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My name is Robert Erney, Attorney at Law. I am a Columbus Ohio personal injury attorney with a big commitment to assist victims who have suffered injuries or death due to the negligence of others. I have represented injured victims and their families for over 20 years in all Ohio and Federal Courts. I was named an Ohio Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine and have received the prestigous attorney peer review rating of AV, from Martindale-Hubbell. My firm handles cases throughout Ohio and represents victims and their families across the country. We are located across from the beautiful Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus.

As a personal injury lawyer, I am actively involved in organizations that promote victims' legal rights. I believe in community service and giving back to society and the legal profession. I place my clients' interests first. I do my best to make a difference in the quality of the lives of my clients and their families. I care about injured victims, their families, and their needs for justice. I am committed to providing you with legal services consistent with the top injury attorneys in Ohio.

Ohio Supreme Court Says Public Duty Rule Doesn't Apply

Date Published: February 1, 2010 05:43 by Rob Topic: Injury / Death Sub-Topic: Auto Accidents

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, the Supreme Court of Ohio upheld the lower court rulings in favor of the estate of a Chillicothe woman who was killed in a head-on car crash caused by a drunk driver the day after his car was to have been impounded by area police.

Justices found the three Circleville, Ohio, police officers named in the wrongful death suit brought by the estate of the deceased woman were not immune as public employees of a political subdivision from personal liability for the injuries they caused when it is alleged they engaged in “wanton or reckless conduct...

Keywords: ohio, supreme court, public, injury, estate, police, officers, dui, injured, victims

Ohio Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Dog Bite Victims

Date Published: February 1, 2010 05:41 by Rob Topic: Injury / Death Sub-Topic: Auto Accidents

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on January 6, 2010, that a dog bite victim may pursue the dog owner for damages under the dog bite statute and for negligence under the common law. This is a great court ruling for dog bite victims. This decision was a victory for the family of a twelve year old girl who was mauled by a dog...

Keywords: dog, dog bite, accident, injury, negligence, common law, injured, victim, mauled, attack, attacked

The Ohio Supreme Court Limits UM / UIM Coverage

Date Published: February 1, 2010 05:36 by Rob Topic: Injury / Death Sub-Topic: Auto Accidents

The Ohio Supreme Court has decided that Ohio Revised Code Section 3937.18 permits insurance companies to include an express limitation of coverage in an automobile insurance policy that precludes payments made under uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage for medical expenses that are paid or payable under the medical payments coverage purchased in the same policy...

Keywords: injury, uninsured, underinsured, motorist, coverage, victim, insurance, coverage, medical, medical payments