December 2021

Human Trafficking is the illegal trade of humans for forced labor trafficking or sexual slavery. It involves the detention, exchange, recruitment, and receipt of persons through force, deception, manipulation, threats, and other means of coercion. The trafficked person is usually placed in a position of vulnerability. The perpetrators typically get their victims to comply with their demands through abuse of power, forced drug intake, the promise of freedom, blackmail, the promise of payment, or fraud. Human trafficking is a massive problem in the US, with trafficked persons being forced into prostitution, labor without payment, organ donation, and other forms of exploitation. However, some states are worse than others when it comes to numbers. Ohio has…

Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons: negligent drivers, malfunctioning vehicles, and hazardous road conditions. Speaking of the last factor, what exactly does it mean? In general, poor road conditions refer to two different things: poorly maintained roads with potholes and debris on them and poor weather conditions (fog, rain, icy roads, etc.). If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident due to unsafe road conditions, your first question is: who pays for my damages? The experienced personal injury attorneys at Babin Law may be able to help you pursue justice either through negotiations or in court. This article will discuss some relevant aspects of vehicle crashes in which wet roads, potholes,…

When a loved one dies, we feel empty inside and devastated. The feeling of helpless anger and loss grows even worse when you know that someone’s negligence or wrongful act caused your loved one to lose their life. However, you are not helpless. A compassionate and dedicated wrongful death attorney may be able to hold the responsible person liable to pay you the financial compensation you deserve for your loss. We know that no amount of money can replace a person’s presence in your life. But we also know that you are left burdened with medical bills and burial expenses. Moreover, if the deceased person was the main breadwinner, you also suffer the loss of…

Apart from protecting homes and property against damage or theft, a homeowners insurance policy covers personal liability for hurting others. So, if you’re a dog bite victim on private property, you can get monetary damages for your hurt. If the pet owner doesn’t have any insurance, you may institute a dog bite lawsuit against them. In either case, a personal injury lawyer may be able to help you fight for justice.  That’s because the homeowner’s insurance company wouldn’t offer you compensatory damages merely for making a claim. You must support your claims with crucial evidence to receive any award of damages. In dog bite lawsuits, you must provide superior arguments to the legal defenses the…