- Criminal DefenseMr. Mercer obtained his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He was a member of the Criminal Law Association before becoming a student attorney for the University of Dayton Civil Law Clinic. As a licensed intern, Mr. Mercer began his journey representing individuals and advocating on their behalf to obtain results in their best interest. In addition, Mr. Mercer’s time as a legal assistant and law clerk with a local Cincinnati firm gave him multiple years of experience in the area of personal injury. Mr. Mercer joined the team at O’Connor, Acciani, & Levy at the end of 2021. Mr. Mercer’s practice at O’Connor, Acciani, & Levy consists of representing clients in the area of personal injury litigation.
- Wrongful DeathAll cases are different, so there is no clear-cut answer to this question. A qualified wrongful death attorney can provide the...
- Traffic ViolationsMost accidents are entirely unexpected and can happen in a split second. Whether another driver was speeding, texting or simply not paying attention, they acted in a way that put others in harm’s way.
- MurderWhile both involve the death of someone due to another's actions, wrongful death and murder are two very different matters. Wrongful...
- Hit and RunPedestrian accidents can happen in a variety of places, including crosswalks, driveways, intersections, parking lots, parking garages and major highways. They are often the result of car accidents, bus accidents, and hit-and-run accidents.
- Workers CompensationThis is the official website of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. Use this site to file a claim, get diagnosis information, and to stay on top of any changes concerning workers compensation. This site is full of free documents and research tools focused on workers compensation.
- Premises LiabilityUnder premises liability law, property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their premises are safe for visitors. If they fail to uphold that responsibility, they can be held liable for negligence and victims may be able to recover damages.
- Property DamageWhen products are available for purchase by consumers, they often pass rigorous design, manufacturing and testing processes to ensure the product is safe. Still, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, property damage, injuries and deaths from consumer product accidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion each year.
- Personal InjuryThe entire team of personal injury attorneys and staff at O’Connor, Acciani and Levy is dedicated to defending the rights of those who have been injured or lost a loved one because of another’s negligence. We have a strongly held belief that negligent people and businesses must be held responsible for their actions and will we fight for the MAXIMUM compensation you deserve.
- Medical MalpracticeWhen a loved one dies in an accident or from medical malpractice, it is often the result of another person or entity’s negligent or intentional actions. Surviving family members should seek legal representation to find out if they may be entitled to compensation to help them deal with the financial and emotional effects of their loss.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityIf you have become too disabled to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Unfortunately, odds are your first application for benefits will be denied as hundreds of thousands of initial applications are denied every year.
- Dog BitesDog bites can cause serious injuries, including nerve damage and broken bones. Wounds can also lead to infections or transmit rabies. Other common injuries resulting from animal attacks include...
- Slip and Fall InjuryIf you suffered a slip and fall injury because of a property owner’s negligence, he or she should be held accountable. If you or a loved one has slipped, tripped or fallen and sustained injuries, you may have grounds to pursue compensation from parties who were negligent.
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- BankruptcyThe following types of debt are non-dischargeable in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing: Property taxes that were due in the past...