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 […]
DTI: An Important Tool for Diagnosing TBIs
DTI examines the microstructure of the brain, including white matter tracts, and can detect diffuse axonal injury, one of the most severe and under-diagnosed forms of brain damage.
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. […]
What is the Average Settlement for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements It’s unfortunate that head injuries are a common result of car accidents, medical malpractice, and other negligent acts. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that doctors diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) in more than 282,000 hospital visits and 2.5 million trips to the emergency room in 2013. The effects […]
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 […]
Should I Purchase Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Motorist Liability Coverage Driving uninsured is illegal. The State of Ohio requires all licensed drivers to carry a certain amount of liability insurance. Currently, the minimum insurance requirements are $25,000 per person injured in a single accident, $50,000 for all persons injured in a single accident, and $25,000 for property damage caused in a single […]
Top 5 Bike Trails in Cleveland, Ohio
Where to Ride Your Bike in Cleveland, Ohio Bike rides are a great way to explore your community, spend time with family and friends, or just get some exercise on a Sunday afternoon. Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs have made significant progress over the years in making the city more bike-friendly to commuters, serious bikers, […]
Accidental Drownings and Child Safety
Summer Safety is Important Summer is in full swing. That means there are a lot of families swimming in personal or neighborhood pools cooling off from the summer heat. With all of the swimming going on this time of year, it is important to remember safety when enjoying the water. Drownings are the number one […]
Understanding the Catastrophic Injury Exception in Ohio
The Catastrophic Injury Exception In 2005, Ohio legislators decided to restrict the ability of personal injury victims to seek damages in court. Under the Ohio Tort Reform Act (OTRA) passed that year, “non-economic losses” arising from a defendant’s negligence was capped. These refer to damages such as pain and suffering that cannot be precisely quantified in […]
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. […]
