The thought of a car accident often encompasses screeching tires, the sound of metal scraping on metal, the sight of steaming, crumpled cars and the smell of airbag sulfur, engine smoke or gasoline. It is extremely common for victims of serious collisions to have this image and more gruesome memories of the crash remain fresh […]
My son Kyle started ice skating when he was about three years old and started playing hockey when he was four. At that age, there is no hitting or checking its just kids having fun skating around and harmlessly falling on the ice. As he got older, and his hockey skills got better he began […]
Back injuries are the most common injuries caused by automobile accidents and workplace trauma. Unexpected impact from an collision, lifting, twisting, fatigue, falls and trauma are the most common causes of back injuries which account for 75% of all workers’ compensation and auto accident claims. Back injuries can be minor (mild sprains or strains) to […]
A video of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper in New Jasper running into a couple on a motorcycle has gone viral. In the incident that took place August 17, 2013, on U.S. Route 35, the officer appears not to have seen the couple until moments before impact. He doesn’t seem to swerve, brake or […]
Cell phones keep you connected constantly with your work and loved ones. However, they also take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel and your mind off of driving. For this reason, Ohio’s statutes restrict the use of electronic devices while you’re operating a vehicle. Motorists who are age 18 or older […]
Trim the tree. Hang festive lights. Bake delicious treats. Pour the eggnog. The holiday season is upon us. Although celebrations with friends and family can make this a truly special time of year, drunk drivers can also make the holiday season the most hazardous time of year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports […]
When pursuing a claim for injures suffered in a car accident, the auto insurance companies will want to talk about the reasonable value of medical services. Isn’t this just what the hospital or other medical provider charges for their services? Not always. Medical providers will often accept less than the full amount of the medical […]
Following an automobile accident, you or a loved one are typically taken or go to an emergency room. The hospital is willing to treat you but wants to get paid as much as it can for the bill. Even though someone else caused your accident and should be responsible for your bills, rest assured that […]
In a recent blog, we discussed changes to the numbers of hours a truck driver is allowed to operate a vehicle. Those changes, finalized in July of this year by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), are intended to reduce truck accidents caused by fatigue. Across the United States, the trucking industry is responsible […]
Summer is long gone and winter is on the way. Too soon rain and snow will turn dry pavement dangerous and lead to the possibility of fender benders — or worse — on slippery roads. As temperatures cool, consider these tips for staying safe on Ohio roads this winter: Check the tires: Your tires are […]
