Cleveland is a large city, so it’s usually set up for busy traffic patterns. Unfortunately, since it does have some of the only routes to popular places by Lake Erie or out of the city and onward to Toledo or Akron, it can become congested. It’s not uncommon to see serious car crashes in…
Okay, to be perfectly clear: Airbags have saved countless lives and prevented many injuries ever since they became standard in modern vehicles. However, airbags can also be the cause of serious injuries – even when they deploy properly. When airbags are defective, they can even cause fatalities. How can airbags cause injuries? Typically, airbags…
You drive to work every day in Cleveland, and your top priority is to make it to your destination safely. As a result, you take every possible precaution to protect yourself on the roads. Sadly, no matter what you do, you can’t control the actions of other drivers. Someone has run into you, resulting…
A loved one’s death is, by all means, a difficult experience. However, if that death is caused by another person or entity’s negligence, then you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the liable party. Wrongful death in an auto accident occurs when an accident victim is killed on the spot or sustains injuries…
Cleveland combines the convenience of a city with easy access to open space and nature. So if you drive, you will spend your time on a mixture of urban and rural streets. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2019 figures found that 45% of fatal traffic crashes occurred on rural roads. Does that mean…
Many think you can spot a dangerous driver by the car they drive. Is this true? A recent report suggests it is true, to some degree. If you imagined that those driving sports cars are the most likely to crash, you would be correct. Insurify’s 2021 study of crash data found that the top…
Most car crashes in Ohio cause property damage or possibly injuries to the people involved, and only a tiny fraction of the crashes that occur each year result in fatalities. Still, car crashes are the leading cause of death for every age group in the United States. It is easy for drivers in Ohio…
As of April 2022, Ohio has already had 70 road construction crashes. If the accidents continue at this rate, it could double the work zone vehicle accidents reported in 2021. The state workers’ compensation program covers vehicle accident injuries occurring in work zones (construction sites, road work sites, etc.). While this compensation is vital…
A primary goal for members of the Cleveland, Ohio, workforce is to earn as high a wage as possible to provide for their families. Unfortunately, this leads many to choose occupations with extreme injury risks. While a high-paying job may ensure a comfortable retirement, you could be putting your life at risk. Before choosing…
Make no mistake. Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic. A spinal cord injury may lead to the victim’s death or paralysis. If you sustain a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligent or unlawful actions, it is important that you pursue them for compensation for your damages. A spinal cord injury may…