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Parents sue after daughter is killed at hotel | Ohio wrongful death attorneys

Chuck Boyk — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:45:00 GMT

The parents of the 21-year-old a former homecoming queen filed a $100 million lawsuit against the hotel, Days Inn Corp., for the wrongful death of their daughter, citing that a hotel failed to preform employment background checks after hiring illegal immigrants.

The woman suffered wrongful death after she was killed in a Tennessee hotel this past September.

A Days Inn employee used a master key to let himself into the room where the woman was staying during her business trip, then sexually assaulted and killed her. Her body was found a week later in a nearby lake.

Tragic deaths like this one are so sad, but they are also common, and our Ohio wrongful death attorneys see the devastation these types of horrible crimes can cause.

If you need help dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one, contact our office today to order your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book to learn your rights.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Toledo, Ohio dog bite book grabs local attention

Chuck Boyk — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:08:00 GMT

The Ohio Dog Bite Book has received local recognition. Our Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorneys have been featured in local newspapers for the recent publication of their new book on dog bite injuries.

The Toledo Free Press, The City Paper, and The Metro Press all mentioned The Ohio Dog Bite Book as a great reference guide for those suffering a dog bite injury.

The Toledo Free Press focused on The Ohio Dog Bite Book as a public service to the citizens of Toledo. Read an excerpt here:

Working from the premise that “knowledge is power,” the attorneys hope to educate the public, as well as their clients, to improve their ability to facilitate the process of litigation, protect victim's rights and ultimately arrive at the most beneficial solution.

The Metro Press focused on the number of Lucas County dog bites as well as the breed involved in those bites, along with Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon’s reaction to those numbers.

Pit bulls last year surpassed labs, shepherds and chows as the top breed whose bites required medical attention. Skeldon finds that noteworthy as there are fewer pit bulls in the country than the other three breeds…The attorneys write that Ohio has a strict liability law, which means a victim need only prove who owned the dog that bit them to establish liability for injuries. There are few defenses, such as, did the victim criminally trespass or tease, torment or abuse the dog.

If you or someone you know has suffered personal injury from a dog bite, order your FREE copy of The Ohio Dog Bite Book by contacting our office.

1Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney backs up Lucas County Dog Warden

Chuck Boyk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:06:00 GMT

In his recent Toledo Blade op-ed piece, “Skeldon does his duty, tells it like it is,” Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney Dale Emch defends Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon.

As Dale’s column points out, Tom Skeldon works to prevent dog bites and dog attacks by strongly enforcing Toledo’s pit bull laws. Pit bulls, the only breed classified as vicious in the State of Ohio, can cause serious personal injury to victims. The difference in a pit bull bite is the strength of the dog’s locking jaws and the power that comes from their back legs when pits shake their victims. Mr. Skeldon, as well as our Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorneys, recognize this, which is why we continue to support the Lucas County Dog Warden, and his stance on pit bulls.

We also have written The Ohio Dog Bite Book, which outlines what you should do in the event of an Ohio dog bite. If you or someone you know has suffered from a dog bite, it is important know the proper steps to take. Seek medical treatment immediately, and take photos of the injury. Notify the authorities, including your area Dog Warden. If an insurance company contacts you, do not make any statements or sign any medical authorizations before consulting an attorney.

To learn more about these tips and what to do in the event of a dog bite, contact our office to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Dog Bite Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

What is the cost of a dog bite injury?

Chuck Boyk — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:25:44 GMT

A recent article by MSN Money reported that according to the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost of a dog bite claim was $24,511 in 2007. Emergency room treatment, follow-up appointments with family physicians, and plastic surgery are almost always needed to treat dog bite injuries.

The Centers for Disease Control and prevention report that nearly 4.7 million people suffer dog bites annually, with over one million of those bites requiring medical treatment.

Nationally renowned dog bite attorney Attorney Kenneth Phillips sees on a regular basis the devastation that dog bite injuries cause. The Los Angeles attorney pointed out to MSN Money that dogs killed 32 people last year, and many times there was something that the owner could have done to prevent it.

“I always see something in the dogs history that was a warning sign,” Attorney Phillips said, referring to the dog bite cases he handles. “Either the dog owner does something that created the circumstances that led to the attack, or plenty of evidence of viciousness was presented to the owner and they’ve chosen not to see it.”

Our Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorneys co-counsel with Attorney Phillips on a dog bite case that our office is currently handling. Our attorneys understand the seriousness of dog bites and their resulting injuries, as well as the method that insurance companies use to settle a dog bite claim as cheaply as possible.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a dog bite, you need information. Learn your rights, as well as the secrets that the insurance company does not want you to know, by ordering our free Ohio Dog Bite Book. Contact our office today to order your free copy.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk