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.
The shift toward remote work that dramatically accelerated in 2020 offered many benefits. Eliminating commutes and travel expenses, reduced child care expenses, and reduced dry cleaning budgets are just a […]
Dog parks have become increasingly popular over the past several years, both in Ohio and around the country. There are more than 140 off-leash dog parks in Ohio alone. Some […]
Many people injured at gyms and fitness centers in Ohio wonder whether someone else, such as the gym owner, may be liable for those injuries. The answer depends on several […]
Pregnancy and the birth of your child should be a joyful time. But, workplace discrimination can turn pregnancy into a high-stress time, complicated by harassment, financial worries, and other problems. […]
Workplace injuries are more common than we’d like to believe. In 2020, 117 Ohio workers were killed on the job and another 101,000 were injured or suffered occupational illnesses serious […]
Airbnb promises a “home away from home” experience. Many travelers have come to prefer Airbnb over hotel stays for a wide range of reasons. Airbnb often offers the opportunity to […]
Both state and federal law requires Ohio employers to pay employees at a higher rate if they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Any time in excess of […]
You’ve likely been hearing a lot about vehicles that fall under this broad description lately. In April alone, we learned that General Motors (GM) had filed for a patent on […]
We all want to believe that our children are safe when they’re at school. But, school injuries are more common than you may realize. Across the 10-year period from 2011 […]
Under Ohio law, an injured worker has one year from the date of a workplace injury to initiate a claim. The one-year timeline applies to occupational disease, too, but is […]
Whistleblowers perform an important public service. The information they provide can keep employees and consumers safer, stop theft and other corrupt practices, and even help protect the integrity of our […]
When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you’ll likely be provided with some information and education about how to protect your baby. These tips may include […]
It’s no secret that women are more likely to be injured and killed in car accidents than men. Data shows a significantly higher fatality rate for women versus men involved […]
If you’re self-employed or an independent contractor and get hurt in the course of your business, you may be wondering whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The answer […]
When you’re injured through someone else’s negligence, you’re typically entitled to compensation for your losses. That’s true whether you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident with a drunk driver, slip […]
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