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In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has faced increasing scrutiny over the safety and efficacy of various medications such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in type 2 diabetes drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Demand for these drugs has skyrocketed, but not for their original treatment purpose. Taking Ozempic reduces hunger and slows stomach emptying, which often results in weight loss.

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Ozempic for weight loss, many doctors have prescribed Ozempic to patients to help them lose weight—this is known as “off label use”.

As of the publication of this blog, Wegovy is the only semaglutide injection to receive FDA approval as a weight loss treatment.

However, concerns have arisen regarding potential side effects, including stomach paralysis, or gastroparesis, leading to a wave of lawsuits against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic.

August 2023: The First Ozempic Stomach Paralysis Lawsuit

The first Ozempic stomach paralysis lawsuit was filed in Louisiana in August 2023.

The plaintiff, Jaclyn Bjorklund, experienced severe stomach pain and was rushed to the hospital, where she suffered a medical emergency due to the side effects of using Ozempic and Mounjaro.

She filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk, alleging that the maker of Ozempic failed to adequately warn patients about the drug’s more serious side effects, like stomach paralysis and intestinal blockage.

Since then, the number of Ozempic lawsuits has only increased—and we expect to continue to see the numbers rise.

February 2024: Ozempic Case Consolidation Approved

In February 2024, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation decided to consolidate all federal Ozempic lawsuits into one multidistrict litigation (MDL).

This MDL, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will centralize pretrial proceedings for all federal lawsuits involving allegations of stomach paralysis or other serious side effects of Ozempic and similar drugs, including:

• Mounjaro
• Wegovy

The MDL also opens up the possibility of legal action against Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy are both Novo Nordisk products.

Why Does This Ozempic Lawsuit Update Matter?

The consolidation of these cases into an MDL serves several important purposes.

Faster Resolution

First and foremost, it streamlines the legal process by centralizing pretrial proceedings such as discovery, motion practice, and expert testimony. This efficiency can lead to quicker resolutions for plaintiffs seeking justice and compensation for their injuries.

By consolidating cases, the judicial system can avoid duplicative efforts and streamline the use of court resources. This efficiency benefits not only the parties directly involved but also the broader legal system, allowing it to handle complex litigation more effectively.

Consistent Decisions

Additionally, MDLs often promote consistency in legal decisions. 

With multiple lawsuits involving similar claims, having one judge oversee the pretrial phase can help ensure that rulings are uniform and fair across all cases. This consistency is crucial in complex litigation involving pharmaceutical products and can benefit both plaintiffs and defendants by providing clarity and predictability.

Shared Resources

For plaintiffs pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, the creation of an MDL offers a clear path forward. They can benefit from collective action, shared resources, and the expertise of legal professionals specializing in pharmaceutical litigation.

This consolidation empowers plaintiffs to pursue their claims more efficiently and effectively, increasing their chances of a favorable outcome.

How Does This Affect Novo Nordisk?

On the other hand, defendants such as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lily will also benefit from MDL consolidation. 

While facing multiple lawsuits can be challenging, having a centralized process can help them manage their defense strategies more cohesively. This structured approach can lead to fair and equitable resolutions for all parties involved.

How Does This Affect Individual Ozempic Side Effects Lawsuits?

It’s important to note that the establishment of an MDL does not determine the outcome of individual cases for the plaintiffs in Ozempic lawsuits.

Every Ozempic lawsuit will still be evaluated on its merits, with evidence and legal arguments playing a crucial role in the final decisions.

However, MDL consolidation provides a framework that streamlines the legal process and promotes efficiency and fairness.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the consolidation of Ozempic lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation marks a significant development in the quest for justice for those who have suffered harm from the medication.

This consolidation streamlines the legal process, promotes consistency, conserves resources, and provides a structured framework for resolving complex pharmaceutical litigation.

As these cases move forward, both plaintiffs and defendants can navigate the legal landscape with greater clarity and confidence, paving the way for fair and equitable outcomes.

File an Ozempic Lawsuit

If you or a loved one is suffering from stomach paralysis or other serious health issues due to Ozempic or similar drugs, you may be able to file a lawsuit.

