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Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- Evidence that car is speeding must be proven by observation not speculation
- Pre-existing Conditions and How They Affect Personal Injury Claims
- Changing Lineups Not Good For Baseball Teams or Lawsuits
- Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage Should Be Increased
Dangerous and Defective Products
- Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Awarded to Family of Teen Killed by Taser
- CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using phil&teds USA Clip-On Chairs
Dog and Animal Attacks
- Things to Consider Before You Get A Dog
- Steps to Minimize the Likelihood of a Dog Attack
- Small Children Most Likely To Be Bitten By A Dog
- Dog Owners: Beware of Homeowner's Insurance Policies That Exclude Coverage for Dog Bites
Medical Malpractice
- A Doctor's Apology for A Bad Outcome Not Admissible in an Ohio Medical Malpractice Case
- New Orleans Hospital Settles Class Action for $25 Million Dollars.
Victims of Drunk Drivers
Employment Law
General
- Unclaimed Funds in Class Action Lawsuits Go To Charities
- Consumer Rights Will Be Weakened if HB 275 Passes
- Former NFL Players File Class Action Against NFL Over Concussions
- Woman Allowed To Proceed Against The City of Lorain For Injury Sustained in Memorial Day Parade
- Are Frivolous Lawsuits Ruining America? You Be The Judge
News
- Miraldi and Barrett Employees Take Part in Christmas Toy Drive...
Posted on 12/18/2011 - Ben Barrett Sr. and David Miraldi Named Ohio Super Lawyers Again...
Posted on 12/18/2011 - Ben Barrett Sr. and David Miraldi Named Super Lawyers for 2012...
Posted on 12/15/2011 - Girls' Electrocution in Cornfield Is Basis of Lawsuit Against Monsanto...
Posted on 8/8/2011 - Ben Barrett Sr. Is Panelist at Cleveland State Law School...
Posted on 7/29/2011
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Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- All Claims Arising Out of Auto Accident Lost When Lawsuit Not Commenced Within Two Years
- Caps On Damages Restrict Injured Person's Right To Receive Full Damages
- Basic Guide to Auto Insurance Coverages After A Car Crash
- Losses and recoveries when your car has been damaged
- Liability Insurance Policy - The Family Member Exclusion
Dangerous and Defective Products
Dog and Animal Attacks
Medical Malpractice
- Jury Verdicts in Medical Malpractice Cases Are Subject to Caps in Damages
- Doctor Must Divulge History Regarding Hepatitis B To Patient Who Develops Hepatitis B After Surgery.
- Physician Who Was Professor of Medicine at a State University Was Immune from Medical Negligence Claim
- The Ohio Supreme Court Places Additional Limits In Medical Malpractice Cases
- Lorain County Jury Awards $1,250,000
Nursing Home Neglect
Spinal Injury
Victims of Drunk Drivers
- Ohio Legislature Expands Liability of Liquor Sellers
- Social Host Liability For Serving Alcohol to Guests in Ohio
- Ohio Bar And Tavern Liability For Injuries Caused By A Drunk Driver
- Law Firm of Miraldi & Barrett is able to provide additional help to victims of drunk drivers.
Wrongful Death
Employment Law
- U.S. SUPREME COURT DECIDES IMPORTANT QUESTION ABOUT ARBITRATION OF EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES
- Worker Allowed To Bring Claim Against Employer For Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Ohio Appeals Court Finds No Age Discrimination
- Recovery for Terminated Employees
ClevelandLaw.TV
Injuries from Unsafe Premises
- Homeowner's Association May Be Negligent In Failing To Correct Defect in Sidewalk
- Parking Garage Owner Not Liable for Fall Caused by Gravel on Stairwell Steps
- Gas station owner not responsible for client's injuries from slip on oil spill.
- Restaurant Not Responsible to Injury to Patron from fall from raised platform where table was located
- Construction Injury Leads to Settlement
Firm Newsletter
- Firm Newsletter Spring 2011 - Volume 15
- Firm Newsletter Winter 2011 - Volume 14
- Miraldi and Barrett Fall 2009 Newsletter
- Miraldi and Barrett Spring 2010 Newsletter
- Miraldi & Barrett Summer 2009 Newsletter
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Miraldi and Barrett Case Results
In choosing an attorney to prosecute your Ohio injury claim, you should look for a lawyer who consistently handles the exact type of case that you have. You should choose an attorney who has a track record of obtaining solid, outstanding results for their clients. In this section, you can see for yourself the settlements and jury verdicts that this greater Cleveland area law firm has achieved for its clients. Attorneys Benjamin Barrett Sr. and David Miraldi have both achieved large settlements and verdicts for their clients. As a result, they have both been named Ohio SuperLawyers for their results and strong work ethic.Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- Non-displaced fracture of wrist bone - $82,314.18 jury verdict
- Sub-talar fracture with degeneration - $240,000 settlement
- Mild brain injury - $250,000 settlement
- Multiple fractures -- $950,000 settlement
- Death -- $1,000,000 settlement
- Multiple fractures - $1,500,000 settlement
- Death -- $1,400,000 settlement
- Fractured neck vertebra with no paralysis -- $250,000 settlement
- Fractured neck vertebra with no paralysis -- $400,000 settlement
- Eye socket fracture - $325,000 settlement
- Concussion -- $275,000 settlement
- Multiple injuries -- $282,500 settlement
DEATH - $750,000 Settlement for Family of Bicyclist- Internal derangement right shoulder, depression, fractured sternum, rib fractures, tibia fracture-- $560,000 settlement
- Knee Injury Results in $135,000 Settlement
- Dashboard injury to knee - $135,000 settlement
Awarded: Death - $750,000 Settlement
