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Should You Go to the Emergency Room After a Car Accident?
After you have been in a car accident, protecting your health is very important. This means getting medical care as soon as possible, whether that is being transported to the local ER, driving yourself to the ER, seeing your primary care physician, or visiting a walk-in clinic. The fastest option for medical care is the…
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Who Is Liable for a Road Debris Accident?
Road debris is a real danger while driving. Road debris could come from many sources, which could make determining liability difficult. When there is an identifiable source of road debris, the person or entity that created it is liable for damages or injuries caused by the debris. The liable party might be another motorist, a…
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How Can I Prove a Car Accident Caused My Traumatic Brain Injury?
A car accident can be the cause of many types of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Though TBIs are commonly caused in car accidents, insurers or opposing attorneys may try to say that a plaintiff’s TBI was caused by something other than a car crash. This is why it is critical to be able…
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What Are the Dangers of a Runaway Truck?
Even the most experienced truck driver can be involved in a dangerous situation. Imagine going downhill while towing a massive trailer and all of a sudden you lose control of your ability to brake or slow down. As terrifying as that sounds, runaway trucks do occur, putting the truck drivers and those around them in…
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What Is Defensive Driving?
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…
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What Should I Do if I Was Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident?
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…
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Two Ohio Car Crashes Claim the Lives of Two, Leaves Seven Others Injured
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…
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Pedestrian Fatalities Projected to Reach Highest Level in 40 Years
According to a press release from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths across the country are at a 40-year high. Based on crash data collected from state and federal agencies, the GHSA reports that 7,485 people on foot were killed in a single year. That equates to an average of 20 fatalities per…
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What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
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…
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Who Is Liable for a Bus Accident?
There could be multiple parties responsible for a bus accident. The bus could be owned and operated by a private company, a city or state government, or even a school. If you have been injured in a bus accident, you may be able to hold the at-fault party liable with help from a lawyer. Buses…