The Road to Safety: Understanding and Combatting Ohio’s Fatal Crash Epidemic
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s report on fatal crashes serves as a chilling reminder of the price many pay for a moment’s inattention or a split-second error. In understanding the factors at play and forging a collective response, we can begin to make our roads safer.
Avoid These 7 Insurance Adjuster Traps After a Car Accident
Here are 7 common traps insurance adjusters use and advice from an Ohio personal injury lawyer on how to avoid them:
Save Your Claim: Why You Should Have a Dash Cam in Your Vehicle
Proving fault in an auto accident can be a complex, and intricate process. But why not make sure you are covered in the case that someone else hits you? That’s where dash cams come in.
New Technology to Reduce Ohio Highway Crashes
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a new effort to help reduce and prevent the number of serious crashes due to congestion in Ohio. ODOT will be installing the new technology to alert drivers of dangerous slow downs in traffic miles ahead. The new technology is made up of […]
Winter Weather and Car Accidents: What to Do if You’ve Been Injured
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous, especially when it comes to driving. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can make roads slick and visibility difficult. Unfortunately, this can lead to an increase in car accidents and injuries in Ohio, where we have a lot of winter weather. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there […]
High-Trauma Stretches Divide Traffic Fatalities in Cleveland
“High-Trauma Stretches” of Cleveland Streets Cleveland, Ohio, is already known as one of America’s most segregated cities. As recently as 2018, the Anti-Discrimination Center found that, while the city has made some progress since the late 1960s, Cleveland’s neighborhoods remain “hyper-segregated.” Therefore, it is no surprise that Cleveland’s most dangerous streets for drivers and pedestrians alike are […]
Dangerous Intersections for Drivers in Northeast Ohio
Watch Out for Dangerous Intersections When driving on the road, arriving safely at your destination is your top priority. Help protect yourself and loved ones by knowing Northeast Ohio’s most dangerous intersections for car crashes. Data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows that the intersection at Kinsman Road and East 93rd Street in Cleveland […]
Practical Safety Measures When Driving Near Large Trucks
Safety Tips For Driving Near Large Trucks As warmer weather approaches, you might be planning on spending more time on the freeway, traveling to the beach, amusement park, or other summertime destinations. Unfortunately, these fun family trips come with an increased risk of vehicle accidents—and if the accident involves a semi-truck, the damage can be devastating. […]
Car Accident in Snow and Ice
Winter Car Accidents Ohio is known for having some of the worst winter storm seasons in the country. Especially harsh are cities along the lake, as low-pressure centers pass near the Great Lakes regions, opening the way for lake effect snow to occur. With an average of 54 inches of snow per year, Cleveland is […]
Negligent Driver Liability, Are They Responsible?
Is a Negligent Driver Automatically Responsible for My Medical Bills Following an Accident? Following a car accident, your first priority should always be to seek medical treatment. Even if you do not think you sustained any serious injuries, it is still best to get checked out by a doctor. This also makes sense for legal reasons. […]
