We are advocates and attorneys who stand for the basic principle that deceptive and dangerous behavior not only puts our clients at risk, but our entire community. We represent clients in cases that seek to remedy such injustice. Our expertise, experience and skill as accomplished litigators serves to level the playing gield for our clients, giving them accountability and a means of addressing their needs so they can move forward bringing their disputes to a swift and meaningful conclusion.
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Leon Burroughs, who has never been to Cleveland, received a letter in the mail stating he had an active arrest warrant in that city for crimes stemming from a domestic disturbance with a woman he doesn’t know. After finding out about the arrest warrant, Burroughs hired a criminal defense lawyer and took a bus from Columbus to Cleveland to try to clear his name.
DUI/DWI
Pedestrian accidents, speeding, and drunk driving remain serious problems. Car accidents in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, declined last year. However, according to a recent traffic safety study based on the latest car crash data, more work still needs to be done to reduce car accident injuries and fatalities in Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, and statewide. "The sharp... Read More
Wrongful Death
If you need assistance with a significant injury or wrongful death matter in Ohio, make our team your team. Give Tom Merriman a call or use the contact form on this page to get in touch with Merriman Legal, LLC.
Traffic Violations
Speeding truckers – To maximize profits, truck drivers might ignore posted speed limits or drive too fast for the road conditions. When drivers speed, they increase the risk of causing serious accidents. A speeding driver may not have enough time to stop and avoid crashing into other vehicles. This is especially true on busy highways in Ohio like I-71, I-76 and I-80. The driver also may lose control of the big rig when entering a curve on a highway.
Fraud
The Consumer Fraud Strike Force used temporary restraining orders to immediately shut down and seize the assets of bogus charities, scam artists, and telemarketing boiler rooms before they could flee the state.
Assault
Murder
Aniya’s mother, Sierra Day, and her mother’s boyfriend, Deonte Lewis, have since been convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to life in prison. Aniya, who died from a blunt force trauma-induced stroke, was discovered with bruises and abrasions all over her body and only weighed 29 pounds at the time of her death.
Restraining Order
Hit and Run
Every type of car accident brings its own challenges. If a drunk driver or texting driver crashed into you, that negligent driver should be held accountable. Even if you were hit by a “hit and run” driver who can’t be found, you deserve justice. You shouldn’t have to go broke because you were hurt on the road through no fault of your own.
Under Ohio law, a worker who is assaulted while on the job is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. They can also pursue a personal injury claim against their assailant. In some cases, a victim of violent crime may be able to pursue a claim for negligent security against a property owner or property manager.
Our attorneys stand up for victims of negligent property owners in premises liability claims, including both slip and fall accidents that occur due to dangerous conditions and victims of assaults and other crimes due to negligent security. Under Ohio law, property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe premises, and we hold them accountable when they cut corners on safety. We also know the specific laws governing dog bite claims in Ohio and stand up for victims, both adults and children.
Property Damage
Collect evidence. Take pictures of the crash scene, including any property damage, visible injuries, skid marks, traffic signals, signs, and so on. And while your memory of events is still fresh, write down what happened in your own words.
Accidents that happen through no fault of your own often seem straightforward at first. Someone caused the accident. The personal injury victim receives compensation for the related losses. Sometimes, that happens. But far more often, victims do not get the money they rightfully deserve for their accident.