Car Accidents

For most of us, driving can be a leisure activity. Maybe not that sitting-in-traffic daily commute, but lovely weekend drives to admire local scenery, or just to get the car out on the open road in some nice weather. However, a pleasure drive can turn downright dangerous when confronted with hazards like distracted drivers, which…

You have most likely seen them, people who walk with their heads down, eyes glued to the screen of their smartphone as they navigate the bustling sidewalks and streets. “Petextrians,” as they are affectionately called, are engaging in what the National Safety Council calls distracted walking. Distracted walking accident injuries are on the rise, as…

Most people who have been in car accident cases would prefer to settle out of court. Litigation can be expensive, and going to court can be frightening. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approach, which can be faster and more cost effective than taking a case to trial. If you and your lawyer decide…

It is well known and understood that car crashes are a danger to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. Many of us hear of and sometimes witness the aftermath of such accidents on the roadways. However, fewer people are accustomed to hearing about and witnessing another type of car accident – the car incursion.…

The Ohio Department of Public Safety manages the data on traffic crashes that occur each year in the state. Keeping track of these numbers gives you an idea of how many crashes are still occurring and the amount of injuries and property damage these accidents cause. Unless you have been involved in a car accident…

It’s a situation that pops up far more often than we like to think. A sudden impact, the tinkle of glass, the dust settling from a recently deployed airbag; if you’re lucky, your vehicle’s crash protection systems worked flawlessly, reducing your risk of serious injury. Unfortunately, that’s not always the reality; fully one-third of all…