GB Law’s Ozempic lawyers can help. Contact us today for a free consultation and find out if you qualify for an Ozempic lawsuit.

Every year, the legal community eagerly anticipates the release of the Super Lawyers list, which recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country.

This year, we are pleased to announce that several attorneys from GB Law, a law firm located in Columbus, Ohio, have been named to the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list:

• J. Scott Bowman
• Michael K. Geiser
• Matthew E. Ice

What is Super Lawyers?

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a directory and rating service of outstanding lawyers. 

Super Lawyers employs a rigorous selection process to identify the top lawyers from more than 70 practice areas in each state.

How are Attorneys Selected to the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers List?

Annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers for peer nominations; independent research evaluation of candidates; and peer reviews by practice area.

Only five percent of attorneys are named Super Lawyers, as the award requires attorneys to attain a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Need an Ohio Attorney? Contact Our Award-Winning Firm

These accolades reflect the commitment of GB Law attorneys to providing outstanding legal representation and achieving exceptional results for our clients.

We are honored to have our attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with dedication and excellence in the practice of law.

If you’ve been injured and need a lawyer, contact the Ohio attorneys at GB Law today.

GB Law attorneys J. Scott Bowman and Matthew E. Ice have been certified as life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements.

The organization was founded in 1993, and there are approximately 7800 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of US lawyers are members.

Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy and provides members with a national network of colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases.

Million Dollar Advocates Forum Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award, or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more.

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award, or settlement in the amount of two million dollars or more.

We love our grandparents, our dogs, and our children. But what happens if a grandparent’s dog bites and severely injures your child?

According to the Ohio Department of Health, local health departments investigate about 20,000 animal bites annually. Many of these bites involve children who are the victims of attacks by a dog owned by a family member or friend. The injuries are often extensive, require a great deal of medical treatment, and often result in long-term physical injuries (such as scarring) and emotional harm (such as PTSD).

The medical bills are often very high and health insurance may not pay all or any of the medical bills. Fortunately, our family members and friends are often responsible homeowners who purchased homeowner’s insurance. Homeowner’s insurance is meant to protect your family members who own homes and their guests such as children when they are visiting your loved one’s home.

If your child is injured by any dog while visiting a home, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention for your child, contact Animal Control to start a report, and talk to a lawyer about your rights when time allows.

Suing a Friend or Family Member: How Does It Work?

Your loved one’s homeowner’s insurance policy may provide financial compensation for all the economic and noneconomic damages caused by the dog bite.

This financial compensation will not be paid by the owner of the dog. It will be paid by the insurance company.

A homeowner pays premiums to their homeowner’s insurance company to protect them and their guests in case injuries occur on the property. That is what insurance is for. This means that grandma and grandpa will pay nothing from their own bank account to settle claims if their dog bites a guest.

In fact, the homeowner’s insurance policy is a contract and promises to even pay for an attorney for the defendant—the homeowner (or family member or friend)—if a lawsuit has to be filed.

Making a claim on the homeowner’s policy is a business transaction based on a contract that your family member paid for and homeowner’s insurance will provide compensation and, hopefully, closure to the victims of a dog bite.

What Type of Compensation Can I Recover From My Friend or Family’s Homeowner’s Insurance?

These are all elements of financial compensation a child or any guest would be legally entitled to receive from a homeowner’s insurance policy if a dog bite occurred at a family member’s home.

It is important to remember that this financial compensation comes from the insurance company — not your family member.

Medical Payments Coverage

A homeowner’s policy provides medical payments coverage to compensate guests who are injured on the property. The homeowner pays for this coverage and the insurance company is required by law and contract to reimburse guests for medical bills related to medical treatment of injuries that occur on the property.

This coverage is not based on fault. In other words, the guest is only required to show that they were injured on the property and that they incurred medical bills for treatment of those injuries. The homeowner does not need to be at fault for this coverage to be available to the injured guest.

The limit of medical payments coverage is often between $1,000 and $10,000.

Liability Coverage

A homeowner’s policy will also typically have what is called liability coverage, which is meant to compensate a guest injured due to the negligence of the homeowner, such as when their dog injures someone.

