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If you were injured in an Uber accident in Ohio, there are laws that protect your rights and your ability to receive compensation for injuries and lost wages. Contact Babin Law in Columbus for a free consultation. In today’s busy world, rideshare companies are considered vital to the survival of the workforce. Not only does it get people to where they need to go, but it is a better alternative to driving your own vehicle in terms of reducing traffic. However, as more and more Uber drivers take to the roads, Uber-related vehicular accidents are also becoming more common. According to a report released by the University of Chicago, car crash fatalities increased by 3…

Human trafficking in Ohio is an ongoing, hidden problem. If you or someone you know is a victim of labor trafficking or sex trafficking, contact Babin Law in Columbus, Ohio today for a free consultation about your rights. What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a type of modern-day slavery, where perpetrators deceive, manipulate or force their victims into servitude. Perpetrators then use threats, violence, or physical restraints to exact obedience from their victims so they can continue exploiting them. Human Trafficking has two categories: Human labor trafficking and human sex trafficking. Human labor trafficking involves forced or involuntary work, usually without remuneration. We can see cases of labor trafficking in the streets where children…

There seems to be a business of wage theft in Ohio, given how common unpaid wages are in the state. Learn all about it, what the law says, and your legal options. Millions of Ohio residents and American workers have to get by on low wages, with the minimum wage of $8.70 per hour being barely enough to pay for their basic needs. In addition, some salaried employees barely have enough to fall back on as pension, have no work benefits like sick leave or health insurance. The preceding is compounded by the fact that employers fail to pay them after performing their job duty. Aside from salaries, employers fail to pay overtime premiums. All…

Wage theft in Ohio is a menace in the employment sector. Learn all about wage theft, the penalty for the offense, and the benefits of having an unpaid wage lawyer on your side fighting for your backpay. Ohio is a state famous for wage theft and minimum wage violations. A 2020 publication by The Columbus Dispatch disclosed that Ohio employers keep finding ways to cheat their employees. This unethical behavior is manifested in several ways, the top of which is paying less than minimum wage.  For instance, in a study conducted by the Economic Policy Institute in the ten most populous states in the U.S., 2.4 million workers covered by state and federal minimum wage laws…

It’s a fact that motorcycle accidents are some of the deadliest traffic accidents out there, but there are other facts about motorcycle accidents that you should know if you – or someone whom you love – rides. If another motorist’s negligence leaves you injured in a motorcycle accident, turn to an experienced Columbus, Ohio motorcycle accident attorney for professional legal counsel.  Strictly the Facts There are four primary facts related to motorcycle accidents that you should know and understand.  One: A Very Large Number of Motorcycle Accidents Happen in Intersections If you ride, you are more vulnerable in intersections, which means you should always proceed with caution. Two: Your Chances of Being Killed in a…