Modified comparative negligence is a legal doctrine used in Ohio to determine the extent of each party’s liability in a personal injury case where multiple parties may be at fault. It’s crucial to understand how damages are awarded in lawsuits where the plaintiff may have had some role in causing their own injuries. Unlike pure comparative negligence, which allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they are 99% at fault, modified comparative negligence sets a threshold for recovery. Threshold limit for recovery Ohio’s modified comparative negligence rule stipulates that a plaintiff can rec ..read more

When you hire a home contractor for a project and the work isn’t being performed in a workmanlike manner it can be frustrating and concerning. Shoddy work by a home contractor can result in financial losses, safety hazards, delays in project completion and damage to your property. A contractor who provides shoddy work which wasn’t performed in a workmanlike manner can be held liable for the damages incurred by the homeowner through a claim negligence.  They may also be liable for breaching their contract with the homeowner and/or violating the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, which prov ..read more

As technology advances, we would like to think that so do the safety features inside our vehicles. However, the opposite is true. Nowadays, we have gadgets and gizmos surrounding us that make our lives easier. However, many of these devices take our attention off the road. Car accidents are no joke—they can range from serious bumps to fatal events, changing the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and communities at large. What do we do? While we cannot control the technology manufactured in our vehicles, we can control our behavior. Controlling our behavior can seem challenging, but it i ..read more

In the aftermath of a car accident, a lot is happening. There can be two or more drivers involved, some of whom may be seriously injured even when that is not immediately apparent. There might be witnesses in other cars or on the street as pedestrians. With all this going on, you might be eager to minimize your own injuries from the accident. The surge of adrenaline from the accident may make you not feel the injuries you sustained from the accident.  Once this surge has decreased, it is likely that you will be able to feel the pain from the injuries from the accident. Although many peopl ..read more

Short trips are an integral part of daily routine; be it a quick grocery run or a brief commute to the office, these short journeys are so commonplace that motorists often overlook their potential risks. Short trips often give drivers a false sense of security. The brevity of the journey may lead individuals to underestimate the need for strict adherence to traffic rules. This overconfidence can result in a lack of focus, a factor that contributes to a higher likelihood of accidents. The anatomy of short-distance driving Short trips involve frequent stops and starts, making them inherently ris ..read more

In Ohio, understanding the state’s negligence laws is crucial, especially for those involved in car wrecks. These laws generally determine how responsibility and compensation are assigned in the aftermath of a vehicular incident. For anyone injured in a car wreck, grasping these legal principles is essential in seeking justice and financial recovery. Ohio follows a comparative negligence system, which impacts how damages are awarded in car wrecks. This system assesses the degree of fault of each party involved in the wreck. This division allowance can significantly influence the outcome of a p ..read more

When commercial leases are made, a lot of attention has to be paid to how operating expenses and various responsibilities for the property are divided.  The kind of lease you end up with may reflect both your preferences (and the landlord’s) and your negotiating power. In general, the three most common forms of commercial leases are single net, double net and triple net.  Here’s how they work Since the average commercial lease can run for a decade, it’s important to make sure that you fully understand your agreement: In a single net lease, the tenant pays a base rent and the property ..read more

Many businesses are successful because of the right location and space. Business owners have to consider many things when finding a building to operate work, such as parking, neighborhood, signage and community. This isn’t often easy unless a business owner signs a commercial lease.  How a business operates often is determined by the commercial lease they sign. If the terms of a commercial lease are not favorable for a business, then it could perform poorly. Many commercial leases are adjustable to fit both the needs of the landlord and the tenant.  Here are a few factors in commerci ..read more

When there is a car wreck, there’s always the potential for disputes over liability – but that potential always gets magnified when there are more than two vehicles involved.  The first step in determining liability is often the police report. Once the authorities are called to the scene, they will gather evidence, speak to witnesses, document what they find and often issue traffic citations. That can serve as a foundation for the investigation that may have to come later. What does the law say? Ohio follows a comparative negligence system, which means that multiple parties can actually s ..read more

A dash camera is a small device often attached to the dashboard or windshield of vehicles. Many modern cars have dash cams preinstalled. Dash cameras record a continuous video once turned on.  There are several types of dash cams. Most people install single cams in the front of their cars to record the road and any vehicles ahead. Some cameras can take video of the back to provide rearview video. A high-end 360-degree camera can provide video of the inside of a car, the front, side and back view of the car. Dash cams aren’t, typically, used for taking video of scenic roads. Most people us ..read more