It is estimated that about 38,000 people die every year in automobile crashes in the United States, according to CDC. Most car accidents can be prevented because they occur due to driver negligence, such as drunk driving, speeding, using cellphones, etc. By driving defensively, you are taking preventive actions that reduce your risk and the…

Survivors of car accidents often report being emotionally traumatized for years afterwards, especially if they suffered injuries. Drivers involved in accidents are usually the primary parties involved, but what about injured passengers? They may experience the same kind of trauma through no fault of their own. As long as a passenger did nothing to contribute…

Two separate car crashes occurred in Ohio on Wednesday, July 13, injuring seven and killing two people. The first involving three cars and injuring six people, while the second resulted in two fatalities on Wednesday, July 13 in Clermont County and Franklin County. Officers responded to a serious crash on Wednesday morning in Columbus at…

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…