The liability coverage provides compensation for legal damages such as:

Medical Bills

The homeowner’s policy will provide coverage for medical bills incurred to treat injuries caused due to the negligence of the homeowner.

Future Medical Bills

The homeowner’s policy will provide for future medical bills in cases where the injured guest will require medical treatment in the future. Future medical bills are only owed if one can establish that an injury is permanent and will require future medical care. An example may be if a child were emotionally scarred due to a vicious dog attack and a child psychologist or psychiatrist recommended future, periodic counseling.

Lost Income

Injuries like dog bites may require the injured person or their loved one to take time off work to recover and to see doctors for medical treatment.

Future Lost Income

If one can establish a permanent injury that will affect one’s ability to continue to work or lessen one’s ability to earn income, future lost wages are on the table.

It is important to note that hiring the experienced lawyers at GB Law is vital in this regard as economic experts are typically required to formulate the amount of one’s future lost wages.

Pain and Suffering

A homeowner’s insurance policy is a contract that will provide compensation for noneconomic losses for things like:

• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Inability to engage in the activities of daily life

Compensation is also allowed for loss of enjoyment of life for things such as the inability to enjoy hobbies and diminished quality of life brought about by the injuries.

Compensation for pain and suffering or noneconomic losses is usually the largest part of the settlement under a homeowner’s insurance policy.

What Should I Do if My Loved One’s Dog Bites My Child?

Get Immediate Medical Care

It is very important to make sure that your child receives immediate medical care if they are injured by an animal and that you also contact Animal Control in your community the same day as the incident.

Document Injuries

Photos of the injuries should be taken at the earliest moment that it is safe to do so, and photos should be taken throughout the child’s recovery.

Request Homeowner’s Insurance Information

You should ask your family member to provide the name of insurance company that provides their homeowner’s insurance policy and the policy number.

Although it may be a difficult conversation, it is often helpful to let them know that you need this information to cover medical bills now and in the future that might not be paid by your healthcare plan. You may also find that your family member is very willing to provide this information to help reduce the financial burden caused by their pet.

Contact Us

It is also very important that you call the experienced dog bite attorneys with Geiser, Bowman & McLafferty to receive helpful advice and direction.

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that J. Scott Bowman of the law firm GB Law has successfully achieved recertification as a Civil Trial Advocate.

The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from an organization designed specifically to create an objective set of standards illustrating an attorney’s experience and expertise in the practice of trial law.

J. Scott Bowman is part of a growing number of trial attorneys that have illustrated their commitment to bettering the legal profession by successfully completing a rigorous application process and providing the consumer of legal services with an objective measure by which to choose qualified and experienced legal counsel.

The elaborate screening of credentials that all NBTA board certified attorneys must successfully complete includes:

• Demonstration of substantial trial experience
• Submission of judicial and peer references to attest to their competency
• Attendance of continuing legal education courses
• Proof of good standing

Board Certification is the highest, most stringent, and most reliable honor an attorney can achieve. Board certifications are the only distinctions awarded by non-profit organizations. The NBTA as well as all board certifying organizations are committed to safeguarding the public’s ability to choose a good attorney.

J. Scott Bowman earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Law. Mr. Bowman is licensed to practice in Ohio. He has tried at least 40 cases to verdict on behalf of injured clients. He is a member of:

• Ohio Association of Justice
• American Association of Justice
• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates (OBOTA)

Approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified, and Mr. Bowman is a member of a very select group who has taken the time to prove competence in their specialty area and earn board certification.

Driving a motorcycle on the open road can be both relaxing and exciting. 

But you should be familiar with the rules of the road in your state before you take that first ride. 

Complying with motorcycle laws in Ohio can keep you safe and may help you avoid getting a citation or being involved in an accident.

Ohio has a number of laws that pertain to getting a motorcycle license, operating/riding a motorcycle, and having insurance. 

Getting a Motorcycle License in Ohio 

To legally operate a motorcycle in the state of Ohio, you must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license.

The requirements for getting a motorcycle endorsement or license are different for those under the age of 18 and those over the age of 18.

Ohio Motorcycle License (18+)

People 18 years or older can obtain a motorcycle endorsement or license by passing a multiple-choice knowledge test and a motorcycle skills test.

