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What Are Common Causes of Rollover Truck Accidents?
When you consider the massive size and weight of a fully loaded commercial truck, it should come as no surprise that truck accidents cause extensive property damage and catastrophic injuries and fatalities. While all truck accidents can have devastating consequences, rollover accidents are considered some of the most dangerous. Yet, many of them are largely…
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What if the At-Fault Driver Lies About Their Role in the Accident?
Car accidents can be stressful and chaotic, particularly when injuries and property damage are involved. The situation becomes even more complicated if the at-fault driver lies about their role in the accident. This can make it difficult to recover the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries and any other losses you suffered from the…
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Jackknife Truck Accidents: What You Should Know?
Jackknife truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle crashes because they involve tractor-trailers and smaller passenger vehicles. Those large trucks weigh much more, making them harder to maneuver. When a jackknife happens, drivers have little control, especially when traveling at high speeds. They can occur for a few different reasons, including negligence. What…
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Do Low-Impact Car Accidents Qualify for Settlements?
A low-impact car accident can lead to severe consequences. Low-impact car accidents can qualify for settlements, depending on several factors. You may receive a settlement after a minor accident by proving negligence. According to Ohio laws, you have a few options after a low-impact car accident. The first is to file a claim with your…
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What Injuries Are Most Common in a Truck Accident?
Between the Ohio Turnpike, Route 80, and other highways across the state, large commercial trucks travel these roads daily as they deliver a range of goods and cargo to customers across the country. While commercial trucks play a vital role in the economy and provide jobs, truck accidents are an unfortunate reality that can cause…
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Will I Still Have an Injury Claim if I Did Not Seek Medical Attention Following My Car Accident?
You must take several steps following a car accident, particularly if you have serious injuries. One of the most important steps is to seek immediate medical attention, even if your injuries seem relatively minor. The shock of the accident can cause adrenaline to course through your body, which often masks the pain associated with an…
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Why Are Underride Truck Accidents So Deadly?
Most truck accidents cause extensive property damage and catastrophic injuries and fatalities. While there are several types and causes of truck accidents, underride truck accidents are among the most devastating and destructive. An underride truck accident occurs when a passenger vehicle crashes into the back or side of a large commercial truck. Due to the…
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What Happens if the Other Car in My Accident Is Uninsured?
While all licensed drivers in Ohio are legally required to have car insurance, some motorists either do not purchase the required insurance or let their policy lapse. If you are involved in a car accident and the at-fault driver is uninsured, this can complicate the situation. If you live in Ohio, you can purchase uninsured…
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How Are Truck Accidents Investigated?
When a massive 80,000-pound commercial truck is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, the results can be catastrophic. Due to the size and weight of the average commercial truck compared to a passenger vehicle, more often than not, the occupants of the passenger vehicle involved in the accident suffer the most devastating, often…
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Can I Still File a Claim if the Accident Was Partially My Fault?
Ohio is an at-fault state, which means you may recover partial damages from the other driver’s insurance following a car accident. Specifically, Ohio is a comparative negligence state, which means that more than one party is partially responsible for causing the accident. You may still recover financial damages, but they will be reduced by the…