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.
Are Porsches Safe to Drive?
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?
Ohio Drivers: Beware of Moving Vans and Box Trucks
It’s no surprise that large truck accidents can be more dangerous than other types of car accidents. Commercial trucks like semis and tanker trucks are large, heavy, and tough to handle. They’re more vulnerable to tipping than … [Read more...] about Ohio Drivers: Beware of Moving Vans and Box Trucks
Single Motorcycle Crashes: Who’s to Blame?
Motorcyclists are at greater risk of serious injury and death than occupants of passenger vehicles such as cars and light trucks. That probably comes as no surprise, given how exposed a biker is compared with someone riding in a … [Read more...] about Single Motorcycle Crashes: Who’s to Blame?
The Dangers of a Tanker Truck Accident
Large trucks present special dangers on the road. They’re harder to maneuver, take longer to stop, and have larger blind spots than passenger vehicles. And because they are so much larger and heavier than cars and SUVs, they’re … [Read more...] about The Dangers of a Tanker Truck Accident
Ohio Work Zone Accidents: Statistics & Liability
You’ve undoubtedly seen public service announcements, signage, and other warnings about slowing down and being alert when driving in work zones to avoid injuring or killing road workers. Still, between 2016 and early May of 2021, … [Read more...] about Ohio Work Zone Accidents: Statistics & Liability
Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
A recent study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) revealed that one simple choice could significantly improve traffic safety: just do what you already know is right. Dangerous Driving Behaviors The … [Read more...] about Identifying Dangerous Driving Behaviors: Making Ohio Roads Safer
Injured by a Teen Driver? Here’s What you Need to Know
Most people have at least a general idea of how liability works in an Ohio car accident case. A negligent driver who injures you, damages your property, or is responsible for the death of a loved one is generally responsible for … [Read more...] about Injured by a Teen Driver? Here’s What you Need to Know
Marijuana-Related Car Accidents
The movement to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Ohio continues, and voters may be asked to weigh in on a Constitutional amendment in November. Two petitions have been submitted to the Ohio Attorney General’s office this … [Read more...] about Marijuana-Related Car Accidents
Ohio Hit-and-Run Accidents: What are My Rights?
The Waverly Elementary School 3rd grader who was injured by a hit-and-run driver in Cleveland in mid-February made news for several reasons. First, the victim was a young child on her way home from school. Second, the driver who … [Read more...] about Ohio Hit-and-Run Accidents: What are My Rights?
Ohio Motorcycle Crash Prevention and Liability
Motorcycles are popular in Ohio, both as a means of transportation and recreation. In fact, Ohio has more registered motorcycles than any other cold weather state. The only two U.S. states with more motorcycles are California and … [Read more...] about Ohio Motorcycle Crash Prevention and Liability
