Hochman & Plunkett CO., L.P.A.
Phone 937-684-4607
Toll free 877-623-6863

August 2015 Archives

Alleged drunk driver kills 1 and injures 5 in Dayton crashes

There are many reasons why car accidents happen. They can occur due to a driver's recklessness, a drunk driver or a driver operating his or her vehicle negligently. Regardless of the reason, with any kind of crash, there is the possibility that they will turn into fatal accidents. Given the numerous issues that can result from an accident, those who have been affected by it need to understand how to proceed after it has happened. That includes an accident investigation and considering a legal filing.

How is the decision made to approve or deny SSD benefits?

Social Security disability is an avenue available for people in Dayton who are injured, ill or suffer from conditions rendering them unable to work. These benefits are contingent on several factors which the Social Security Administration uses to make a decision. It is important to understand the criteria when deciding whether or not to pursue benefits. The SSA uses five steps to make its decision.

Raising awareness of potentially fatal train accidents in Dayton

Most of our readers in the Dayton area probably know that driving a car can be more than just a useful form of transportation - it can be deadly. Many people are well aware of the fact that hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur throughout America every year, some of which involve catastrophic injuries and fatalities. But, car accidents aren't the only dangers to drivers and pedestrians - a collision with a train can be just as devastating.

When a workplace injury is caused by a negligent co-worker

Many Ohio residents are injured at their places of employment. While many of these incidents are truly accidents, some of them could have been prevented by a negligent co-worker. While we expect that the people we work with will look out for our health and welfare, some do not seem to care. Your co-worker can be disgruntled by an overbearing boss or maybe jealous that you got the promotion that he wanted. Whatever the reason, it's not uncommon for an emotion such as jealousy or just plain recklessness to cause a workplace accident. So what do you do when your co-worker causes an accident resulting in injury?

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Dayton Office
Dayton Location:
3033 Kettering Blvd.
Suite 201
Dayton, OH 45439

Toll Free: 877-623-6863
Phone: 937-684-4607
Fax: 937-228-0508
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Cincinnati Office
Cincinnati Location:
810 Sycamore Street
Third Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Toll Free: 877-623-6863
Phone: 513-276-4022
Fax: 513-338-1828
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Springfield Office
Springfield Location:
One South Limestone St.
Suite D
Springfield, OH 45502

Toll Free: 877-623-6863
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Troy Office
Troy Location:
22 N. Short Street
Troy, OH 45373

Toll Free: 877-623-6863
Phone: 937-688-2551
Phone: 937-524-0115
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