A good contract can make a world of difference for your business. It is protective, keeping you safe against lawsuits and claims that could lead to costly litigation. There are many ways that contracts can keep your business safe. Here are five to keep in mind....
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Is A Truck Driver At Fault After A Crash?
If you are hurt in a truck crash, then you may be wondering who will be held accountable for the incident. The interesting thing about truck accidents is that they are more complex than holding just a single party accountable. Oftentimes, others, including the...
What Damages Should You Expect To Receive After A Loved One Has Been Killed In A Truck Accident?
Any crash can cause massive injuries, but commercial vehicle wrecks have a strong correlation with catastrophic injuries and fatalities. If you recently lost a loved one because of a crash with a commercial truck, your family will never be the same. Despite your...
No Will? Your Family May Have To Deal With Probate Court
In Ohio, probate is a court-supervised process that makes sure that the decedent’s debts and taxes are resolved. The probate court also helps transfer the remaining property and assets from the estate to heirs. Many of your assets may go through the probate process if...
3 ways an attorney can help those buying real estate
Trying to buy a house is as exhilarating as it can be frustrating. Only a fraction of the houses in your price range will likely meet your property requirements, so it could take weeks to find a place you'd happily call home. Simply finding a property that you like...
What happens to your property when you divorce in Ohio?
When you get married, you and your spouse join households and combine your finances. You share a residence and your income to provide a higher standard of living. Combining your assets also makes it easier for you to support any children you share. When you divorce,...
Avoid disputes over your business’s commercial lease
As a small business owner, one of the things that you may need to do is to lease a property for your business. This property is where you’ll grow your business, see clients and do what you can to bring in a profit. The last thing you want is to have a disagreement...
3 forms of bad faith insurance that can hurt you after an injury
Insurance is an investment that protects you from liability or losses in unpredictable situations. Your homeowner's insurance will help repair your home after or tornado or replace your property after a robbery. Car insurance will cover the cost of repairs to vehicles...
What can you expect from an at-fault driver’s insurance policy?
If you are like most people who get into a car crash, you expect insurance to take care of you. In most cases, it will, even if the other driver is the one who caused the collision. There are federal rules that regulate the insurance industry, and businesses generally...
Can you work around probate?
When a family member who has significant assets within their estate passes away, the family members will understandably want to begin the distribution process. However, most states, including Ohio, have what is called probate. This process is used to ensure that...