The knowledge test is based on information from the Ohio Motorcycle Operator Manual and asks questions pertaining to motorcycle safety. equipment, and emergencies.

The motorcycle skills test assesses your ability to operate a bike and covers things like accelerating, braking, adjusting to changing traffic, and communicating with others on the road.

Novice Motorcycle Permit

Getting a license or endorsement if you’re under 18 starts with a visit to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. There, you’ll take a written test. When you pass, you’ll get a valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC).

Then, the permit holder must complete:

• A Motorcycle Ohio Course (16 hours and includes classroom and on-cycle instruction and testing)
• A driver’s education course (24 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of driving)
• 50 hours of driving

The TIPIC allows the operation of a motorcycle only in daylight and prohibits passengers or operations on interstate highways. 

After passing the Motorcycle Ohio Course, the operator then has 60 days to visit the BMV and purchase their novice license or endorsement. 

The novice designation is effective for one year after the date of issuance of the motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license.

Ohio Motorcycle Insurance Requirements 

If you’re operating a motorcycle in Ohio, you are required to have insurance.  

Minimum insurance requirements for motorcycles are the same as for other passenger vehicles:   

• $25,000 for bodily injury or death of another person in an accident;
• $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more individuals in one accident; and 
• $25,000 for property damage suffered by someone else in an accident. 

Both insurance companies and personal injury attorneys agree it’s always advisable to carry more insurance than the bare minimum. 

If you cause an accident, it is unlikely the minimum insurance coverage required by law will cover an accident. Higher insurance coverage could protect you from having your wages garnished or liens placed against assets.

Make sure you also understand how your insurance covers your medical expenses if you are injured while you are riding your bike. Keep in mind if you are involved in an accident while riding a motorcycle, you have a high probability of getting injured.

There’s also a chance an uninsured motorist could hit you and your bike.

Motorcycle accidents are often very serious, resulting in 

• Lots of medical treatment 
• Expensive medical bills
• And lost wages

Motorcycle repairs can also be expensive. 

You and your agent should make sure that you have enough uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to protect you and your bike. This coverage will protect you if you are injured as a result of the acts of someone who doesn’t have insurance, which is an unfortunate reality for many.

You may want to ask your agent whether your insurance policy has medical payments coverage, which is often used to pay medical bills not fully paid by your health insurance company.

Ohio Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Ohio’s motorcycle law does not require everyone on a bike to wear a helmet.

Motorcycles are grouped with bicycles and snowmobiles. 

The helmet law is under Ohio Revised Code § 4511.53 “Operation of bicycles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles,” which states:

“No person who is under the age of eighteen years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing a “novice” designation that is currently in effect… shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet.”

Translation: Motorcyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet and eye protection.

Ohio’s motorcycle helmet law has one important part that makes it different from other states. The last sentence states:

“The provisions of this paragraph or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.”

This means that if you are involved in a motorcycle accident and not wearing a helmet, you can still pursue a personal injury claim against the person or people who caused the crash. Similarly, if a loved one dies in a crash while not wearing a helmet, their family members may still pursue a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party.

In other words, whether you were wearing a helmet at the time of an accident doesn’t have an effect on filing a personal injury claim. 

Note: At GB Law, we recommend all motorcycle operators and passengers wear helmets.

Ohio Motorcycle Operating Laws 

Ohio law governs operating a motorcycle on Ohio roads, including equipment required and allowable maneuvers. 

Seating / Handlebars

If you are riding a motorcycle on the road, it must have a permanent/regular seat attached to the bike. 

Any passengers must also be seated in a regular seat. Also, if you’re riding on the highway, the handlebars must not “rise higher than the shoulders of the operator when the operator is seated in the operator’s seat or saddle.”

Lane Splitting

Ohio is one of many states where “lane splitting” (riding a motorcycle between lanes or rows of slow-moving or stopped traffic moving in the same direction) is a legal gray area. 

It’s not explicitly legal or illegal. 

It’s possible that motorcycle operators could be cited for failing to operate a bike in a marked lane or failing to exercise care when passing. This would be up to a law enforcement officer’s discretion.

