Matthew Stombaugh, Trial Lawyer

How much your case is worth in Ohio is primarily determined by three factors: fault (liability), the total amount of damages, and the legal location (venue) where the lawsuit is filed. One of the most common questions clients ask is, “How much is my car accident case worth?” As an attorney, the honest answer is often the…

These are the two insider steps I tell every client to take when they suspect medical malpractice. Today, I’m sharing them with you. Step 1: Personally request a complete copy of your or your loved one’s medical records as soon as possible. We routinely advise clients to request the medical records themselves before we send…

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (“HIE”) is a devastating birth injury. It occurs when your baby’s brain doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that HIE effects approximately 9,000 to 12,000 newborns in the United States each year. There are several causes of HIE in newborns. One of those causes is medical negligence. When I’m…

What should you do immediately after a car accident? Today, I’m sharing the three (3) steps I think you should take first. 1. Call the Police You’ve just been hit by another car. Look around. Where are you? Are you in the middle of the roadway, the median, the shoulder? Where is the other vehicle?…

At the time of publication, there were more than sixty (60) nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, in and around Mahoning County, Ohio. Skilled nursing facilities that receive funds from Medicare and Medicaid must comply with specific federal regulations. These federal regulations are contained in 42 CFR Part 483. They cover everything from what…

At the time of publication, there were more than sixty (60) nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, in and around Trumbull County, Ohio. Fifty-Nine (59) skilled nursing facilities identified in and around Trumbull County, Ohio accept Medicare and Medicaid. There are twelve (12) nursing homes in and around Trumbull County which are contracted with…

The most devastating mistake you can make after being injured in a car wreck is delaying medical treatment. This post is about how you can avoid it. If you are injured in an automobile collision, truck wreck, motorcycle accident, or any other type of collision, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Far…

This post is the first in a three-part series meant to help you identify who not to hire when you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck wreck, slip and fall. The first type of attorney you should never hire is the desperate one. If an attorney you don’t know (or someone from their office)…