The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, April 3, at Playhouse Square, and runs through April 13. Tickets are available online. This event will feature 138 feature films and 225 short films from […]
The U.S. childcare industry is down 40,000 workers compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Worker shortages like this lead to understaffing, which stresses employees and hurts the quality of care. […]
In the chaotic aftermath of a car crash, the steps you take can significantly impact the outcome of any future legal claim or lawsuit. One crucial aspect of building a strong personal injury case is the […]
There are many things that affect the value of a personal injury settlement, such as the severity of your injury and how long the injury is likely to affect you. Liens placed on your personal injury […]
Check out these pictures from last weekend’s Cleveland Crunch Game against Rapid City FC, including some pictures with Managing Partner Marco Bocciarelli with his family. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about future Cleveland Crunch […]
Get ready, Cleveland! The Fight For Air Climb is back for all adventurers, fitness enthusiasts and anyone looking to do something amazing for a great cause. This premier stair-climbing event, brought to you by the American […]
Are you ready for the 2nd Annual Cleveland Cocoa Run? The race is happening on February 17 at Voinovich Park, starting at 9 a.m. with registration and packet pickup. Participants can choose a 5K run or […]
Will you be taking the plunge at this year’s Cleveland Polar Plunge? Friedman, Domiano and Smith is proud to announce our firm is one of the sponsors of this year’s event, which benefits Special Olympics Ohio. […]
Are you ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year? Come to AsiaTown Cleveland February 10-11 to enjoy traditional performances, art and some delicious food. Visit the AsiaTown Cleveland Lunar New Year webpage to learn more about […]
Mark your calendars for a frosty weekend at the 2nd Annual Crocker Park Ice Festival, happening from 5 p.m. on Friday, January 26th to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 28th. The event is sponsored by Westland Heating, […]
Brain stem injuries from car crashes often have devastating, life-altering effects. Some victims could end up in a coma or suffer permanent deficits in balance and coordination. If the crash resulted from another driver’s negligent or […]
The Cleveland Kurentovanje festival has been celebrated in the St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood since 2013. The festival celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This year the festival starts on Saturday, February 3rd and […]
Crush injuries may be more likely to happen in high-speed collisions or crashes where one vehicle is significantly larger than the other. However, they can also happen in relatively minor car accidents. If you are dealing […]
Do you know what you should do after a car accident? Even if you work out a plan in your head before a crash occurs, it may be hard to think clearly after being involved […]
Bad weather, like snow or rain, can impair drivers’ visibility, contributing to dangerous car accidents that cause serious injuries. At the same time, low visibility caused by weather does not absolve drivers of responsibility for negligent […]
Even a minor fender bender can significantly interrupt your life. While the injuries from these minor collisions are likely to heal in a few days or weeks, you may have to miss work. Dealing with an […]
Many people like the change back to standard time because they get an extra hour of sleep. However, shorter days also mean more drivers will be on the road after the sun goes down, increasing the […]
If you are experiencing blurry vision after a car accident, you should seek immediate medical treatment. Blurred vision could indicate a brain, spinal cord or neck injury. You may also have a detached retina. Waiting […]
Head-on collisions are a rare but extremely dangerous type of car accident. Those involved often suffer catastrophic injuries that they will be dealing with for a long time. These crashes also have a high risk of […]
One of the most devastating effects of a personal injury is permanent scarring or disfigurement. This is much more than a physical injury, as victims may experience significant psychological and emotional trauma. If you were injured […]
Car crashes can happen anywhere, but most drivers think there is less risk of a crash close to home. Unfortunately, this leads to overconfidence, which is a common reason why many crashes happen close to drivers’ […]
There are numerous reasons why commercial trucking crashes occur. Often, the driver is the one at fault, and sometimes the driver is at fault because he or she is fatigued or even fell asleep at the […]
The Towpath Marathon is happening this Saturday at Canal Basin Park at 7:30 a.m. Participants can choose to run a full marathon, half marathon of 10k. The race starts on the east bank of The Flats […]
Are you ready for a five-day celebration of documentary film? The 14th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival starts on Wednesday, October 4th. A total of 83 films will be presented at nine different venues in the […]