Riding Two Motorcycles to a Lane

Because motorcycles take up less space than a car, it’s possible for two of them to ride side-by-side in a single lane. 

It’s not legal to ride more than two motorcycles side by side in a single lane. 

Don’t Delay: Contact an Ohio Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

The Ohio motorcycle accident attorneys at GB Law have witnessed the life-changing consequences of motorcycle accidents. We have legal counsel who ride motorcycles and understand what riders need when they have been injured due to a motorcycle wreck. 

Collisions involving motorcycles are far more devastating than those involving just passenger vehicles. 

Without the protection of a vehicle, motorcycle riders are extremely vulnerable to serious injury or death. 

Many accidents are preventable and caused by driver negligence.

It’s up to everyone on the road to:

• Drive safely and carefully
• Look out for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles
• Travel at a safe speed
• Follow laws and regulations

If you or someone close to you has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Ohio, we offer a free consultation with one of our lawyers. Call us at 614-222-4444.

We will listen to your story, review your case, explain your options, and answer your questions. 

We will evaluate whether you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages due to your injuries.

As part of our contingency fee arrangement on personal injury cases, there is no fee unless we recover money for you. 

Contact GB Law today for a free consultation on your motorcycle accident case.

The Ohio truck accident lawyers at GB Law have been protecting Ohioans for more than 40 years and understand the very unique aspects of trucking industry regulations.

While our attorneys are very familiar with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and standard practices, we also work closely with trucking industry experts who have an in-depth understanding of the training, recommendations, and knowledge level required of trucking companies and their drivers.

When a truck accident occurs, we look closely at records and determine if the truck was within weight limits or had the necessary permits to be overweight.

Axle Weight Guidelines in Ohio

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry, and state laws set forth limits on the height, width, and length of commercial trucks.

The Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code are the authorities on the maximum allowable weights on roadways and bridges in the state. The Ohio State Highway Patrol enforces Ohio trucking rules and regulations.

Maximum weight limits for trucks in Ohio are as follows:

• Single Axle: 29,000 pounds.
• Short Tandem: 36,000 pounds.
• Long Tandem: 50,000 pounds. 
• Short Tri Axle:  47,000 pounds.
• Short Quad Axle or Long Tri Axle: 60,000 lbs.
• Long Quad Axle: 80,000 lbs.

The Ohio Department of Transportation explains these guidelines in greater detail on its website. 

The Federal Bridge Formula: How Ohio Weight Law Limits are Determined

Ohio has adopted the Federal Bridge Formula for roads. 

This establishes the maximum weight any number of axles on a motor vehicle may carry on the interstate and federal highway systems to reduce damage.

The bridge formula was enacted by Congress in 1975 under the Federal Bridge Law to limit the weight-to-length ratio of a vehicle crossing a bridge. 

The Federal Bridge Formula has three primary components: 

1. The maximum weight allowed on a single axle is 20,000 lbs.
2. The maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW), or the maximum allowed total weight on any group of consecutive axles on a vehicle, is determined by the Federal Bridge Formula.
3. The maximum gross weight on interstate highways is 80,000 lbs, even when the result of the formula is greater.

One exception to the bridge weight formula exists: The maximum total weight allowed on any group of two or more consecutive axles spaced eight or fewer feet apart (i.e., tandem axles) is 34,000 lbs. 

Additionally, Ohio takes tire loads into account when calculating weight with a specific formula. For each axle, the maximum weight allowed is the number of tires, multiplied by the tread width of the tire in inches times 800. 

Why Exceeding the Ohio Bridge Law Weight Limits Causes Truck Accidents 

The Federal Bridge Formula is designed to protect bridges and reduce damage to roads. But overweight and overloaded trucks can also put motorists at risk. 

Overloading a truck affects its maneuverability and makes its various components more prone to failure, and the vehicle is more prone to rollover or jackknife (where the trailer swings from behind the truck and moves forward to create a jackknife position).

Overloading a truck can cause: 

• A decrease in stopping distance
• An increase in speed going downhill
• Tire blowouts
• Decreased steering control
• Less control in inclement weather

Injured in a Truck Accident? Contact GB Law

If you have been involved in a truck accident in Ohio, do not delay in contacting our knowledgeable truck accident attorneys immediately. Evidence and records vital to your legal case can be lost in the days and weeks following an accident.

