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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.

Cell Phone Records in Ohio Car Accident Cases

Few things change lives faster than a car crash caused by distraction. One moment of checking a phone can leave someone seriously hurt, and those seconds are often preserved in […]

December 10th, 2025

Dash Cam Laws in Ohio

Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular among Ohio drivers because they provide an extra layer of safety in the event of an accident. These devices can record important video that […]

December 10th, 2025

Who Pays for Physical Therapy After a Car Accident in Ohio?

After a car accident, recovery can take months of physical therapy, and those bills add up fast. The real question is: Who pays for physical therapy after a car accident? […]

November 27th, 2025

What Happens When You Reject an Insurance Settlement Offer?

Getting a settlement offer after an accident can feel like progress, but what happens when you reject an insurance settlement offer and the insurer pushes back? Saying no doesn’t close […]

November 27th, 2025

What Dogs Are Most Likely to Bite Their Owners?

At Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, we’ve seen how devastating a dog bite can be, especially when the injury comes from a trusted family pet. Studies show that no breed […]

November 26th, 2025

Depression After Car Accident: What You Need To Know

A car crash can change your life in ways you never expected, leaving many Dayton residents with emotional distress known as depression after a car accident. This emotional toll often […]

November 19th, 2025

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

A car crash or slip on a wet floor can turn your life upside down in seconds. After getting hurt, you might wonder, “What does a personal injury attorney do, […]

November 12th, 2025

How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement After an Accident

After a serious crash, most people wonder how to increase personal injury settlement value and recover the full amount deserved. To improve your Ohio personal injury settlement, prioritize immediate and […]

November 10th, 2025

Can You Tell How Fast a Car Was Going by the Damage?

After a serious collision, one of the first questions people ask is, “Can you tell how fast a car was going by the damage?” The answer is yes, though a […]

October 31st, 2025

How Do You Recognize a Distracted Driver?

Every day in Ohio, drivers face the risk of sharing the road with someone whose attention is not where it should be. How do you recognize a distracted driver? The […]

October 29th, 2025

Who Has the Right of Way at a Stop Sign in Ohio?

Confusion at stop signs is one of the most common causes of intersection crashes. Drivers hesitate, guess wrong, or assume it’s their turn to move, and in that split second, […]

October 13th, 2025

Are U-turns illegal in Ohio?

Many Ohio drivers wonder, Are U-turns illegal in Ohio, especially when traffic is heavy or they miss a turn on a busy street. While state law does not impose a […]

September 26th, 2025

Memory Loss After Car Accident: What Victims Need to Know

Experiencing memory loss after car accident can throw your life off balance in ways you never imagined. Sometimes the cause is obvious, like a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a […]

September 19th, 2025

Why Is Speeding a Major Factor in Accidents and Road Fatalities?

Speeding turns everyday driving into a deadly risk. In Ohio, and especially in Dayton, high-speed crashes cause some of the most serious injuries. But why is speeding a major factor […]

September 12th, 2025

How Long After a Car Accident Can You Go to the Hospital?

Getting hurt in a car crash turns life upside down in seconds. Amid the chaos, we always hear one question: “How long after a car accident can you go to […]

September 12th, 2025

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