Car Accidents
Post-Traumatic Headaches: Causes, Duration, and Legal Options
Headaches are an incredibly common complaint after a car accident, fall, or other type of injury. While most headaches may disappear in a matter of hours or days, others can linger for weeks or months. This can interfere with your ability to work, care for your family, and live independently. In some cases, a post-traumatic…
Read MoreDriving Anxiety After a Car Accident: How to Cope and Move Forward
The effects of a car accident don’t always stop once you leave the hospital or get your vehicle back. Your injuries may heal, and your insurance claim may get resolved, but the fear left behind by the crash may hang on. Some crash victims feel tense, panicked, or unsafe when they decide to try driving…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault (Ohio and Kentucky Guide)
Being involved in a car accident is incredibly stressful, and unfortunately, many of us will experience it at least one time in our lives. The situation is even more frustrating when someone else’s negligence caused the crash. You may have seen the other driver run a red light, turn without looking for you, look down…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Have No Insurance But the Other Driver Was At Fault?
Few things make a car accident worse than discovering that you do not have active auto insurance. Some people know they don’t currently have car insurance, while others mistakenly assume their coverage is still active. Either way, avoid assuming that not having coverage means that you have no legal rights. While driving without insurance can…
Read MoreHow Long Does an Accident Stay on Your Record in Ohio?
Accidents stay on your driving and insurance records in Ohio for several years. Having a record can affect everything from insurance costs to liability for future auto accidents. However, you can protect yourself from some of these consequences if you can prove that another party caused the collision and you were not at fault. Crandall…
Read MoreT-Bone Accident Injuries: Who Is at Fault and How to Recover Compensation
T-bone, side-impact collision, or broadside accident – whatever you call it, this type of crash can be particularly violent, leading to severe and deadly injuries. If you or someone you love was hurt, you may be able to recover compensation from an at-fault driver, but first, you must prove that they were responsible. Liability for…
Read MoreWhat Is the Merging Traffic Sign? Ohio Rules for Merging Lanes
The merging traffic sign tells drivers that two different roads are about to converge and become one. There are rules for how drivers should react when they see this sign. When motorists do not respond correctly, accidents can happen. Crandall & Pera Law, LLC helps clients who have suffered injuries in merging accidents. Reach out…
Read MoreOdds of Dying in a Car Crash: Ohio and National Statistics
If you’re like most drivers in Ohio, you get behind the wheel of your car every day without thinking about the fact that it could be the last time you do so. Car accidents are a leading cause of accidental death in the United States, so although the odds of dying on any specific trip…
Read MoreDiminished Value Claims in Ohio: What They Are and How to File
When your car is damaged in a crash, you may assume that everything’s squared away once your vehicle is repaired—but that’s not always the case. Even with properly done repairs from a reputable garage with OEM parts, your vehicle’s value may suffer. That may negatively impact you once you go to trade in or sell…
Read MoreOhio Car Crash Reports: How to Get Yours and What to Do With It
After a car accident, your to-do list gets very long very quickly. However, one of the first steps you should take is securing a traffic crash report. Whether you get a copy from the local police department, the State Highway Patrol, or the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), this document includes valuable evidence and…
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