April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and eliminate preventable deaths or injuries on our roadways. Distracted driving is any activity that … [Read more...] about Ohio Cracks Down on Distracted Driving with New Law
Automobile Collisions
A motor vehicle crash can have devastating consequences. Physical injuries can trigger the need for expensive and ongoing medical care and may limit your ability to earn a living. The stress and frustration associated with those injuries can be aggravated by financial insecurity and the psychological trauma of the accident.
The aftermath of a car or truck accident can be hard on the whole family and even take a toll on relationships. In other words, rebuilding can be rough. But help is available.
You May be Entitled to Compensation after a Traffic Crash
Under Ohio law, people who have been injured through someone else’s negligence may be entitled to compensation. If you’ve been hit by a drunk driver, someone struck your vehicle while texting, you collided with a car that had run a red light, or someone in some other way injured you because they weren’t paying attention or weren’t following the rules, they may be liable for your losses.
Pursuing Fair Compensation after a Motor Vehicle Collision
In most cases, it will be the driver’s automobile insurance carrier that actually pays damages. In one way, that’s helpful. Most individuals don’t have enough money or property to pay for damages after a serious injury. Medical costs alone can reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And that still leaves lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other damages. That’s why the state of Ohio requires drivers to carry liability insurance.
However, insurance companies are businesses, in business to make a profit. That means they don’t want to pay damages if they can avoid it and they’ll try to keep the payout as low as possible. So it’s important to take great care in interacting with the responsible party’s insurance carrier. Innocent statements may be taken out of context and used against you, and the insurer may attempt to settle the claim quickly to avoid responsibility for future medical expenses or ongoing lost income.
This section provides information about a range of car-accident-related issues, such as insurance coverage, specific types of motor vehicle accidents, mistakes that can hurt your claim, and more. When you’re ready to move forward, an experienced Ohio motor vehicle accident attorney can be your best resource for information and guidance.
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Earlier this fall, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett flipped his 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. The car rolled multiple times, but Garrett and his passenger–who were reportedly both wearing seatbelts–escaped serious injury. … [Read more...] about Are Porsches Safe to Drive?
iPhone 14 Crash Detection: What You Need to Know
The iPhone 14 hit the market in September with a brand new feature: crash detection. The new crash detection feature is also available on the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (second generation) and Apple Watch Ultra. To use … [Read more...] about iPhone 14 Crash Detection: What You Need to Know
2022 Car Accident Statistics: Fatalities Leveling Off
Full 2022 crash data isn't yet available, but it appears that traffic fatalities are headed (ever so slightly) in the right direction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities … [Read more...] about 2022 Car Accident Statistics: Fatalities Leveling Off
I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in Ohio: What Now?
In some ways, a traffic crash with a drunk driver is the same as any other motor vehicle accident. Liability for injuries and other damages typically lies with the person whose negligence caused the accident. In some situations, … [Read more...] about I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in Ohio: What Now?
Will the Infrastructure Bill Make Ohio Roads Safer?
With the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill signed, many Ohio leaders are looking at how that bill may help Cleveland, Columbus, and other areas of the state. One key element includes $550 billion in funding for new and … [Read more...] about Will the Infrastructure Bill Make Ohio Roads Safer?