Personal Injury
Preserving Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Why Time is of the Essence
Prompt investigation of motor vehicle crashes is crucial for making sure that evidence is retained, witness memories are fresh, and a timely claim can be filed. Time is of the essence in all accident cases, but commercial vehicle crashes can be particularly time-sensitive due to short federal record retention schedules. Waiting too long to initiate …
Ohio Charter Bus Crash Legal Issues
A recent Ohio charter bus crash about 30 minutes outside of Zanesville left six passengers dead and eighteen injured. An initial crash report indicates that the accident occurred due to a semi-truck following too closely, causing a chain reaction when drivers had to slow down for traffic. Charter buses are categorized as commercial motor vehicles …
What is Vision Zero and How Will it Affect Road Safety in Ohio?
All ambitious goals begin with a vision. In the case of Vision Zero, a Scandinavian-born safety movement, the goal is to eliminate deaths and severe injuries among all road users—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists—by fundamentally rethinking and redesigning the traffic system. Amid rising motor vehicle crashes in Ohio and across the country, governments are trying numerous …
What the Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Teaches About Expert Witness Testimony
Celebrity court cases like the recent Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial generate major media attention. But they can also highlight legal issues, such as the use of expert witness testimony, that arise in everyday lawsuits. Paltrow’s defense team relied heavily on expert testimony, a strategy that proved successful for the actress. The strategy was not …
What Happens When Collision Avoidance Technology Causes a Crash
Crash avoidance technologies such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are credited with reducing traffic collisions and saving lives. But vehicle safety technology does not replace the driver’s duty of care. And sometimes, the technology itself can cause—rather than prevent—car accidents. Increasing Roadway Deaths: Is More Tech the Answer? Vehicle …
Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined
Human error is the cause of nearly all motor vehicle crashes. In traffic, driver mistakes can compound and lead to multi-vehicle car accidents that make it difficult to determine exactly how the crash started and who’s to blame. Untangling the web of fault in a multi-car crash can involve a lot of finger-pointing, conflicting stories, …
Paraquat Lawsuits: Parkinson’s Patients Could Qualify For Legal Action
A popular weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease is the subject of thousands of lawsuits across the country. Paraquat is so toxic that one sip can kill, and the EPA tightly regulates its use. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that paraquat can also damage cells in the brain and might lead to Parkinson’s disease. …
Why Hiring The Right Lawyer Is So Important
If you’re considering hiring a lawyer, it means that you’re facing a legal problem you don’t think you can handle yourself. While plenty of issues don’t require hiring a lawyer, going into a complex, high-stakes dispute without competent counsel can be a huge mistake. Hiring the wrong lawyer can be just as disastrous as not …