In the matter of Simpkins v. Delaware Grace Brethren Church, Ohio Supreme Court Case No. 2014-1953, the Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of an Ohio law which limits the rights of child rape...
An Ohio jury awarded $3.65 million dollars to a 21-year-old woman who had been raped twice by a church pastor when she was 15, she believed that the legal system had rendered justice. However, the...
Following a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the most dangerous type of injury that can occur is often the least noticeable. Mild brain injuries do not always have obvious signs, and some symptoms do not...
According to the American Automobile Association, approximately 50% of U.S. teenagers admit to texting while driving. Perhaps even more frightening, studies have shown that at any given moment, over 800,000 people are texting, making calls,...
Columbus lawyer John K. Fitch calls it “a horrific injustice for children who are raped or otherwise sexually abused.” If victims and their parents turn to court seeking pain-and-suffering damages from their assailants, and those...
Many people across the United States enjoy the excitement that football and other contact sports bring. Though it is common knowledge that professional football is a dangerous game, playing the game shouldn’t have to increase...
As an attorney with over 30 years’ experience, I have taken on hundreds of auto accident cases. Helping my clients recover is my highest priority, but often I wish these victims had known their rights...
An increasing number of safety advocates are pushing for a change in the language we use to describe traffic crashes. They argue that calling crashes “accidents” removes blame from at-fault drivers, and makes crashes seem...
The Fitch Law Firm filed a brief today in the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of one of its sexual abuse victims, Jessica Simpkins, in her case against the Delaware Grace Brethren Church. In 2008,...
If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by another driver, there are several legal options available. Most cases are settled before reaching trial through negotiations and compromise. In fact, only about 2...
January 2016 saw pathological gambling added to the possible side effects for the drug Abilify (aripiprazole), which is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat patients with a variety of mental health disorders. May 2016 has...
Amidst growing concern over safety issues with IVC filters, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning recommending caution medical devices. IVC filters are surgically implanted into a patient’s inferior vena cava vein,...
Cleveland.com reports that two pit bull mixes recently attacked a 60-year-old Fairview Park woman when she tried to prevent them from killing her dog. She was unsuccessful in protecting her eight-pound toy poodle mix and...
WCPO Cincinnati reports that an Anderson Township woman has experienced an “exploding” washing machine, highlighting a problem Samsung is having with many of their defective washers. The problem is so bad there is even a...
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that children sexually assaulted at state agencies have a 12 year statute of limitations, rather than 2, to file suit. The Court ruled in favor of a 14 year...
Drivers often fail to recognize the crucial need to share the road safely with motorcyclists. While it's not necessarily due to malice, many drivers simply lack the awareness or education about safe biking practices. Despite...
Springfield, Ohio is known for its affordable homes, diverse economy, and historic infrastructure. Many relocate to this city to be closer to their jobs, to develop a small business, or to retire. However, some Springfield...
As the county seat of Clark County, Ohio, Springfield is full of busy roads and highways. It is little surprise that a thousand vehicle accidents occur in this city each year. In 2017, for example,...
Marion, Ohio is a quiet suburban city with an ample number of hospitals, medical facilities, and fitness centers. It’s good to know these contact details in case a family member suffers an injury or gets...
Choosing your child’s school is a significant decision. As a parent, you’ll want to look at many schooling choices before deciding. Which school performs well and is best suited for your child’s needs? Which one...