Our legal team can help you understand your rights and options to recover compensation for your injuries in a free consultation. If we represent you, we will take immediate steps to ensure that everything is done to preserve your case. As part of our contingency fee arrangement, there are never any fees unless and until we recover money for you.

For more information, call GB Law at 614-222-4444.

At GB Law, we are proud to announce that several of our Columbus personal injury attorneys have once again made the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2023.    

• J. Scott Bowman
• Michael K. Geiser
• Matthew E. Ice

Our attorneys have a long-standing track record of success in advocating for the rights of our clients in Columbus and across the state of Ohio. 

What is the Super Lawyers Award?

Super Lawyers is a distinguished organization that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding, peer-recognized successes of some of the world’s most accomplished members of the legal community. 

The goal of Super Lawyers’ patented multi-factor selection process is to produce a credible, diverse, comprehensive list of exceptional attorneys that clients can use as a resource when seeking legal counsel in their area. 

Making the Super Lawyers list is an accolade achieved by fewer than 5% of lawyers in any state. It is earned by those that have gone above and beyond to demonstrate expertise and success within their practice area. 

Other GB Law Super Lawyers Achievements

Amongst our outstanding attorneys, we’d like to recognize other Super Lawyer milestones and achievements in consistently delivering the highest quality of work, diligence, and resources for their clients. 

J. Scott Bowman

• Rising Star: 2005 – 2007
• Super Lawyers: 2015 – 2023
• Top 100: Ohio Super Lawyers: 2020 – 2023
• Top 50: Columbus Super Lawyers: 2020 – 2023

Michael K. Geiser

• Super Lawyers: 2012 – 2023
• Top 50: Columbus Super Lawyers: 2018, 2020
• Top 100: Ohio Super Lawyers: 2018

Matthew E. Ice

• Super Lawyers: 2018 – 2023

Our team of accomplished Ohio personal injury attorneys have recovered more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. 

Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today

If you’ve been injured in an accident in the state of Ohio, don’t wait to get help. 
Call our office today at 614–698-1782 or fill out our free case review form here.

On September 28th, 2022, a GB Law client met with attorney Mike Geiser to pick up his settlement check, putting a conclusion on two of the most difficult years in his life.

Our client sustained extensive injuries due to a motorcycle accident in early September 2020. His injuries were serious enough that he needed ongoing medical treatment for a year and a half after the accident.

To add insult to injury, the insurance company blamed our client for causing the wreck even though the defendant motorist turned in front of him, causing the collision.

We filed a lawsuit in Franklin County, which was settled through hard work, creativity, and persistence.

We hope our client’s positive experience working with us will encourage other injured motorcyclists to choose us as their Columbus motorcycle accident lawyers.

If you have been in a motorcycle accident, contact GB Law now for a free case review.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16, 2022 – GB Law partner and personal injury attorney J. Scott Bowman will be representing two families affected by the negligent actions of an Upper Arlington father who left THC gummies in reach of his 10-year-old daughter.

Scott Macre’s daughter thought her father’s THC gummies were leftover Easter candies and took them to Windermere Elementary School, where she shared them with four of her classmates.

The five children (including Macre’s daughter) experienced hallucinations after eating the THC  gummies and were promptly taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for treatment on April 22, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

In May, Macre pleaded guilty to inducing panic, obstructing official business, and possession of a controlled substance — all of which are misdemeanors. Prior charges of four counts of endangering children were dropped.

On June 14, Macre was sentenced to two years of nonreporting probation. As part of his probation, Macre is required to fulfill any insurance claims for medical bills. He was also ordered to pay court fees, a $300 fine, and up to $5,000 in restitution that would be split evenly among the four affected students’ families if they are not otherwise compensated.

GB attorney J. Scott Bowman is working on obtaining a settlement from Macre and Macre’s homeowner’s insurance company. These settlements would be in addition to the court-ordered restitution which was split amongst all of the victims, and did not cover the medical bills and other damages sustained by the clients.