Rourke & Blumenthal Legal Blog

Rourke & Blumenthal Speaks Out on Behalf of Sexual Assault Victim June 20, 2018

A mental health worker accused of sexually assaulting a young boy has a long, troubled history with children. In June, 33-year-old Matthew Gatton turned himself into Westerville Police after being ...

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Ohio Should Protect the Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse, Not the Sexual Predators! June 8, 2018

It may come as a shock that Ohio law protects companies and other organizations that negligently hire and retain perpetrators of sexual violence over the rights or their victims. Passed under the ...

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Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Save 8,000 Lives and 2.9 Billion in Costs June 6, 2018

This blog has previously addressed research showing that preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in our country (See our 1/07/2017 blog entry). Instead of aggressively ...

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A Moment of Forgetfulness Shouldn't be a Death Sentence May 22, 2018

Ever forget where you put your keys? Probably all of us have done this at least a few times. While it can be frustrating and embarrassing, it is not a deadly event. However, a similar mistake – ...

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How to be a Patient Advocate for Your Loved One May 7, 2018

Imagine yourself in a situation where a family member or loved one has fallen critically ill and is looking at a prolonged hospitalization. The outcome is uncertain. The doctors may not even have a ...

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A Car Insurance Tip from an Injury Lawyer April 26, 2018

One of the main goals of our blog is to provide people with quick access to useful legal information. Probably one of the most common tips that I give people related to insurance is to strongly ...

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