You don’t know how you will respond to a stressful situation until you find yourself in it. People often panic when something unexpected happens, which is why there are laws about how to handle car crashes. Ohio requires that drivers stop and report the collision to local authorities if there is property damage or…
If you’re involved in a collision or workplace accident and believe that you or another victim may have a spinal cord injury, there are specific steps that you can take to get help and minimize the risk of further complications. When people suffer from spinal cord injuries, they may be paralyzed, in severe pain…
No two car accidents are ever alike. One of the injuries accident victims are likely to suffer following a car accident is brain injury. And an individual does not even have to experience a direct impact to sustain a brain injury – the sheer impact of the accident can cause trauma to the brain…
Thousands of car accidents happen in Ohio each year. Whether it is a serious wreck or a minor fender bender, a car accident can leave you confused, angry and hurt. However, it is important that you keep a level head (if you can) so you can stay safe and thoughtfully document the details of…
Fall has definitely started, and that means the trees are about to turn into a riot of color all over Ohio. Leaf watchers are expected to be out in droves along many of the state’s most scenic — and rural — routes. Whether you plan to drive out to one of the state’s best…
If someone mentions distracted driving, what do you think of? Is it people using their phones? That is one of the most frequent and dangerous distractions, yet, it is far from the only one. There are three ways in which things can distract drivers — manually, visually and cognitively. Many things affect a driver…
The biggest danger when you take the wheel of a car is the other drivers with whom you share the road. Defensive driving teaches you how to reduce the risk they pose you. If you have ever driven along and shouted at a driver who cannot hear you not to do something, you will…
When the weather gets colder, you may see vehicle owners warming up their cars before setting off. Allowing the vehicle to idle on the drive ensures the engine is at an optimal point for when they begin to drive. Yet, many drivers do not prepare either the vehicle or themself. Going from cold to…
A car accident almost never happens on purpose. Nobody intends to cause a wreck, but their behavior can create the conditions that made the crash possible. For example, a driver who is speeding raises the risk that they will lose control and crash into another vehicle. In Ohio personal injury law, this is known…
As a motorcyclist, you know that riding your bike is more dangerous than driving in a car. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous, even when you’re a good driver, because they don’t offer much protection. When someone else causes an accident that you can’t avoid, you could be seriously injured or even killed much more…