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.
A dog bite can take place when you least expect it, even at work. Although not very common, people do experience dog bites while “on the clock.” If you work […]
You can often receive long-term disability benefits if you suffer a traumatic brain injury. These injuries are severe and life-altering. They can happen when there is a sudden blow to […]
You do not expect to suffer a severe burn injury at work. Unfortunately, burns in the workplace are very common. They can happen for many reasons, but most often by […]
Electrical appliances, household cleaning products, automobiles, and even children’s toys can pose serious risks. In 2022, 12.7 million people were treated in emergency rooms for injuries caused by defective products. […]
In 2022, motor vehicle fatalities increased dramatically in Ohio. The Buckeye state experienced 32,752 traffic crashes, resulting in 172 deaths. While many car accident cases are settled out-of-court, some car […]
In Ohio, workers’ compensation laws apply to part-time and full-time workers of any age. So if your teen bags groceries after school and suffers a work-related injury, they’re eligible for […]
Experiencing an injury can lead to expenses, such as medical bills and lost income due to an inability to work. So, when you file a personal injury lawsuit, you have […]
More than 12,000 people are hospitalized yearly due to dog bites in this country. Over four million dog bites happen every year coast to coast. One-quarter of those bites result […]
Wrongful death is a civil court case that can follow fatal accidents or crimes like manslaughter and murder. If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence (lack of […]
Hair relaxer defects disproportionately impact Women of Color. We invited Adia Carter, a writer and expert on Afro-textured hair, to share her perspective on the current hair relaxer lawsuits alleging […]
The Camp Lejeune water contamination disaster has wreaked havoc on many families. How does what happened to the water in Camp Lejeune compare to the Flint, MI water crisis? Comparing […]
A business in Ohio is a legal entity and can sue or be sued. The opposing party in the lawsuit may be another business, an individual, or a governmental entity. […]
Ohio law mandates that buildings are built to a high standard. Read on to learn more about the important Ohio laws that protect us while indoors. Most of us assume–perhaps […]
Under some circumstances, a property owner may be liable for skateboarding injuries that occur on their property. Nearly anyone who has ridden a skateboard has taken at least a minor […]
When a Chicago man was hit by a car while standing in front of a chain convenience store in 2017, his instinct was likely to blame the driver. And, the […]
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