Preserving the scene is just one part of our Early Involvement Strategy and one of the most important factors in building a good case. Capturing relevant photographs throughout the investigation process along with taking witness statements and properly securing the scene will put you in the best position to preserve...
Suspend the Driver’s License of the Uninsured Motorist
In Ohio, an insured driver, vehicle owner, or insurance company representative involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver may submit Crash Report Form 3303 to the Ohio BMV to request suspension of the uninsured driver’s license.
Coverage for Subcontractor Liability
The insurance company is not required to defend the general contractor against or indemnify the general contractor for claims for damage caused by its subcontractor’s defective work because the work is not an occurrence.
Keis George Attorneys Named to 2020 Super Lawyers
Keis George is proud to announce Warren S. George, managing litigation partner, and Kevin F. Keeley, associate, have been named 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, respectively.
A Second Chance at Subrogation Recovery
Dealing with Civil Rule 41(A)(1)(a) Voluntary Dismissal and the Ohio Savings Statute 2305.19 can be tricky. You need counsel who understands these statutes to determine how it may affect your file. After all, you may get a second chance at subrogation recovery.
New Update to Ohio Revised Code 2323.44, Rights of Subrogee
There is a Court that has issued a ruling interpreting Ohio Revised Code 2323.44 as it relates to subrogation. The Court of Appeals affirmed there was no ambiguity in the Farmers’ insurance policy. Remember, language in the policy and notice to all parties matters.
Keis George Continues Midwest Expansion Adding Office in Indiana
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce we have continued our Midwest expansion, adding an office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new office will serve the subrogation and commercial litigation needs of the firm’s Indiana client base throughout the entire state from one centralized location. Previously, Indiana claims were pursued from...
Ethan Clark Joins Property Subrogation Practice
Clark is at the forefront of his peers as his understanding of the changing nature of litigation allows him to be a reliable resource to those within the firm. He is often approached to discuss various legal theories and tasked with identifying ways to counter strategies used by opposing counsel.
Negligence Standard: Public Roadways versus Private Parking Lots or Roads
An auto accident that takes place on a public roadway has a different negligence duty versus an auto accident in a private parking lot or road. Triers of fact will have more opportunity to find comparative negligence between the parties versus an accident on a public roadway, subject to Ohio...
The Economic Loss Rule
The Economic Loss Rule is a doctrine that prohibits recovery for an economic loss resulting from a wrongful act or an infringement of a right, when unaccompanied by physical property damage or personal injury. Instead, only parties to the contract or contractual beneficiaries may recover economic losses. An economic loss...