Wednesday, October 3, 2018

YOU HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY...SO WHY IS THE INSURANCE COMPANY BLAMING YOU FOR YOUR OHIO CAR/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

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HOW OHIO’S RIGHT OF WAY LAWS WORK Under Ohio law, if you as a motorist have the right of way, you are the “preferred driver” in your l...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Yet Another "Turning Left In Front Of A Motorcyclist" Crash.

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It happened AGAIN. Another phone call to my office. "My husband was hit by a driver (this time by someone operating a piece of agricult...
Thursday, April 12, 2018

THE FOCUS OF THE "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" BUMPER STICKER IS WRONG

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         The sentiment is correct: we do NEED to look out for motorcycles when we’re driving. But if you ride one, before anyon...
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

You Lost Your Job Due To A Car Crash Not Your Fault. Will The Insurance Company Cover Your Lost Wages?

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Answer – perhaps, but there are some steps you need to take to help yourself. Let's say you're a delivery driver for fast food cha...
Monday, May 23, 2016

Which Is More Dangerous: Texting/Distracted Driving Or Drunk Driving?

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According to Car And Driver Magazine, texting while driving is WAY more dangerous than drunk driving. Here's how Car And Driver set up...
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Car Accidents, Emergency Rooms, And "GOMER'S"--And The Importance Of Following Up With Your Doctor

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By: Brian R. Wilson, Esq Canton Ohio www.brianwilsonlaw.com You've probably never heard of the term "GOMER" unless you...
Thursday, February 18, 2016

The One Thing You Must Insist Upon After Your Crash...Or Risk Ruining Your Credit

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I've seen this scenario OVER AND OVER again from car accident clients who call me in complete frustration months after their crash. Cl...
Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Why A Hospital Was Fined $86,000 For Leaving A Towel Inside A Patient's Abdomen

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Here's the story. A patient was admitted to a California hospital to have his bladder and prostate removed. After three months and 43 ...
Monday, January 11, 2016

"Does Your Dog Bite?" Inspector Clouseau And Ohio Dog Bite Laws....

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The "Pink Panther" series of movies has provided many laughs (and quotes) in The Wilson house over the years. An exchange from ...
Saturday, January 2, 2016

What Should I Expect At My First Meeting With You?

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By Brian R. Wilson, Esq. It was a very good question and not one I have been asked often. But it was easily answerable. "It's pre...
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

How Secret Insurance Company Databases Are Used (And Misused) Against Personal Injury Victims...And The Key That Allows Them Access

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Just the other day I was negotiating an auto accident claim with an insurance company adjuster. The conversation went something like this: ...
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Insurance Companies And Motorcycle Accidents: Looking For Blame In All The Wrong Places

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Insurance companies will stop at nothing to find ways to blame motorcyclists in car-motorcycle crashes. A recent case I settled on behalf of...
Monday, April 27, 2015

A Neil Young Inspired Mediation Tactic In Personal Injury Cases

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By Brian R. Wilson, Esq. Only the most hard core Neil Young fans (that would include me) have heard of his obscure tune "Walk On...
Monday, March 30, 2015

When Nursing Homes Fumble The Transfer Process...And What You Need To Know

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By Brian R Wilson, Esq. In the fairy tale movie classic " The Princess Bride," Miracle Max (played by Billy Crystal) is the medi...
Monday, January 26, 2015

Large Truck Wheel Separation Accidents: What Are The Common Threads?

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By Brian R. Wilson, Esq. Imagine a rolling, 200 pound tractor trailer wheel careening toward you at 50-60 MPH when you're traveling at...
Sunday, January 11, 2015

Why The Lack Of A Citation Against A Nursing Home Is No Bar To A Negligence Lawsuit

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By Brian R. Wilson, Esq. Nursing homes are regulated by state and federal agencies. As part of their license, nursing homes are required t...
Monday, October 27, 2014

Follow The Money Trail....And You May Find Malpractice....

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Recently a woman sued a Chicago area hospital for using improperly sterilized, dirty endoscopes that allegedly inflicted her and as many a...
Friday, October 10, 2014

What If The Death Certificate Is Wrong?

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The cause of death on the "official" death certificate read: "Intoxication." One small problem. The "intoxication...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

"Are You A Bulldog Lawyer?"

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This is a common question that people ask me at the initial client meeting. After all, what client does not want their lawyer to "fight...
Friday, August 22, 2014

Hospital Tube-Connection Mishaps...More Than a Mere "Oops..."

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"The tube just came out. These things happen." I'm sure thousands of families have been told this in hospitals when any sort...