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Finding the Right Attorney

Finding the Right Attorney How do you find the right lawyer in your injury case? My advice: do not just call the first lawyer in an ad that you see. All attorneys market themselves, some more than others. The best-known lawyers in your area will be the ones with...

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C.Diff Infections Caused by Antibiotics

C.Diff Infections Caused by Antibiotics We are currently handing a case involving a C. diff. infection caused by an antibiotic.  That is right—an infection caused by an antibiotic. Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) is a bacteria that is often found in the large...

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The Oil and Gas Boom

The Oil and Gas Boom Southeast Ohio is once again experiencing an oil and gas boom.  The development, or potential development, of the Marcellus and Utica shale formations is reinvigorating the gas business in our area. Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels handles oil and...

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Significant U.S. Supreme Court ERISA Decision

Significant U.S. Supreme Court ERISA Decision Our firm handles a significant number of ERISA claims for aggrieved employees and plan participants.  ERISA governs most employee benefit actions:  pensions, health plan claims, long-term disability insurance claims, and...

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Another Significant Award in Washington County

Another Significant Award in Washington County I am pleased to announce that the court issued its decision on July 27, 2011, awarding $600,496.44 to the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities—not counting attorney’s fees yet to be awarded. Unlike my...

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The “Pit Bull” Lawyer

The "Pit Bull" Lawyer Over the years, it has been said that clients want a “bull dog” lawyer or a “pit bull” lawyer. Although the true definition of this is uncertain sometimes, it can be presumed that would entail an angry lawyer. Does a client benefit from a mean...

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Herniated Discs

As discussed in my previous post regarding neck and back injuries, auto collisions can cause painful spinal injuries.  Less common than sprains or strains is the herniated disc. There are 33 vertebrae in the human spine.  These are divided into four sections:...

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Why Hire a “Personal Injury” Lawyer for Your Business Case?

Why Hire a “Personal Injury” Lawyer for Your Business Case? Should you consider hiring a “personal injury” lawyer to represent your business in court? Yes. Years ago, lawyers did not limit their practices to the degree that they do today. There were simply trial...

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