Monthly Archives - March 2022

Can You Sue Your Lawyer if You Were Defrauded

Can You Sue Your Lawyer if You Were Defrauded?

When you hire an attorney to represent you, you are doing so with the belief that the professional you choose to work with will provide you with honest and competent legal services. Ultimately, you are using an attorney to help improve the chances the outcome of your case will be favorable for your interests. Legal professionals have a duty of care to their clients to treat them with decency and act in good faith.  When a lawyer intentionally violates this [...]

The Most Common Retained Surgical Items

How Often Are Surgical Tools Left in a Person’s Body After Surgery?

People may require surgery for a variety of reasons. A patient preparing for surgery can feel overwhelmed and anxious before their procedure, especially if it will be very intensive and complicated. But, when the day of surgery arrives, the belief is that the medical team performing the procedure will do so with a high duty of care and attentiveness to keep a patient safe. One of the biggest challenges and concerns that surgical departments and infection services have when procedures [...]

Types of Damages for Ohio Sexual Harassment Claims

Types of Damages for Ohio Sexual Harassment Claims

Employees in Ohio are protected at work from discrimination by way of the Ohio Fair Employment Law and federally through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This includes sexual harassment which is considered discrimination. If you were the recipient of unwelcome sexual conduct whether verbally or physically at work, you may have a case to make against your employer for sexual discrimination. To have your experience reviewed by an experienced Ohio sexual harassment attorney, please consider connecting [...]

Is Arbitration Cheaper than Litigation in a Legal Malpractice Case

Is Arbitration Cheaper than Litigation in a Legal Malpractice Case?

A common opinion is that arbitration is the most favored method when it comes to a dispute of legal malpractice with your ex-attorney. Litigation is known to be very costly and can take many years before a resolution comes about. By contrast, arbitration is supposed to be the alternative approach for a quick and inexpensive solution to a legal challenge. This could be the case in some situations, and not so much in others. Depending on the terms of your [...]