Vehicle collisions in Ohio didn’t go on lockdown for the coronavirus. Although the overall crash rate is down significantly due to more people working from home and fewer vehicles on the road, it’s not all good news on Ohio’s roadways. Fatal accidents are actually up in 2020 compared to a year ago. For injured victims, … Continue reading “Vehicle Collisions and Ohio’s Move Over Law”
Ohio vehicle owners must carry liability insurance to cover injuries and property damage they cause to other drivers in a car accident. Another way of stating this is that if you get into an accident, and the other driver is at fault, you have to rely on their insurance coverage to compensate you. But what … Continue reading “Why Carrying Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is Important”
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed focus to nursing home deficiencies, and nursing home residents have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus, both in Ohio and nationwide. Around one-third of all U.S. coronavirus deaths are linked to long-term care facilities. A staggering 70 percent of Ohio’s known COVID-19 deaths have occurred among patients at … Continue reading “Ohio Ranks Fifth in Nation for Nursing Home Deficiencies”
Ohio is one of the deadliest states for winter weather car accidents. From 2011 to 2015, more than 420 drivers were killed in winter weather driving crashes. Over that period, the state’s average of 86 deadly accidents per year was the highest in the United States, according to USA Today. During winter in Ohio, it … Continue reading “How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Ohio Car Accident Case”
When somebody causes your injury, Ohio personal injury law requires the responsible party to compensate you. Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court. Usually, compensation is paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company through a settlement. But you do not have to accept a settlement offer. If the offer seems unfair, … Continue reading “Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement Or Lawsuit?”
The more we learn about head injuries, the more we understand that there’s no such thing as a minor head injury. Because the brain is the most complex organ in the human body, even minor trauma to the brain can have far-reaching—and long-lasting—complications. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with athletes and soldiers, but … Continue reading “Concussions, Post-Concussion Syndrome, and Personal Injury Claims”
The gas fracking boom in Ohio has brought a fair amount of controversy, mostly due to environmental concerns. But fracking is also associated with a lesser-known danger: an increase in crashes involving large trucks. Tractor trailers’ massive size makes every truck accident potentially catastrophic. Truck accident victims need experienced legal counsel to help them navigate … Continue reading “Truck Accidents: A Hidden Danger of Ohio’s Fracking Boom”
For teenagers, summer months mean freedom from schoolyear responsibilities. But summer is also the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers. During the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the risk of fatal teen crashes increases nearly 20 percent. While cars and roadways have generally gotten safer over the years, … Continue reading “Tips for Teen Driver Safety During “100 Deadliest Days” of Summer”
