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Dennis Spirgen

Personal injury and insurance attorney
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Issues

How Do You Pay For Treatment After A Car Accident?

“Medical Payments” coverage is a great option on your auto policy.

Business

CVS Orders Employees to Reveal Their Personal Medical Information

Those who refuse wiil be fined $50.00 per month.

Government

Homeland Security Has A Borderline Policy On Searches

The department's official policy says the Constitution does not apply to Cleveland or Columbus.

Government

Drivers Dodge Potholes. The Government Dodges Liability.

The government rarely pays for damage caused by bad pavement.

Education

Is the Offer Too Good to be True? Learn to Read it Like a Lawyer (in Lakewood Patch)

Reading what a promotional offer actually says can cut through the hype and reveal the truth.

Education

Fruitcake And Gift Cards: Guess Which One Has An Expiration Date?

Christmas fruitcake may last forever, but your Christmas gift cards can expire or waste away due to inactivity fees.

Education

Does 'Eternal Vigilance' Mean The Government Is Always Watching? (in Lakewood Patch)

The government can't open your letters without a search warrant, but some Senators don't believe emails deserve the same protection.

Business

When The Bough Breaks, You May Take The Fall

Your auto policy may not cover storm damage to your car.

Crime

RTA Driver is a Knockout on The Internet, But Was He Acting in Self Defense?

Was it reasonable for an RTA driver to use an uppercut on a passenger during an argument? Dennis discusses the limits of self defense.

Crime

Chardon School Shootings Require Rational Look at the Insanity Defense

Pleading insanity rarely succeeds, and it is not a get-out-of-jail-free card.

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