Should I Accept the First Insurance Settlement Offer?
By Julie A. Lorincz, Personal Injury Lawyer Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault If an insurance company makes you a settlement offer soon after an accident, you may be relieved to see money on the table. But you generally should not accept the first settlement...
How Is Permanent Scarring Valued?
By Jeff Swiech, Personal Injury Attorney Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Co., L.P.A. If an accident leaves you with a permanent scar, that scar can be an important part of your personal injury claim. No standard dollar amount is assigned to a scar. Its...
Who Pays for My Car Repairs After a Crash While My Injury Claim Is Pending?
By Jonathan M. Ashton, Partner, Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Co., L.P.A.Serving Clients Across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan If you were injured in a car accident, you may be dealing with two very different problems at the same time. You are hurt....
Can Not Wearing a Seat Belt Affect My Injury Claim?
By Kevin J. Boissoneault, Managing Partner & President Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Co., L.P.A. If you were injured in a car accident while not wearing a seat belt, you may be wondering whether you still have a personal injury claim. The answer is yes....
Who Is Liable After an E-Bike or Electric Scooter Accident?
By Jonathan M. Ashton, Partner Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Co., L.P.A. E-bikes and electric scooters are popular for a reason. They are an easy, affordable, and often fun way to get from point A to point B. You can use one to get across town, commute to...
Who Is Responsible When a Teen Driver Causes an Accident?
By Julie A. Lorincz, Personal Injury Attorney Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Serving Clients Across Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and Northeast Indiana If you were injured in an accident caused by a teenage driver, or your child was injured...
How Is Motorcycle Accident Fault Determined?
By: Andrew Nash, Personal Injury Attorney Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Co., L.P.A. After an Ohio motorcycle accident, fault is determined by the facts and evidence, not by assumptions about the rider. That distinction matters. Motorcyclists are sometimes...
Will Your Personal Injury Case Go to Court?
By Jeff Swiech, Personal Injury Attorney Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be wondering: Will my personal injury case go to court? In most cases, the answer is no. Most personal injury cases...
Can You Choose Your Workers’ Comp Doctor in Ohio?
By Jack Diedrick, Ohio Workers’ Compensation Attorney with Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault Yes, you may choose your own workers’ comp doctor in Ohio. However, the doctor who manages your treatment generally must be certified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’...
