If you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages (economic and non-economic). To pursue these damages, you need to file a personal injury lawsuit as outlined in Ohio negligence law. However, not...
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What is the main cause of car accidents?
If you look at car accident statistics, it becomes very clear that people need to take this issue more seriously. For instance, 38,680 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2020. And that only accounts for the fatal accidents, not even the accidents that left...
How long do you have to file an Ohio accident claim?
Being involved in an accident is scary, overwhelming, and can cause a lot of questions. After an accident occurs, you may not know what to do or where to turn. While this is true, you can’t wait too long to act. Doing so may eliminate your ability ever to recover...
Understanding the risks of slip-and-fall accidents
Perhaps you take every possible measure to keep yourself safe. You may opt not to drive so that you can avoid an accident. Potentially dangerous activities such as motocross or skateboarding may be off-limits for you. Despite your best efforts, there is simply no way...
Distracted drivers pose a serious safety threat
Although driving may feel like second nature to you, you likely still take every precaution to protect yourself and other road users. Unfortunately, no matter what actions you take, you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Research indicates that over one...
Alcohol impairment as a cause of crashes: How much does it take?
If you are in a vehicle crash, it is always worth considering whether the other driver may have been drinking. Even if they aren’t legally drunk, any alcohol in their system could be a contributing factor toward the wreck. The blood alcohol content (BAC) that equates...
How many drivers don’t have insurance in Ohio?
Plenty of drivers in Ohio find paying for car insurance frustrating. After all, it is an expense that you hope you will never capitalize on, as you usually only need your coverage if you're in a crash. However, even if you find insurance requirements frustrating, you...
What are the stages of a personal injury case?
When injured due to the negligence of another party, it can be overwhelming to deal with legal matters while still recovering physically and mentally. Now is the time to self-educate about the process that your case could take. Knowing the steps that a personal...
A serious car accident could lead to vehophobia
If you’re involved in a serious car accident that is caused by another driver, you may find yourself reluctant to get back in the car in the future. For some, it’s so severe that they can no longer drive. Some even feel anxious and nervous just riding in the car with...
What are your rights when injured by a driver who was texting?
Car crashes happen for all kinds of reasons, but mobile phones are major contributing factors to crashes. Drivers, some of whom are addicted to the constant sensory input from their phones, can have a hard time focusing on the road instead of on their incoming text...