Dennis Seaman
Coronavirus Update

The effects of the Coronavirus have been widespread and unprecedented which has resulted in the closure of many businesses, however the law firm of Dennis Seaman & Associates will remain open to conduct business.

Coronavirus Update
Dennis Seaman
Ohio House Passes First Responders PTSD ...

The House voted 74-22 for House Bill 308, which would allow first responders to seek workers’ compensation benefits even if they don’t have a physical condition that led to PTSD. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation covers only physical injuries or mental conditions caused by physical injuries.

Ohio House Passes First Responders PTSD Benefits Bill 308
Dennis Seaman
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio

If you have experienced a personal injury and you need the services of a personal injury lawyer, then you will need help finding the right lawyer for your case. There are countless personal injury lawyers out there, and finding the right one for you requires research and foresight. The following guide will take you step by step on finding a personal injury lawyer in Ohio.

How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio
Dennis Seaman
Types of Medical Malpractice Compensation in ...

If you are injured due to a medical provider’s negligence, you are entitled to be properly compensated for financial, physical, and emotional harm. The best way to make sure that you receive the best medical malpractice compensation is to work with an experienced legal team that knows how to get you the compensation you deserve. 

Types of Medical Malpractice Compensation in Ohio
Dennis Seaman
Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Your Legal ...

Making the decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, one that is further compounded by the fact that unfortunately, not all of the people entrusted with the care of our loved ones may treat them with respect and dignity.

Nursing home abuse is something that many people struggle to come to terms with, whether you are experiencing it, or you believe your parent or other elderly loved one is experiencing the abuse. The following is a closer look at the types of nursing home abuse, how to spot nursing home abuse, and what your legal options are if you believe your loved one has been mistreated. 

Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Your Legal Options

Update on Pain Management Doctor

Dear Clients,

We recently discovered that pain management doctor, Dr. Jerome Yokiel, is on medical leave and has temporarily shut down his practice.  As a result, he will not be seeing patients in the immediate future.  This will affect any of our clients who are currently receiving prescriptions through Dr. Yokiel.  At this time, if you are in need of a pain management doctor, we advise you to contact the Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals to schedule an appointment with one of their pain management doctors.

For more information regarding this story please see the link below:

http://www.news5cleveland.com/news/patients-in-pain-looking-for-care-after-beachwood-doctor-leaves-without-prior-notice

Is Governor Kasich Trying to Take Away Your Pain Medication

On Tuesday night April 4, 2017 Ohio Governor Kasich delivered his State of the State speech in Sandusky Ohio.  One of the most significant points he made was on opiate (medication) usage in Ohio.  He stated “That’s why I announced last week that Ohio is setting strict new mandatory limits—not voluntary guidelines—but legal limits on how many opiates can be prescribed for acute medical procedures: seven days of opiates for adults and no more than five days for children”. 

Attention Firefighters: Gov. Kasich Signs New Bill Extending Workers’ Compensation Benefits to Fire Personnel with Cancer

Firefighters are involved in life and death situations on a daily basis as they fight fires.  Unfortunately, while doing their jobs, they are exposed to many cancer causing materials that are expelled into the atmosphere from burning materials.  These toxins are both ingested and absorbed through the skin. It is a hazard that comes with the job.  Fire personnel have a higher rate of cancer-related deaths than expected.

Seaman & Associates Co-sponsors 2016 Christmas For The Kids (La Navidad Para Niños) FOR PAINESVILLE RESIDENTS

Seaman & Associates is co-sponsoring the 2016 Christmas For The Kids (La Navidad Para Niños) event in Painesville, Ohio.  THIS EVENT IS FOR PAINESVILLE RESIDENTS ONLY!  Children are invited to come and celebrate the magic of Christmas with Santa Claus on December 16, 2016 at 7:00p.m. at Elm Street Elementary School located at 585 Elm Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.