The field of personal injury and mass tort law is constantly evolving. The DGMS Law blog is published by our attorneys to keep clients, colleagues, and members of our community up to date on the state of plaintiff’s law in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and nationwide. Topics include personal injury, workers’ compensation, car accidents, defective products, recent settlements, disability, and more.
Key Takeaways A jackknife happens when a truck driver loses control and the trailer swings away from its straight path. Hard braking, excess speed, and slick pavement on I-75 and […]
Key Takeaways A deposition is sworn testimony given outside the courtroom so both sides can learn the facts before trial. The questions cover your background, the crash, your injuries, your […]
Key Takeaways A crash involving only your vehicle does not automatically make you the at-fault driver. Another driver, a road defect, or a vehicle defect can cause a crash without […]
Key Takeaways Claims with minor injuries and clear fault often settle within three to six months in Ohio. Ohio insurers must acknowledge a claim within 15 days, but acknowledgment does […]
Key Takeaways Who caused the crash, how serious it was, and your driving history all shape your new premium. Ohio law blocks a rate increase after a certain uninsured driver […]
Key Takeaways Move your vehicle to a safe location and turn on hazard lights before doing anything else. Ohio law requires reporting a deer strike within 24 hours to claim […]
Key Takeaways A t-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, usually at an intersection. Liability typically falls on the driver who failed to […]
Key Takeaways. Ohio pedestrians can pursue a claim or lawsuit against a driver when negligence and evidence support it. Drivers and pedestrians can share fault, and Ohio law reduces compensation […]
Key Takeaways Liability depends on whether the Uber driver, another driver, or shared fault caused the crash. Uber’s coverage changes based on whether the app is off, waiting, or active […]
Key Takeaways Ohio law does not require a police report to file a claim. Reports become mandatory for injury, death, or damage over $1,000. Photos, witness statements, and medical records […]
Key Takeaways Settlement values depend on the specific facts of each case, not a fixed or average number. Injury severity, required treatment, and long-term effects shape how a claim is […]
Key Takeaways A minor dog bite settlement typically covers medical costs plus a multiplier for pain and suffering. Ohio law holds dog owners strictly liable, regardless of the animal’s prior […]
Key Takeaways Three main paths often cover a rental after a crash: the at-fault insurer, your own policy, or credit card benefits. The at-fault driver’s insurer typically pays first, though […]
Key Takeaways A passenger can pursue a claim against either driver, or both, depending on fault. Ohio law allows compensation from multiple parties when fault is shared between drivers. Suing […]
Key Takeaways Ohio law permits an emotional distress claim only when the insurer acts in bad faith, not for a simple denial. Courts ask whether the insurer’s refusal to pay […]
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