It’s baseball season again—and just like fans across the country are checking out their favorite team’s starting lineup, we thought we’d give you a look at our current roster here at the firm.
While the world of personal injury law doesn’t involve peanuts and cracker jack, it does require teamwork, hustle, and knowing how to play every position on the field. Here’s a look “around the horn” at the kinds of injury cases our team is working on right now:

• First Base: Auto Accidents & Truck Accidents - Always a staple in our lineup. These are the classic "play at the plate" cases: rear-enders, red-light runners, stop-sign blow-throughs, and the ever-popular “assured clear distance ahead” collisions. Whether it’s fender benders or serious crashes, we’re helping clients round the bases.
• Second Base: Pedestrian Crosswalk Injuries - Crossing the street shouldn't be a high-risk activity. Unfortunately, we’re representing pedestrians who were hit by vehicles while lawfully using crosswalks. These cases require careful analysis of traffic signals, timing, visibility—and a whole lot of advocacy.
• Shortstop: Rock Climbing & Belay Failures- Yes, you read that right. We’re representing clients in cases involving indoor and outdoor climbing accidents—some due to belay failure, others due to inadequate safety measures or policy failures.
• Third Base: Dog Bite Injuries - Man’s best friend isn’t always so friendly. We’re representing victims—many of them children—in dog bite incidents where owners failed to properly control or restrain their pets. Ohio has strict liability rules, and we’re making sure they’re enforced.
• Left Field: Nursing Home Neglect - From preventable falls to lack of basic care, our firm is helping families hold facilities accountable when loved ones suffer due to nursing home negligence. These cases are heartbreaking, but necessary—and we take them personally.
• Center Field: Bicycle Failures & Mechanical Malfunctions - A bike ride should be safe, not catastrophic. We’re working on cases involving mechanical defects and maintenance failures—often with serious injuries following. Whether it’s a detached wheel or a failed brake system, we’re investigating the causes.
• Right Field: Motorcycle Accidents - We’re representing motorcyclists who were hit by cars, often while the rider had the right of way. These cases require telling a compelling story to overcome unfair biases.
• Designated Hitter: Product Liability Cases - Sometimes, it’s the product that fails—not the person. We’re handling complex claims involving faulty knee replacements, defective hip implants, and malfunctioning ports.
• Pitcher's Mound: Train Derailment Claims - We’re currently assisting individuals impacted by a major train derailment. Whether it’s exposure to harmful substances, property damage, or personal injury—our team is helping families seek justice when disaster strikes.

Just like any great baseball team, our injury practice thrives on preparation, experience, and an unrelenting focus on doing right by our clients. We’ve got our gloves on and our eyes on the ball—ready to help when life throws you a curve.  If you or someone you love has been injured, give us a call.
 

Chad M. Stonebrook, Esq. is a Partner at Lardiere McNair & Stonebrook, Ltd., LPA. To read more about our firm, please visit 
www.lmcounsel.com