I have been asked by Meghan Mongillo, Dayton’s Fox-45 “In the Morning” co-anchor, to be a guest on their live TV broadcast. I will be answering questions regarding the law and commenting on some of the high profile legal cases in Southwest Ohio. Specifically, we will be discussing the Ryan Widmer and Stacy Shuler cases. The Widmer trial is approaching its final stage, as the attorneys for both sides will offer their closing arguments on Monday, February 14, 2011. The jury will then begin its deliberation and a verdict will be read by the bailiff at the Warren County Court of Common Pleas in Lebanon, Ohio. It is likely that people from across the country will be listening intently – as will I.
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Getting Medical Bills Admitted: Tips on Avoiding Traps, Landmines and Obstacles
In just about any personal injury action, a primary goal for Plaintiff’s counsel is to introduce medical bills and medical records pertaining to the underlying cause. There is a certain procedure that should be followed to ensure this admissibility (and to reduce attorney stress) so that the example above does not occur.
Gabe Moorman Discusses Widmer Verdict on FOX45 In The Morning – Live.
Click the link above to hear Gabe and Meghan discuss the Widmer verdict, their reactions to the jury’s decision and chances for an appeal.
January 26th, 2011 – Widmer Retrial Resumes
As I walked out of the Warren County Common Pleas Court in Lebanon, Ohio, this morning, the mood was tense. I had been at the courthouse for a hearing of my own, and couldn’t help but notice the frenzy of reporters and news cameras in and around the area. Virtually every news station in Dayton and Cincinnati was there.
Is the Collateral Source Rule Dead?
Representing the injured party in a personal injury claim is a difficult juggling act for the practitioner. The experienced litigator is well aware of the traps involved in even the simplest personal injury case, including issues like subrogation, medical liens and tort reform. The practice is fraught with land mines.
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Online and Social Media Marketing For Lawyers
As a newly minted Ohio Attorney, I am beginning to understand the importance of legal marketing. Most attorneys in Ohio would agree that an online presence is crucial in developing name recognition and bringing in new clients for your firm. Law firm websites, Facebook groups, Twitter accounts, LinkedIn groups, and legal blogs are a great way to reach the public.
Give Yourself A Chance
Generally speaking, a claim for bodily injuries from an automobile accident must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. However, if there is any question as to the identity of the responsible defendant, it is not advisable to wait the full two years before filing. Recent court pronouncements on “relation back” make it clear that the plaintiff’s injury practitioner may not be able to successfully amend a complaint after the two year deadline has expired.
Ryan Widmer III
Ryan Widmer’s third trial for the murder of his wife, Sarah, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, in the Warren County Common Pleas Court in Lebanon, Ohio. Judge Bronson is again presiding.
Marty Hubbell Named Partner at Diehl & Hubbell, LLC
Waynesville native Marty Hubbell has been named a partner in the law firm of Diehl & Hubbell, LLC located in Lebanon, Ohio.