purchase/other transaction that you recently entered into contained provisions for sharing your info with third parties... unless it's... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would depend on the policy of your son's girlfriend's mom's car, and a number of other factors. There are a number of different combinations here, depending on who was at fault, the respective... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2023

You may have a claim for bad-faith insurance coverage against met-life for refusing coverage. This can result in hefty punitive damages and attorney fees for refusing to reasonably provide insurance coverage.