Family Law

• Adoption

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Driving under the influence (OVI or DUI). Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs continues to be one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents. In Ohio, 597 out of 1,155 motor vehicle accident fatalities resulted from impaired driving in 2019.
• Wrongful Death
  In Ohio, wrongful death actions are brought on behalf of the deceased person by a representative of their estate. Eligible beneficiaries — spouses, children, or parents in most cases — may recover compensation for some or all of the following damages...
• Traffic Violations
  In serious motor vehicle accidents, medical bills will often quickly exceed the policy limits of negligent drivers and force injured people to try and recover medical benefits through their own auto policies. In the worst cases, the same drivers who cause accidents through their own recklessness often turn out to be the ones who don’t have insurance at all because of reckless driving in the past. In any event, insurance companies are notorious for denying these claims.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  The owner or operator of a property has the responsibility to find and correct unsafe conditions that could cause an accident. If you’re invited onto someone’s premises, socially or to do business, and you suffer harm from a hazard the owner knew or should have known existed, you may have a premises liability claim. Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott, LLC has the experience, resources and know-how to manage complex premises liability cases.
• Construction Litigation
  Third-party liability for workplace injuries arises most often in the construction industry, where multiple individuals and companies, including contractors, roofers, electricians, and construction workers all work independently on the same site. One of the most common accidents involving third-party liability occurs when a worker sustains an injury after the scaffolding on which he or she was working collapses. In these cases, injured workers are often able to collect damages from the company that negligently constructed the scaffolding.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Property Damage
  Compensation for broken bones typically falls into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include tangible losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages refer to intangible losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
  Have you been a victim of medical malpractice? Contact Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott, LLC in Toledo, Ohio, for a free consultation and an honest assessment of your case and legal options.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Dog bites — The owner of a dog is responsible for its actions toward anyone who is legally on the property and does not provoke the animal. Large-breed dogs can crush bones, puncture blood vessels and sever body parts.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning