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...
Jackson, Ohio Law Blog
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...
What happens to your small business when you get divorced?
When most people get divorced, their performance at work may temporarily suffer due to stress and distraction, but their job remains secure. If you own a small business, however, a divorce could potentially end your marriage and ruin your livelihood. The good news is...
Truck accidents can be caused by drowsy drivers
Truck drivers are held to a professional standard while on the road. They must receive special training and follow numerous regulations to maintain their professional licensure. Unfortunately, drivers can become negligent in following guidelines, turning their large...
Do you know how to share the road with semis?
Most drivers encounter semi-trucks in traffic daily. But did you know drivers in passenger vehicles cause an alarming 75% of commercial vehicle accidents? While actions such as driving under the influence or distracted driving can play a role in these collisions,...
In the aftermath of a crash: the story of an Ohio family
If you drive north of Jackson County for about 150 miles, you will arrive in the Richland County town of Shelby. On the one-year anniversary of a violent motor vehicle crash, a man stood on a hill a few miles outside of Shelby and gazed at the wreck site, remembering...
Healthcare Power of Attorneys and Estate Planning
The time to make sure you have a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Will is before you need them. Act now while you are able to sign legal documents. A Healthcare Power of Attorney, also known as Healthcare POA, once signed by you, authorizes the person you name in...
FDA REMOVES ZANTAC FROM THE MARKET
The FDA has asked all manufacturers to immediately withdraw prescriptions and over the counter ranitidine products from the market due to excess levels of NDMA, a probable carcinogen created in the drug. NDMA levels increase in ranitidine even under normal storage...