When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy

Hon. Thomas Drechsler and Hon. Robert D. Foiles | JAMS In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) and Hon. Thomas Drechsler (Ret.) explore how personal injury cases are evaluated, what makes a claim ready for meaningful settlement discussion, and how digital evidence, credibility, and settlement strategy can shape the path to resolution.… Continue reading When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

Daniel Matusicky | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer. Case Overview In Badra-Muniz v. Vinyl Carpet Serv. Inc., an… Continue reading Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

Can Your Employee File a Personal Injury Claim if They’re Injured at Work?

Louis Patino | Construction Executive Construction accidents can happen to anyone. It’s common for employees to work at height, with machinery or alongside any number of potential hazards, so it’s no surprise that injury rates in construction are 71% higher compared to other industries. Anything from a ladder manufacturing defect to an unguarded ledge or… Continue reading Can Your Employee File a Personal Injury Claim if They’re Injured at Work?