Most construction zone car crashes are caused by another party’s negligence, often the negligence of another driver. However, there are other parties that may bear fault for these accidents. Sometimes negligent drivers may share fault with […]
Many people are unsure about what to do after suffering a personal injury. While there are many steps to take after an injury, injured victims also have a duty to mitigate their damages. Below, we […]
The last weekend of September is coming up, which means the Barberton Mum Festival is back at Lake Anna Park. The 33rd annual festival takes place September 23rd and 24th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
While many of the lasting consequences of a personal injury are physical or mental, some are financial. Those who suffered catastrophic injuries usually cannot work in the same job as before. Even if they can work […]
The first place you should go after an Ohio car accident is the emergency room. You need to meet with a doctor to have your injuries diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, many people make a variety of […]
Car crash victims often feel a great sense of relief when a jury returns a favorable verdict. They know the legal process is finally reaching a conclusion and they will get the compensation they have been […]
We are proud to announce that our firm is a platinum-level sponsor of the Strongsville Football Backers for the 2023 season. This organization is the official fundraising organization for youth and high school football in Strongsville. […]
Many of us are unsure of what to do after car crashes involving personal vehicles, particularly if the at-fault driver was in a rental car. Friedman, Domiano and Smith discusses liability for rental car crashes and […]
When you think about types of pain from a car crash injury, jaw or ear pain are probably not the first things that come to mind. You probably think about pain in your head or […]
Crash victims are often tempted to accept a settlement offer that was made soon after the accident. If they are on the phone with the insurance company, they may even tell them they will accept the […]
The at-fault driver’s car insurance company will probably dispute your account of the crash. That is why eyewitness testimony can be helpful. If a third party can corroborate your statements, it will be harder for the […]
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, some of which cause painful, debilitating symptoms. Some symptoms take a little time to present themselves. For instance, you might feel a little sore at the […]
OROC’s 20th Annual 5K Run/Walk is taking place next Saturday, August 5th at Voinovich Park at the 9th Street Pier. The 20th Annual run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. There is also a one-mile family run/walk that […]
When a driver crashes into a vehicle that was in a blind spot, he or she might say the driver of the other car should be at fault. After all, this driver could not see the […]
We made a change to our law firm’s logo to memorialize our founding partner Jeff Friedman. The new logo includes a silhouette of Jeff in the design as a permanent symbol of what our law firm […]
People say there are two sides to every story. The problem is the person telling one side of a story could be lying. If you think the at-fault driver is lying about your Cleveland car crash, […]
Some car accident victims are unsure about calling a lawyer for legal help, so they wait. Unfortunately, there comes a point when you may have waited too long, and an attorney will no longer be […]
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Some of those who suffer brain injuries may experience memory loss. While memories may return in time, sometimes memory loss is permanent. This can […]
There are many milestones in a personal injury case, such as the initial consultation with a lawyer or sending a demand letter to the insurance company. One of the most important milestones is when the victim […]
We are excited to announce Friedman, Domiano and Smith won Platinum and Gold at the 2023 Viddy Awards, a competition that honors video excellence in a variety of categories. Platinum is the competition’s top award. Our […]
All of us here at Friedman, Domiano and Smith would like to congratulate the high school graduates in the class of 2023. This includes three children (pictured above) of staff members at our firm: Jacob Sholtz, […]
The summer music festival season is here, offering a wide variety of musical entertainment. While concert and festivalgoers just want to have fun, these events can present a risk of serious injuries. If you suffered concert […]
One of the biggest risks from a slip and fall is a head injury. Victims could hit their heads on the ground or on a fixed object (stairway railing, furniture, merchandise, etc.). You could suffer a […]
One of the many reasons you should go to the emergency room after a car accident is because you might have internal injuries. Sometimes these injuries take a few hours to cause severe symptoms, which is […]
To recover compensation for the after an Ohio crash, your lawyer must prove the other driver was negligent. The data contained in the black box in the at-fault driver’s vehicle may help your lawyer establish what […]