Awarded: Shoulder injury, multiple fractures, depression -- $560,000 settlement
Awarded: $135,000 Settlement - Dashboard Injury to Knee
Medical Malpractice
- Negligence in reading mammogram -- 2 million dollar settlement
- Failure to diagnose cardiac blockage -- confidential seven figure settlement
- Failure to install filter after surgery -- confidential seven figure settlement
- Failure to take timely action -- 2 million dollar settlement
- Failure to diagnose malignant tumor on tongue -- confidential seven figure settlement
- Failure to diagnose blood clot -- 1.25 million dollar jury verdict
- Failure to properly read pathology slide -- $750,000 jury verdict
- Unwitnessed fall in hospital room -- confidential settlement
- Foreign object left after surgery -- $300,000 settlement
- Failure to timely diagnose lung cancer -- confidential settlement
- Failure to diagnose -- confidential settlement
- Failure to diagnose stroke -- $950,000 jury verdict
- Radiologist fails to identify slipped capital remoral epiphysis in minor
Employment Law
Dangerous Products
- Defective heater in travel trailer -- million dollar settlement
- Defective trailer -- confidential settlement
- Brake on a dolly -- confidential settlement
- Poorly designed roadway -- confidential settlement
- Scalp burns from hair bleach - confidential settlement
Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Business policy applied to auto accident injuries -- $450,000 settlement
- Man standing by tow truck deemed to be occupying it for underinsured motorist coverage -- $797,500 settlement
- Homeowner's policy used to cover trustees of fraternal organization - confidential settlements
Unsafe Premises
- Electrocution Injury and Death -- $3,350,000 Verdict
- Fractured heel -- Confidential Settlement
- Staph infection from bed spring -- $475,000 settlement
- Fractured elbow from shelf collapse -- $225,000 verdict
- Raceway injuries when racecars left the track -- multiple confidential settlements
- Pothole in parking lot and fractured arm -- $175,000 settlement
- Fall from catwalk and rotator cuff injury -- $175,000 settlement
- Fall down stairs and compression fracture -- $125,000 settlement
Miscellaneous
- Burst Fracture L1-S1 Confidential Settlement
- Peroneal nerve injury to left leg from gunshot - $300,000 settlement
Awarded: Vertebral Fracture - Confidential Settlement
Awarded: $300,000
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6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1100
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6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1100
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Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents:
Construction Accidents:
- Will I need expert witnesses for my Ohio construction accident case?
- Will I have to testify in court for my Ohio construction accident case?
- Who cannot sue in an Ohio construction accident case?
Dangerous and Defective Products:
- Will I need expert witnesses for my Ohio product liablity case?
- Will I have to testify in court for my Ohio product liability case?
- Who cannot sue in an Ohio product liability case?
Dog and Animal Attacks:
- Can posting a Beware of Dog sign help to offest any liability if the dog bites?
- Can I still bring a dog bite claim in Ohio if the owner of the dog that attacked me doesn't have insurance?
- Can I still bring a dog bite claim in Ohio if I was petting the dog before it attacked?
Medical Malpractice:
- Time Limits For Filing Medical Malpractice Claims
- Free Advice About Your Potential Medical Negligence Claim
- Time Limits for Death Claims Caused By Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Neglect:
Spinal Injury:
- Will I need expert witnesses for my Ohio spinal injury case?
- Will I have to testify in court for my Ohio spinal injury case?
- Who cannot be sued in an Ohio spinal injury case?
Wrongful Death:
- Will I need expert witnesses for my Ohio wrongful death case?
- Will I have to testify in court for my Ohio wrongful death case?
- Who cannot sue in an Ohio wrongful death case?
General:
- What will the defendant argue against me in my Ohio product liability case?
- Meet Partners Benjamin F. Barrett, Sr. and David P. Miraldi
- Time Limit for Filing Personal Injury Claims
FAQs
Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
I got hit by a police car that was responding to an emergency. The city says that the police officer is immune under these circumstances. If this is true, can I bring an uninsured motorist claim?
- If my case goes to trial, will the jury know how much insurance the other driver has?
- Under what circumstances is the other driver responsible for my harms and losses?
Dog and Animal Attacks
- Are punitive damages available in Ohio dog bite cases?
- My neighbor's dog bit me while I was visiting and now he won't pay for my treatment? Do I have a case?
Medical Malpractice
- What is the time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim?
- I was injured several years ago as a result of surgery but never filed a lawsuit against the doctor hospital. Is it too late now to file?
- My doctors insurance carrier has offered me a settlement and I need the money now. Should I accept?
General Claims Questions
I signed a release with the insurance company several weeks agao and now just discovered that I will need surgery for a herniated disc in my neck. Can I re-open the claim?
- What kind of losses can be recovered if someone's carelessness injures me?
- How does the court determine what I receive?
Injuries from Unsafe Premises
Injuries from Unsafe Products
- How do I know if the injury was my fault or the manufacturer's?
- The company said it exercised extreme care when manufacturing the product. Do I still have a case?
- What type of product documents do I need?