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May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
ClockMay 18th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

 May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. This dedication to the awareness of Cystic Fibrosis has been recognized since the mid-1990s and helps bring awareness to this serious genetic disease and helps raise money for research toward a cure. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease well-known for affecting the lungs,...

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Safety Tips for Exercising Outside
ClockMay 17th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Safety Tips for Exercising Outside

 It’s heating up outside, and that means it’s a good time to review some health and safety tips for doing physical activity in the sun and rising temperatures. Whether it’s running, biking, swimming, or yardwork, take some time to prepare yourself for the outdoors and make your outside time safer...

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ClockMay 16th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day

 May 16 is National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day! Whether your neighbor is young or elderly, there are a number of ways to do something good for them on this national day and every other day. Below are a few ideas that you can keep in mind: Help...

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ClockMay 13th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Reasons Why There are More Car Collisions in the Summer

 Did you know studies have found the number of automobile collisions actually increases in the summer? That fact might seem odd to you given the fact that during the summer the roadways are usually not covered in ice and snow. With that said, there are other factors that come into...

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ClockMay 12th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Keeping the Kids Safe

 Spring is officially here and summer is just around the corner. The weather is getting warmer and days are getting longer. The familiar sounds of laughter, the pitter-patter of children’s footsteps and the crack of baseball bats can be heard in our backyards, neighborhoods, parks and playgrounds. These joyous sounds...

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ClockMay 11th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Life Care Planner

 When someone has been catastrophically injured as the result of someone else’s negligent conduct, their world has likely been turned upside. The situation may have resulted in paralysis, loss of limbs, traumatic brain injury, organ damage, or any number of other serious and life-altering conditions. They may not be able...

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ClockMay 10th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Do You Have a Well-Pad Coming to Your Neighborhood?

 With market conditions again turning favorable for gas and oil development, we are again seeing an uptick in drilling activity in the Ohio Valley and there’s a decent probability that those of us that live outside town could soon have a well pad, compressor station, pipeline or other gas and...

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ClockMay 9th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

What is Discovery in the Context of a Lawsuit?

 You have a claim pending. The case is proceeding through litigation. As you discuss your claim with your attorney, your attorney informs you that your case is about to enter the discovery phase. As you have never heard of that term before in the context of your lawsuit, you think...

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National Fitness Day
ClockMay 6th, 2022 By Jodi Wood Cunningham

National Fitness Day

 So many of us, myself included, work and find it very difficult to make time or find the time for fitness in our everyday lives. However, it’s so very important to our physical and mental health that we do. National Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday...

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Houck v. WLX, LLC
ClockMay 5th, 2022 By Tyler Smith

Houck v. WLX, LLC

 On November 27, 2017, Douglas C. Houck was operating his vehicle northbound on State Route 220 when it left the roadway and struck a guide wire from a utility pole. Mr. Houck sustained severe facial injuries, and later that day was pronounced dead. State Police located a ratchet binder/winch under...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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