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06/10/2026

A car accident report can be one of the most important pieces of evidence after a crash. If you've been involved in an Ohio collision, knowing how to obtain your accident report and what information it contains can help protect your rights and support your claim. Learn more:

Your car crash report may be the backbone of your Ohio personal injury claim. Find out how to get a copy of your report and how it helps your case.

06/03/2026

Many drivers are surprised to learn that Ohio is not a no-fault state. Instead, Ohio follows a fault-based system, meaning the driver responsible for causing a crash can be held liable for injuries, property damage, and other losses. Understanding how fault is determined and what compensation may be available is important after an accident. Learn more:

Wondering about your legal options after an Ohio car accident? Find out how Ohio car insurance works and who pays for your damages.

05/27/2026

Ohio’s statute of limitations can place strict deadlines on how long you have to file a personal injury claim after an accident. Missing these deadlines could impact your ability to recover compensation, making it important to understand your legal rights early on. Learn more:

You only have a limited window in which to file a personal injury claim in Ohio. Learn more about the personal injury statute of limitations now.

05/22/2026

Kentucky is considered a “choice no-fault” insurance state, meaning drivers typically turn to their own insurance coverage after a crash regardless of fault. However, certain injuries and damages may allow accident victims to step outside the no-fault system and pursue a claim against the at-fault driver. Learn more about how Kentucky’s no-fault laws may impact your case:

Kentucky’s choice no-fault insurance system means that your route to fair compensation may depend on your insurance coverage. Find out how we can help.

05/15/2026

“You don’t know what a madhouse it is inside a hospital right now.”

Crandall & Pera’s Steve Crandall recently joined Emergency Minute for a conversation about the causes of medical malpractice and how physicians may avoid it. He and Dr. John Parente discussed the factors that are putting pressure on ERs and what’s breaking the American healthcare system.

This is an honest, practical conversation with important information for patients, families, doctors, nurses, and anyone who wants to know more about why and how medical care goes wrong. You can listen to the full episode, How NOT to get Sued in the ER, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbegyOgwX_I

05/12/2026

Our very own medical malpractice veteran, Steve Crandall, joins Dr. John Parente on this week’s episode of Emergency Minute. They discuss how ER doctors can reduce their risk of getting sued.

The topic for today: Apologize.

Click the link below to listen and learn something you didn’t know before. 🩺⚖️🚑

https://youtu.be/vbegyOgwX_I ⬅️ full podcast here

04/29/2026

Personal injury and medical malpractice settlements are not always taxable, and the answer often depends on what the compensation is meant to cover. Payments for physical injuries are generally not taxable, while portions tied to lost wages, punitive damages, or interest may be. Injury Verdicts can help you understand your rights and what to know before settling a claim. Learn more:

Speak with an Ohio personal injury lawyer about your settlement.

04/23/2026

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04/22/2026

Medical review panels in Kentucky are no longer required after being ruled unconstitutional for delaying access to the courts, and today most medical malpractice claims must instead include a certificate of merit confirming that a qualified expert supports the case before it’s filed. Learn more:

Kentucky, unlike many other states, does not require a medical review panel to review medical malpractice claims. Learn more about the history of medical review panels in Kentucky and what it means for your case.

04/15/2026

Comparative negligence in Ohio means you can still recover compensation after a car accident even if you were partially at fault—as long as you are 50% or less responsible. However, your total recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you’re more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages at all. Learn more:

If you’ve been injured in an Ohio car accident, you may have heard of comparative negligence. Find out what it means and what role it plays in your car accident claim.