Uber and Lyft are similar to many local taxi services in that they do not own, operate, or control their cars. Instead Uber and Lyft contract drivers to pick up passengers using their branded name. Unlike taxi companies, individuals looking to use...
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Since motorcycle drivers have almost no protection on the road, more severe or life-threatening injuries are expected after an auto accident. Motorcyclists above the age of 18 don't even have to wear helmets in Ohio. If...
Pet owners in Ohio are expected to train their animals to behave around other house pets as well as people. At the very least, you should expect to never be attacked by a neighbor's pet. However, these things happen every day in the Akron, Ohio...
Many individuals ride bicycles recreationally or as a casual form of transportation. Although riding a bicycle may seem fairly safe, there are hundreds of bicycle accidents every year in the US. As a bicyclist, it is nearly impossible to...
Often times it can be months before you receive all of your medical bills. One visit to the emergency room where a few x-rays are taken will likely generate at least three bills from three separate agencies: one from the facility, one from the...
The most important thing to keep in mind is to not settle your case until you've completed all of your medical treatment. The reason for this is that once you've settled your claim with the insurance company, the insurance company will...
One of the most common types of nursing home neglect reported in the Akron, Ohio area is bedsores. Bedsores, also known as pressure sores and decubitus ulcers, are areas of the skin that get damaged and break down causing a sore or ulcer. Bedsores...
It can be tempting to take the first offer from the insurance company, sign the release, and be done with it. The amount of money they are offering can seem to be more than sufficient and they can even seem to have your best interest at...
If you've undergone a routine extraction or root canal recently and are having problems, you may have an oral nerve injury. These injuries can be devastating and affect your life permanently. Some symptoms of possible oral nerve injury...
Falls cause countless injuries every year. James J. Gutbrod, Attorney at Law represents victims of slip-and-fall accidents in Akron, Ohio and the surrounding area. These types of accidents are especially common when they...
