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Who Could Be Liable for a Chain Reaction Car Accident?
Chain reaction car accidents are less common than ones that involve two vehicles, but determining liability can be much more challenging. There could be any number of vehicles, drivers, and passengers in a multi-car crash, and it can take a significant amount of time and effort to analyze the evidence to discover who or what […]
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What Causes a Truck to Jackknife?
The aftermath of a jackknife truck accident can be devastating. These large vehicles can end up sideswiping other, smaller ones and then be left sitting across several lanes of traffic. There can be significant injuries, property damage, and also loss of life. How do these serious truck accidents occur? Tractor-trailers have two parts: the large […]
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How Can You Stay Safe on the Road This Thanksgiving?
Each year, millions of people travel by car to get to their Thanksgiving destination. More people on the roads means a greater potential for car accidents. Fortunately, following some simple tips can help you minimize the potential of being involved in an accident during your holiday travels. Maintain Your Vehicle There never is a good […]
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Do I Need a Qualified Intermediary for a 1031 Exchange?
A qualified Intermediary (QI) is an unrelated party to a real estate transaction who facilitates a tax-deferred, like-kind, or 1031 exchange. The QI has no economic interest in the transaction except for any compensation, or exchange fee, they may receive for facilitating the exchange as defined in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRS). […]
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What Are Different Types of Aggressive Driving Behaviors?
Aggressive driving is a significant problem in the United States, contributing to thousands of fatal accidents and hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. Aggressive driving behaviors can also escalate to road rage and physical confrontations in some cases. Chances are, if you have been driving for some time, you can likely recall a time […]
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Should I Obtain a Police Report After a Car Accident?
In Ohio, reporting a car accident is not mandatory unless property damage is in excess of $1,000 or someone is injured or killed, and then those involved are required to call 911 for help. If you have been involved in a car accident that resulted in serious injuries or significant damage to your vehicle, you […]
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What Should You Do if You Are Experiencing Delayed Pain After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, many people experience delayed pain and other symptoms. This can be very frightening and confusing, but you are not alone. It is not uncommon to experience some pain and discomfort after a car accident, even if you do not think you are seriously injured. However, sometimes, pain does not surface until […]
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Why Are Semi-Trucks So Dangerous in Residential Areas?
Anyone who has had the experience of driving on a busy highway when a massive semi-truck drives by knows how intimidating it can be to share the road with commercial trucks. Truck accidents cause extensive property damage and devastating, often fatal, injuries. However, busy highways are not the only places where catastrophic truck accidents can […]
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What Should I Do After My First Car Accident?
No matter how safe of a driver you think you are, you could still get into a car accident. If you spend enough time on the roads in Ohio, there will always be unsafe, reckless, and negligent drivers. Unfortunately, many drivers who get into their first accident are younger or even first-time drivers. Because of […]
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How Can a Lawyer Reduce the Risks of a 1031 Exchange?
Despite all the benefits of 1031 exchanges, the process is not without risk to investors. Understanding the pitfalls are important. The following are the rules and risks of 1031 exchanges: In addition to the stringent timelines, there are other things that can make the 1031 process complicated. Choosing the wrong qualified intermediary (QI) is a huge […]