Tort “Deform” Must Go. #JusticeforAmanda On March 30, 2022, at 9:00AM the Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments on the matter of Amanda Brandt. Amanda was only 11 years old when was was repeatedly raped and sexually and mentally abused by her best friend’s father, Roy Pompa. Mr. Pompa has been charged with drugging and… Read More
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What Evidence Should I Gather After a Car Accident?
What Evidence Should I Gather After a Car Accident? Building a strong car accident claim is like constructing a sturdy house: You will always need to start with a strong foundation. In personal injury law, that foundation consists of convincing evidence that will help you prove liability, causation, and damages. To gather the necessary… Read More
The Courts Are Opening! Attorneys Alexander Pal and Joseph Darwal Obtain Six-Figure Verdict Against At-Fault Driver
We Have Missed the Courtroom. Did It Miss Us Too??? After two years of delays, we are pleased to announce that the jury trial IS BACK! Courts all over the State of Ohio have started to open their doors again to civil cases which have been, for the most part, in a holding pattern waiting… Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE: WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU
Dear Clients and Friends: Despite the uncertain and stressful time that we are all experiencing with the COVID-19 Pandemic, Obral, Silk & Pal, LLC remains open for you. We will continue to fight for injured Ohioans throughout this difficult time. We understand what you are going through, as we are going through it with you…. Read More
“But I have full coverage!”
One of the most frustrating things that personal injury trial lawyers hear from their clients is “But I have full coverage!” Full coverage does not mean that you or your family are protected from the ramifications of being injured by the negligence of another. All full coverage means is that you have “Collision” and most… Read More
GRACO CAR SEATS RECALLED:
Attention Moms and Dads: Check your Graco car seats immediately! Over 25,000 of the Graco My Ride 65 seats have been recalled, for failing to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. The model numbers for the car seats include: 1871689, 1908152, 1813074, 1872691, 1853478, 1877535, 1813015 and 1794334. Please check your seats and contact Graco directly… Read More
Are You a Runner? When Do You Have the Right-of-Way in Ohio? Laws and Safety Tips for Ohio’s Road Runners:
For those of you who love that runner’s high, we have some laws and safety tips which you may find interesting! 1. If you can, USE THE SIDEWALK: Runners are considered pedestrians in Ohio. Ohio Law states that where a sidewalk is provided and “its use is practicable” it is unlawful to run in the… Read More
Facebook’s Photo tagging Causing Several Lawsuits Around the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco federal judge rejected Facebook’s request to toss a lawsuit alleging its photo-tagging feature that uses facial recognition technology invades users’ privacy. U.S. District Judge James Donato allowed the case to move forward against Facebook under an Illinois law that bans collecting and storing biometric data without explicit consent. “The… Read More
Social Media, and Personal Injury Claims:
The great majority of people out there use social media in some fashion. One thing we have seen here at Obral, Silk & Pal, LLC is that ALL automobile insurance companies are using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other Social Media sites to snoop on personal injury litigants. Personal injury litigants and potential litigants should be… Read More
Top 7 Things to Remember when you’re in an accident:
Many people have asked us, what should I do when I’m involved in an automobile collison. Here’s a quick checklist from your friends at Obral, Silk & Pal, LLC: 1. Call the police to make an accident report. —Documentation is required by many insurance policies! 2. Take photographs and/or video with your phone if it… Read More