Series featuring lawyers have been a staple on television since the first set flickered to life decades ago. Along with attracting millions of viewers, the shows shaped America’s perception of the criminal justice system. For instance, according to TV, crimes were committed, investigations conducted, and trials held in an hour, minus 14 minutes of commercials. […]
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New York Times investigation: Breathalyzer test results can’t be trusted
It’s a tradition here in the Valley and across the country: every weekend people climb into their cars and drive to their favorite restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to eat, dance, hang out with friends and yes, drink. Later in the evening some of those people will participate in another American tradition: taking a breathalyzer test […]
Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today: Fans suing NFL over blown calls
In this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today, Managing Partner David Betras discusses the lawsuits filed against the NFL by fans distressed over the blown pass interference call that marred the 2018 NFC Championship game between the L.A. Rams and the New Orleans Saints. You may view the segment on our YouTube channel or […]
School Daze safety tips for drivers, students, and parents
Kids are returning to school across the Buckeye State, so we’re going to be offering school bus safety tips for drivers, kids, and parents throughout the week. Let’s start with a refresher course for drivers… This infographic below illustrates when drivers must stop for school buses that are picking up or dropping off students. Along […]
Two stories shine spotlight on dangers associated with preventable medical errors
As lawyers who have represented hundreds of medical malpractice victims, we’re acutely aware of the dangers associated with the hundreds of thousands of preventable medical errors committed by health care professionals in the United States each year. That’s why our interest was piqued by two troubling articles that recently appeared in the Washington Post. The first, A dog bite sent him […]
Tragic deaths in Florida/Ohio nursing homes shine spotlight on rising incidence of abuse and neglect.
Use our checklist to find the best facility for your loved one and to determine if they are receiving poor care Like people across the country, all of us at Betras, Kopp & Harshman were saddened by the news that nine residents of a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida died after air conditioning at […]
