A loved one’s unexpected passing is likely to cause you tremendous heartache, as well as significant financial strain. This is particularly true when the death is due to the negligent actions of another party, like when a loved one is killed in a car wreck or some other kind of accident. In those kinds…
Some motorcycle riders are out and about all year long, but with the advent of warmer weather, motorists will see more Harleys and Yamahas on the road. Car crashes are common enough in Ohio, and although serious injuries can result, a car-motorcycle collision can cause even more devastating injuries to the rider. Common causes…
While many of the symptoms of a spinal cord injury, or SCI, are obvious, your body can mask certain red flags after a traumatic incident such as a vehicle crash. Even a minor collision may be enough to injure to your spine, and that could result in SCI, so a prompt medical diagnosis is essential. Spinal cord…
The government tracks drunk driving statistics every year, but studies show that drowsy driving may be just as dangerous. It may also be just as prevalent, although much of the research depends on drivers’ willingness to admit to the behavior because law enforcement may not be able to identify someone’s level of fatigue after a…
No doubt you have seen a football player helped off the field after a blow to his head. The diagnosis is usually a concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury that seems all too common in sports. However, did you know that motor vehicle crashes and falls are the most frequent causes of TBI? Would…
Every day, car accidents happen all around Ohio with some being more severe than others. One recent collision in Austintown resulted in a driver having to go to the hospital with serious injuries while the other vehicle sped off in a hit-and-run. It is impossible to avoid every single car crash that happens in the state….
In March 2019, Governor Mike DeWine took steps to improve the condition of roads throughout Ohio. In declaring a state of emergency, the governor opened the door to federal funding to help fix roads deemed unsafe for motorists to travel. Addressing the problem Ohio experienced harsh winter weather conditions, which the governor believes contributed to the…
The loss of a loved one can be hard, especially when with an unexpected loss. When people pass away too soon due to others’ negligent acts, it is possible to seek recompense. A wrongful death claim is a common way to accomplish this. In a successful claim, the claimant may request various types of damages. It is…
If you have a teenager, then chances are good that you have already had plenty of conversations about teen driving. However, it is vital to stress just how careful your teens need to be behind the wheel because they have an increased risk of ending up in a motor vehicle accident. In 2015, roughly 195,000 teenagers sustained…
No one wants to be in a car accident, even a minor fender-bender. This is the fuel that drives innovators to continue developing vehicle safety features. Here are seven safety features available now, and two more you can expect to find standard on vehicles within the next few years. 1. Automatic braking Perhaps you have…