Anzellotti, Sperling, Pazol & Small

10/20/2025

We won a you’re an hummus decision in the Ohio Supreme Court for our client.

YOUNGSTOWN ‑— In a unanimous decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Youngstown failed to timely introduce a defense of immunity from liability in a wrongful death lawsuit that could cost the city millions of dollars. Youngstown contended that its motion for “statutory immunity,” which came s...

10/20/2025

UnanimousOhio Supreme Court dee ision

YOUNGSTOWN ‑— In a unanimous decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Youngstown failed to timely introduce a defense of immunity from liability in a wrongful death lawsuit that could cost the city millions of dollars. Youngstown contended that its motion for “statutory immunity,” which came s...

11/21/2023

If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you might experience a number of physical, mental and/or emotional symptoms. Here are some common symptoms.

11/18/2023

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (or “TBI”) because of another person’s carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm done to you. Here are three simple ways to build a stronger TBI case.

11/11/2023

A traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) is an injury to the brain caused by some sort of external trauma. Any blow to the head or forceful shaking or whipping of your head, neck or body can result in a TBI.

11/04/2023

Insurance claims adjusters tend to be skeptical of brain injuries – especially so-called “mild” brain injuries – because often (i) these injuries are “invisible”; (ii) there is little objective medical evidence (e.g., a brain scan) to prove the injury and support the injured person’s subjective claims of pain and other symptoms; and (iii) symptoms of a brain injury often are delayed, so treatment is delayed. When the insurance company challenges your brain injury claim, we know how to push back.

10/28/2023

Brain injury cases present unique challenges, different from other types of personal injury cases. To win compensation, you will have to overcome one or more of these hurdles:.

10/21/2023

“I didn’t bump my head or black out. I just have a headache. It’s not a big deal.” Those are dangerous assumptions after an injury accident because: 1. You don’t have to bump your head or lose consciousness to suffer a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). Any impact that causes a violent shaking or whipping of your head can cause a brain injury. Whiplash, for example, is a common cause of TBI in auto accident cases. The injury results from the rapid and severe back-and-forth motion of the neck and head, which causes the brain to make contact with the hard interior of the skull. AND 2. Early symptoms a brain injury can be subtle and easy to dismiss (like a headache, drowsiness or excessive fatigue). Self-diagnosis is a mistake, especially if you have signs of a concussion or more serious brain injury. Always err on the side of caution, and let a doctor diagnose or rule out a TBI. Don’t wait on this. Delayed treatment can have a negative impact on your health and can crater any legal claim you might have for compensation.

10/09/2023

The specific process for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits may vary somewhat from state to state but, typically, a worker’s comp. claim involves three steps: reporting the injury to your employer, filling out an official claim form/submitting the claim, and waiting for the insurance company to complete its investigation. If your claim is denied, the next step is to dispute that decision by appealing to the state workers’ comp. agency.

10/08/2023

If you’re injured on the job, take these steps to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits: (1) Get medical treatment right away. (2) Report the injury to your supervisor (and/or HR, if applicable). (3) Write your own “report.” (4) Fill out the official form (or forms) required to submit a claim. Your supervisor
and/or HR should be able to provide you with the required paperwork.