Defective products are taking the country by storm these days. If a person is harmed by such a product they have the right to sue the manufacturer. “If you’ve spent any time lately reading the news, you’ll know that more and more defective products are hitting the market every day. Lately, many of them have [...]

Pets and the law is a pretty controversial area. When in doubt, check with your lawyer about what is covered and what is not. “Let me give you a quick example of something that could happen to anyone with a dog. Say you are out walking your Pit Bull and a jogger comes by, but [...]

I’ve been told it is not a good idea for an injury lawyer to talk about politics or religion, especially in public. After all, such highly charged topics could alienate somebody; make somebody mad. And, that somebody could be a potential client. So, the conventional wisdom is to stay away from such topics, especially in [...]

Most car accidents tend to involve an element of negligence on someone’s part. Most of us have been in a car accident or two or three over our lifetime. There are very few people, other than those who don’t drive, who can say they have never caused an accident or been in one. The interesting [...]

Sadly a local injury lawyer got involved in some real bad business and is about to get disbarred. More sadly, he has an Irish last name, as do I. Most sadly is the fact some people might confuse us because of the Irish names. I met a potential client today who told me about the [...]

I want to share an observation I’ve made over the last 28 years of my law practice. The clients and families who suffer the worst and most horrific personal injuries make the best clients. It’s a universal law. I am constantly amazed and inspired by folks who, under the most terrible circumstances, are the most [...]

The other day I decided to take a few practice putts at a local golf course.  It was a nice day and it sure felt good to get out of the office and take a break. Golf can be good therapy. I was approached by a fellow I didn’t recognize. He wanted me to know [...]

A few months ago I had the honor of giving my mother-in-law’s eulogy in Dayton, Ohio. It is always difficult to deliver a meaningful message under emotionally trying circumstances to family and friends. After considerable time in thought, preparation, and prayer, I gave it my best. That’s all we can ever do. Fortunately it went [...]

People have their babies in hospitals because they’re supposedly a safe place. That isn’t always the case. Most people prefer to have their baby in a hospital, simply because they feel safer being right there where there is medical care on hand; doctors to help if there is a problem. And in most instances, things [...]