Paying for healthcare remains a huge problem in the United States. Even if you have health insurance, a major medical problem or one out-of-network emergency could leave you drowning in debt. Most people don’t realize it, but medical debt is the leading cause of...
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How to stay safe when driving near trucks
Sharing the road with trucks requires motorists to remain alert. While trucks move slower than most vehicles, their size makes them more dangerous when they are involved in accidents. Some truck drivers increase this risk by working while fatigued and operating trucks...
Commonly held misconceptions about probate in Ohio
You may have heard that after you pass away, all or some of your estate must be processed by an Ohio probate court. This is also called passing the estate through probate. It is a legal process by which a judge accepts or rejects your will as valid or invalid, and...
There are many reasons to consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy
No one wants to file for bankruptcy, but it’s nice to know the option is available to you should your finances take a turn for the worse. If you find yourself in this position, it’s important to learn more about every type of bankruptcy, including Chapter 13. While...
Stressed out? It may make divorce more likely
Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t avoid stress. If you have a job, you get the work stress that comes with it. If you’re unemployed, you see uncertainty and financial stress. If you have children, you love them dearly, but they certainly add stress to your life....
Ohio crime labs can now tell hemp from marijuana
Does it seem like cannabis products are just about everywhere these days? It probably isn’t an illusion. Between the 2018 Farm Bill at the federal level and legislation passed by the state in 2019, hemp products like cannabis oil containing less than .3% of THC...
Can grandparents in Ohio sue for the right to visit grandchildren?
Many states have come to understand that the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents can be beneficial. As such, some states allow grandparents to sue for the right to spend time with their grandkids. Ohio is one of these states, but certain requirements...
Children in the car can increase the risk of an accident
Think of words commonly used to describe the ideal parent of young children: caring, loving, protective. A study by the University of Helsinki shows that by trying to fulfill these ideals while driving, parents unwittingly put their children, themselves and other road...
If your marriage has faded, dissolution could be your best option
Once your children have left home, things can feel different in your marriage. You may feel it is time to go your separate ways and let each do what they want with the rest of their life. You have friends who have been through messy divorces, and you have seen the...
Compensation is important after an accident leads to amputation
Any accident can result in injuries, but some crashes are particularly serious. A person’s legs are vulnerable to a range of injuries when such an accident occurs, many of them leading to amputation. As you may imagine, losing all or part of a leg has lifelong...