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 Early legal guidance helps preserve evidence and protect your claim. Serious injuries or disputed fault often require representation. Truck accident cases involve complex rules and multiple parties. Insurance […]
Key Takeaways Medicare places a lien on personal injury settlements when it has covered accident-related care. Reimbursement applies only to medical expenses, not pain and suffering damages. The amount owed […]
Key Takeaways Text messages can establish fault in Ohio personal injury cases. Authentication means proving who sent the message and that it was never altered. Carrier subpoenas, device metadata, and […]
Key Takeaways Ohio law requires dog bite victims to report to local health authorities within 24 hours. Victims, healthcare providers, and veterinarians are all required to report a dog bite. […]
Key Takeaways PTSD can develop after any car crash, even when physical injuries seem minor. Symptoms like nightmares, avoidance, and withdrawal may appear days or weeks later. A formal mental […]
Key Takeaways: A personal injury claim involves a series of steps from gathering evidence through negotiation or possible court proceedings. Collecting photos, witness information, official reports, and medical documentation early […]
Key Takeaways Ohio law does not specifically prohibit passengers from putting their feet on the dashboard. Airbags deploy in a split second and can cause severe leg, hip, facial, and […]
People searching for the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dayton, Ohio are typically looking for firms with real experience handling injury claims in Montgomery County and surrounding communities. The firms […]
Key Takeaways Ohio law requires drivers hold a valid license to operate a motor vehicle. Forgetting a license differs legally from driving without valid driving privileges. Police usually verify license […]
Key Takeaways Serious car accident injury interferes with mobility or cognitive function. Severe crash injuries may require surgery or extended medical care. Traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow or […]
Key Takeaways A semi-truck pairs a tractor with a detachable trailer to haul freight. A semi-trailer relies on the tractor to support its front portion. A fully loaded semi-truck requires […]
Key Takeaways Standard semi-trucks follow size limits, but weight rules affect handling and stopping. Ohio law limits axle loads and total weight to prevent unsafe road conditions. Oversized loads require […]
Key Takeaways A no-zone is an area around trucks where drivers cannot see nearby vehicles. Ohio restricts passing in low-visibility areas like curves, hills, and intersections. No-zones exist in front, […]
A dog bite can look harmless at first glance, especially when the skin barely breaks or bleeding stops quickly, yet families across Ohio often learn days later how misleading those […]
Many injury victims start asking, “How bad does a dog bite have to be to sue?” after the initial shock fades and real concerns set in, often once medical bills […]
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