All About Car Accidents
Multi-Tasking While Driving Increases Risk
Driving is a complex task that requires a person’s full attention in order to do it safely. However, the prevalence of technology, and the busy multitasking lives people lead today, means more and more drivers are trying to juggle other activities while behind the wheel. This distracted driving is hazardous and leads…
Handling Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Drivers
Being in a car accident is stressful enough on its own. Discovering that the at-fault driver has no insurance can make the situation even more difficult. If you’ve been hit by an uninsured motorist in Ohio, it’s important to know your rights and the steps to take after the crash. This guide will provide an overview of…
Pileups: Understanding Liability in Multi-Car Crashes
Multi-vehicle collisions, often called pileups, can occur when a string of vehicles collide in succession. Determining liability in these chain-reaction accidents can prove challenging, as there are often multiple parties responsible to varying degrees. When pileups take place in Ohio, accident victims face a complex…
How Accident Reconstruction Recreates the Scene to Determine Fault
In the aftermath of a car accident, determining fault and liability is crucial, both for legal proceedings and for ensuring victims receive the compensation they deserve. This is where accident reconstruction comes into play. It is a meticulous process that allows experts to recreate the scene of the accident and…
Drunk Driver Accidents: Fixing Blame and Securing Compensation
Drunk driving accidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year. When a drunk driver causes an accident, injured victims and families of those killed have legal options to hold the drunk driver accountable and receive compensation. Here is an overview of how fault and liability are determined in drunk…
Duty of Yield to Pedestrians – Cases of Drivers Ignoring Right of Way
Pedestrians legally have the right of way at crosswalks, allowing them to cross intersections safely. Yet, in some tragic cases, drivers fail to yield this right of way, leading to catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. In this article, we will examine drivers’ duty to yield and the consequences of disregarding…
Comparative Negligence in Jaywalking Accidents
Getting hit by a car while jaywalking can lead to serious injuries or even death. However, determining liability and compensation in these cases can be complicated due to laws around comparative negligence.
Jaywalking, or crossing a roadway illegally outside of a marked crosswalk, is against the law in most places.…
Catastrophic Injuries and Car Accidents – What Happens Next?
Being involved in a car accident is a noticeably traumatic event. If it has happened to you or a loved one, you will have a unique perspective on just how destabilizing an auto crash can truly be and it often leads to a catastrophic injury taking place. For anyone in this position, you will be wondering what happens…
What to Do if a Drunk Friend Caused Your Accident
Did you know that each day in the United States approximately 32 people are killed due to an alcohol impaired driver? As the Centers for Disease Control points out, drunk driving isn’t just a traffic-related issue; it is a public health problem. In 2020 alone, 30% of traffic-related deaths were related to alcohol…
Psychological Effects After a Car Accident
A car accident is a traumatic event that results in serious physical injuries. Alongside this, car accident victims often suffer from psychological effects that can be more significant than any physical injuries. Understanding and addressing psychological effects are essential for full recovery. Below, we look at the…
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