Ohio’s workers’ compensation system exists to provide benefits to employees who get hurt on the job. In exchange for these benefits, employees give up the right to file negligence lawsuits against employers. While you may be […]
For many personal injury victims, compensation from an insurance settlement cannot come soon enough. While you wait for your lawyer and the insurance company to agree on the value of your claim, medical bills and other […]
Some truck accident claims may allege the trucking company hired a driver who was unfit to drive the truck. There are many reasons why a driver may be unfit to drive. For instance, he or she […]
When you step onto a public bus operated by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA), you are putting your safety in the driver’s hands. If the driver is reckless or negligent, you could get hurt. […]
Ready for some baseball? Friedman, Domiano and Smith is excited to announce we will be giving away Cleveland Guardians tickets this season. The first giveaway is for the game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, […]
Winners of our Cleveland Crunch Giveaways sent us pictures from their games. It looks like everybody had a blast. Thanks to everyone who participated in this season’s giveaways and make sure to follow us on Facebook […]
The 47th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF47) starts this Wednesday, March 22 at Playhouse Square. The festival runs through April 1. Tickets are currently on sale for the event that includes 121 feature films and 199 […]
Most people know they need to be cautious when speaking to the insurance company after an accident. However, you do not need to be cautious about what you tell your lawyer about the accident and your […]
Slip and fall accidents happen throughout the year in Ohio. That said, they are much more likely to occur in the winter when people encounter ice and snow where they walk. Some may dismiss slip […]
The annual Rocky River Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft show is happening this weekend at the Rocky River Memorial Hall. The show is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. […]
The 36th Annual Chili Bowl Classic 5K is happening Saturday, February 25 at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland. The race begins at 9:30 a.m. When you are done you can enjoy delicious chili cooked by Cleveland’s finest firefighters and […]
Delivery drivers face intense pressure to stick to a schedule. Companies like Amazon, FedEx and UPS have certain quotas to meet. Failure to meet said quotas could cost delivery drivers their jobs. With so many […]
You have probably shared the road with many vehicles that looked like they were overloaded with cargo, such as pickup trucks with stacks of wood or metal building materials. While some drivers may change lanes to […]
The largest ice festival in Northeast Ohio, the Medina Ice Festival, kicks off this weekend. The 29th Annual Medina Ice Festival starts on Friday at 5 p.m. and runs through Monday. There will be more than […]
Next month, Canalway is hosting the new Towpath Trail Lantern Parade. This event celebrates light, creativity, nature and sustainability. Parade-goers can make their own lanterns from recycled materials and battery-powered lights for the 1.6-mile trek that […]
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is hosting another Dinner with a Slice of History event featuring Casey Grant, one of the first Black female flight attendants for Delta Airlines. During the event, Grant […]
Getting care and treatment for your injuries from a motor vehicle accident is critical to your health and your case. While it is important that your doctor knows that you were involved in a motor vehicle […]
The North Coast Harbor Ice Fest is happening on Saturday, February 11th at the Voinovich Bicentennial Park and the walkways between the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. This […]
Is the insurance company handling your accident claim in good faith? They have a legal obligation to act in good faith when a claim is filed. For example, they are within their rights to deny a […]
A lot of people seek out a second opinion for life-threatening medical conditions, like various types of cancer. You can also seek out a second medical opinion about injuries suffered in a car crash. Victims of […]
We are excited to announce we are giving away entries to Cleveland Crunch soccer matches in January, February and March. Visit our Facebook page to learn more. Here is the Cleveland Crunch’s home schedule for 2024: […]
Our firm is sponsoring the Cleveland Crunch indoor soccer team, which competes in the central division of Major League Indoor Soccer. Our sponsorship is for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons (September 1, 2022, through July 1, […]
After an accident, one of the most important things you can do is contact an experienced attorney. He or she may be able to help you seek compensation for the damages you suffered. This includes your […]
There are a wide variety of online calculators to help people determine how much things cost or how much money may be available in certain situations. For example, there are online calculators that people can use […]
The shoulder of any road can be a dangerous place for drivers. Sometimes it may be necessary to pull over, but you need to be cautious because passing drivers often are not. If a crash occurs […]
