Car Accidents

Car accidents are a common occurrence that can devastate a person’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States saw 2.1 million emergency room visits due to motor vehicle crashes in 2020. Knowing the most common injuries can help people prepare in the event of a car accident. Traumatic brain injuries…

It is called a hit-and-run if someone crashes into you and then leaves the accident scene. This can be a traumatic experience, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next in Ohio. Therefore, taking these steps is essential to ensure that you are safe, that the other driver is held accountable, and…

A car accident in Ohio could leave the driver and passenger suffering from various injuries. Broken bones are among the harm someone might suffer. Fractures could include damage to the bones in a person’s face. Such injuries may require extensive surgery to repair and cause tremendous suffering. Facial bones and fractures A facial fracture refers…

If you are injured while traveling on an Ohio road or highway, you may be entitled to compensation. A financial award may be obtained either through a negotiated settlement or a lawsuit. Often, it takes less time to settle a case outside of court as opposed to at a trial. However, a number of variables…

Head-on collisions occur when one motor vehicle impacts another motor vehicle, front to front. The types of crashes often result in the most devastating and severe injuries, including death, due to the multiplied force generated from opposite traveling heavy objects. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that although head-on collisions constitute…

It is well known and understood that car crashes are a danger to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. Many of us hear of and sometimes witness the aftermath of such accidents on the roadways. However, fewer people are accustomed to hearing about and witnessing another type of car accident – the car incursion.…

The Ohio Department of Public Safety manages the data on traffic crashes that occur each year in the state. Keeping track of these numbers gives you an idea of how many crashes are still occurring and the amount of injuries and property damage these accidents cause. Unless you have been involved in a car accident…

It’s a situation that pops up far more often than we like to think. A sudden impact, the tinkle of glass, the dust settling from a recently deployed airbag; if you’re lucky, your vehicle’s crash protection systems worked flawlessly, reducing your risk of serious injury. Unfortunately, that’s not always the reality; fully one-third of all…