Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers know that wrongful death cases are inherently complicated, involving everything from probate matters to negligence issues. These types of cases are often made more difficult because insurance companies representing the wrongdoer often try to avoid liability or offer unfair or inadequate compensation. Most people have never been through this process and, understandably, don’t understand what they’re up against when they decide to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Those who haven’t been involved in a wrongful death case usually expect that an insurance company will pay off medical bills and compensate them for the loss of their loved one. But for many the nightmare is just beginning. The pain caused by the accident can be compounded by the unfair treatment the victim receives from some insurance companies that have one objective - closing the file for as little money as possible without fair compensation for the injured.

In short, insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers that they can put to work on defending such claims. They’re professionals - they handle claims involving death and serious injuries all day and every day. Naturally, they have an advantage over most people who are encountering these issues for the first time. In our office, we believe knowledge is power. We think this book will be helpful in leveling the playing field between insurance companies and those who have lost loved ones as a result of someone’s wrongful acts. If you’re reading the book and you find you have some questions, the lawyers in our office would be happy to answer them. Just call 419-241-1395 or 800-637-8170. You can also visit our Web site at www.charlesboyk-law.com.

Working through the process of grieving the loss of a loved one, while at the same time having to go through the claim filing process, can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life. The Insurance Department prepared the following information to help people in the filing of life insurance claims:

• Obtain several copies of the death certificate. This is the standard documentation required for filing a life insurance claim.

• Contact your lifine insurance agent. The agent who sold the policy can help fill out any necessary forms and act as an intermediary with the insurance company.

• In the case of a group life insurance policy, such as coverage offered by an employer, first contact the group plan sponsor or the human resources office directly. If you are unable to contact the employer, contact the life insurance company directly.

• Submit a certified copy of the death certificate from the funeral director with the policy claim.

In Ohio, companies are required by statute to pay interest on the death proceeds, from the date of death.

Ohioans with questions about life insurance can call the Department’s toll-free consumer hotline at 1-800-686-1526. A life insurance informational toolkit is also available on the Department’s web site at www.ohioinsurance.gov.

If you have lost your loved one due to the negligence of another person, you need information. Contact our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers at 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book.

As the warm weather of spring and summer rapidly approach, it is important to be aware of roller coaster injuries, falls from thrill rides, or injuries caused by workers’ unsafe practices, and their devastating consequences.

Our Ohio serious injury accident lawyers handle cases involving all sorts of different types of injuries caused by the negligence of another person, which is why it we were saddened to read of a case recently discussed in the Jere Beasley Report.

The family of a Wisconsin teenager who was killed on a 2007 amusement park ride settled its lawsuit against the operators. Elizabeth Mohl, 16, died on July 14, 2007, in a fall from a giant swing ride at Lifest 2007 when her safety harness was improperly secured.

Her parents filed a wrongful death suit against Life Promotions and Air Glory Inc. The case was settled for $1 million with the payment to be made by Air Glory’s insurance carrier.

Before riding any amusement park rides, make sure you are properly buckled in and checked by an attnedant. While these types of injuries may seem rare, they happen more often than many people think.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another pereson or company, you need information. Contact our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers by calling 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book.

An accident reconstruction is something that can be very useful in an Ohio wrongful death case.

In most wrongful death cases involving an Ohio fatal car accident, the highway patrol or the investigating officers do their own, independent accident reconstruction.

What our Ohio fatal car accident lawyers like to do in a wrongful death case is to hire our own, independent accident reconstruction expert. They will take measurements, they will take photographs, and we will interview the witnesses, and we will have an accurate accident reconstruction that will help resolve your case.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to tragic circumstances, such as an Ohio car accident that results in death, you need information. Order your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book by calling 800.637.8170.

Who: Johnny Wilson

What: Fatal dog bite injury

When: January 1, 2010

Where: Chicago, IL

Johnny Wilson of Chicago was killed after a fatal pit bull dog bite injury on Sunday, according to the Chicago Breaking News online news center.

The man’s daughter came home to find him covered in blood. He was apparently attacked by four pit bulls that lived in the house. There were also two pit bull puppies living there.

If you or someone you know has been injured by an Ohio dog bite, you need information. Call 800.637.8170 to order your free copy of The Ohio Dog Bite Book.