One of the fears crash victims have about contacting a lawyer is that the lawyer will need to file a lawsuit. However, most car crash claims do not result in a lawsuit being filed. Most of […]
Sometimes car crashes cause minor injuries that do not require much, if any, treatment. The problem is injured victims might think they have minor injuries even though their injuries are more severe. Victims might think their […]
Sometimes people who get injured in an accident are already dealing with health problems. For example, you might have been dealing with back problems before the accident and your existing medical issues may have been aggravated […]
Pain and suffering refer to the physical and emotional damage caused by a personal injury. While pain and suffering are quite real for victims, these damages can be tough to quantify. Each injury is unique, […]
Accident victims who suffer soft-tissue injuries experience pain, discomfort and mobility issues. If you suffered a soft-tissue injury, you have the right to pursue compensation. Even if the insurance company tries to downplay the severity of […]
Crash victims often have many questions about what to do next, particularly if the driver who caused the crash was killed. Can you still file an insurance claim? What about a lawsuit? Crash victims may […]
Most car crashes are the result of negligent actions in the moments before impact. There are also accidents that result from negligence in the days or weeks before the collision occurred. For example, failing to add […]
There are two main ways a personal injury case may resolve. Most often the insurance company and the victim’s attorney will agree to a settlement out of court. Less commonly, a case will go to court […]
Drowsy driving has become an epidemic across the nation. There are far too many people who do not get nearly enough sleep each day. However, this does not stop them from getting behind the wheel to […]
So many of us post on social media each day, often multiple times per day. We post about so many things that it is not surprising personal injury victims would post about the accident, their injuries […]
Sometimes it seems impossible to get two sides to reach an agreement that resolves a dispute. This may happen with many car crash claims, as insurance companies are always trying to avoid paying full compensation to […]
There are new developments in the investigation into a daycare worker who was charged after a 15-month-old toddler suffered a broken leg. Friedman, Domiano & Smith partner Marco Bocciarelli is preparing a civil lawsuit on behalf […]
The FOX 8 I-Team released video footage from an Avon Lake daycare center where a 15-month-old child suffered a broken leg. The video shows a daycare worker picking the child up by the arm and dropping […]
Back injuries can be debilitating and require expensive, ongoing treatment. That is why car insurance companies want to find any reason to deny a claim for a back injury or a reason to justify a lowball […]
U-turns are dangerous for a variety of reasons. Sometimes drivers who make these turns are lost and unfamiliar with where they are. When drivers are unsure about where they are going, they may not be as […]
You may have seen the driver of the car that hit yours staring at his or her phone seconds before the collision. However, this is not enough to prove distracted driving. You will need additional evidence […]
Many personal injury victims do not know what to expect from the legal process. That is why there are a lot of misconceptions about personal injury claims. It can be helpful to review the steps in […]
It is true that the driver who was making a left turn is often the one at fault for a collision, but this is not true all the time. There can be times when an oncoming […]
A crash scene can be a hectic and chaotic place with a lot of things going on at once. Crash victims may be confused and unsure about their next steps as they wait for emergency personnel […]
Head injuries are some of the most common types of injuries sustained in auto accidents. They range in severity from a mild concussion to a traumatic brain injury that has the potential to affect a […]
People file injury claims for a wide variety of car accidents, but many of these claims involve rear-end collisions. Rear-end crashes are one of the most common types of car accidents, partly because they can […]
Surgery may be a viable treatment option for a wide variety of injuries, including injuries suffered in a car crash or other type of accident caused by negligence. Sometimes surgery can fix a problem or fix […]
There are several things car crash victims must prove to validate a claim for compensation. They not only need to prove that they suffered an injury, but they must also prove the connection between that injury […]
Car insurance companies use various strategies to find reasons to devalue or even deny claims filed by crash victims. Some strategies are less common than others, like hiring a private investigator. Typically, insurance companies only do […]
Many personal injury claims involve one at-fault party, such as a driver, product manufacturer or property owner. However, sometimes there are multiple at-fault parties, including the victim. Like many states, Ohio allows victims who are partially […]