The Ohio State Patrol recorded more than 6,000 motor vehicle accidents across the state last year. Many resulted in severe injuries to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. When a moving vehicle collides with another vehicle or object, immense force is released. Upon impact, the human body absorbs some of this force. The greater the force of…

On June 5, 2022 in Cincinnati, a woman riding a Lime e-scooter was hit by a car at the intersection of Findlay and Elm streets, according to local police. The rider and scooter were trapped underneath the car, with the rider sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene. One witness to the car…

Statistics show that Memorial Day weekend is one of the deadliest times for car travel in the United States. Memorial Day takes place on the last Monday in May, and the holiday weekend begins Friday night, includes Saturday and Sunday, and extends through Monday. Considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer, it…

The statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Ohio is two years. That may seem like a long time, but you should pursue a claim as soon as possible. Car accidents can be traumatizing, even minor ones. You could be seriously injured, leaving you entirely focused on your recovery and not worrying about…

Ohio roadways undergo a lot of wear and tear that can cause significant potholes. Some potholes might be shallow and relatively harmless. Others might be huge and cause damage to your car. Potholes can wreck your car’s tires, suspension, and steering. Potholes could also cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle, leading to a…

Despite their own best efforts at staying safe on the road, motorists in Ohio and elsewhere cannot control the actions of other drivers. A moment of inattention or an act of recklessness on the part of a driver can lead to vehicle accidents with horrendous results. Sadly, one woman in Trotwood lost her life recently…

Police are charged with keeping city streets safe for all. When people break the law and try to evade capture, police must resort to pursuing the suspect, which can involve high-speed car chases. Over the years, a number of accidents have occurred due to police conducting high-speed chases, claiming the lives of innocent motorists who…

Despite their best efforts to stay safe on the road, drivers in Ohio and elsewhere can still become involved in vehicle accidents due to the recklessness and negligence of other drivers. Accidents that occur because of this can cause terrible hardships and losses for those involved. Such seems to be the case in a recent…

No one knows what is happening with a driver in another vehicle. Someone could be impaired due to drugs or alcohol, or a driver could not have gotten enough sleep the night before and is driving while drowsy. Unfortunately, there are too many factors that could be going on with a driver for other travelers to predict…