Commercial trucks like semis and tractor-trailers are often part of a large trucking company that manages thousands of drivers across the country. Truck companies can be just as liable for causing a truck accident as the drivers they employ, and you may find yourself filing a claim against the company when seeking damages. Determining When …
Cell Phones: The New Way Truck Drivers are Combating Drowsy Driving?
Many trucking companies and employers place pressure on commercial truck drivers to cover as many miles as possible in the shortest conceivable timeframe. A failure to meet company expectations may jeopardize a driver’s earnings or employment. Such factors may contribute to commercial operators remaining behind the wheel even when they are too drowsy to drive …
Wrongful Death Case Filed in Ohio Brings Up Many Issues on Hospital Liability
The tragic story of a Cincinnati-area nurse’s death highlights one of the most commonly overlooked automotive dangers in the country: drowsy driving. In March 2013, Beth Jasper, a 38-year-old nurse, was driving home from an overnight shift at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati when she lost control of her vehicle. Beth died in the resultant …
Legal Options for Victims of Tailgating in Columbus
Dangerous things can happen when people let their desire to get somewhere quickly interfere with other people’s rights to safe roads. Tailgating, or following too closely, is a serious driving hazard in Ohio. According to an Ohio Department of Transportation report, following too closely accounted for 51 fatal crashes in Ohio and 19,191 injury accidents. …
Legal Remedies for Victims of Aggressive Driving in Columbus
Driving can be a source of stress in people’s lives, not only because it is a time constraint, but also because many drivers act recklessly and aggressively towards others on the road. Aggressive driving can encompass many things, from excessive speeding and dangerous lane changes to yelling obscenities and physically threatening other drivers. There were …
Columbus Car Accidents and Defective Airbag Injuries
Airbags have saved countless lives in auto accidents, and every car manufactured must meet government safety regulations. Older cars manufactured prior to regulations and that have airbags also must meet certain standards to ensure safety and efficacy. Unfortunately, these features that are meant to improve driver and passenger safety may cause serious harm if they …
Mechanic Liable For Damages
In 2012, there were more than 22,000 car crashes in Columbus, Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s 2012 Ohio Traffic Crash Facts Book. While not noted in the statistics, some of those accidents may have been caused by defective motor vehicles or auto parts. Further, in some cases, defects are the result …
When is a Tire Manufacturer Liable for Accidents Caused by Faulty or Defective Tires?
Drivers in Columbus probably were not surprised when a recent study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found Columbus to have the worst traffic in Ohio. Because of its central location and multiple interstate highways, drivers in Columbus can expect to spend more than 40 hours per year stopped or stalled in traffic. With more …
Common Spinal Injury Complications
Approximately 1,275,000 Americans reported paralysis because of a spinal cord injury (SCI), according to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Scientists continue researching and searching for a cure, but currently, there is no reversing spinal cord damage. When an accident victim sustains a spinal cord injury, a lot of attention will go toward preventing and …
Answers for Victims of Accidents with Uninsured Motorists
Ohio requires that all drivers obtain auto insurance to drive on the roads, but unfortunately, that does not stop many people from ignoring the law. More than 192,000 drivers were cited for driving without insurance in Franklin and surrounding counties in 2012, according to figures from the Columbus Dispatch. Fortunately, many avenues of recovery exist …
Motorcycle Accidents and Spinal Cord Injuries
Motorcycle accidents are known for the severity of the injuries they can cause. According to a 2009 study published in Accident Analysis & Prevention by Taipei Medical University’s Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, mile for mile, motorcycle riders have 34 times greater risk of death in an accident than other types of motor vehicles. …
How long can a truck driver legally drive before he or she has to take a mandatory break?
New trucking laws went into effect on July 1, 2013. These laws changed the hours of service regulations for drivers of large trucks. The government wants to ensure truckers do not become fatigued during their travels. In general, a truck driver may drive no more than 11 or 14 hours before they must take a …
Cargo Hazards That May Cause a Truck Accident
Big rigs are designed to transport huge amounts of cargo long distances. There are many parties involved in the safe transport of the cargo, and a single act of negligence could prove harmful or fatal – especially if the truck is carrying hazardous cargo. There are many regulations regarding cargo trucks, and failure to comply …
Missing Stop Sign Car Accidents
The majority of car accidents are attributable to negligence by one of the drivers involved. But what happens if poor road design or maintenance could be an issue? This can leave accident victims unsure of their next steps, but there may be remedies available if a local government did not maintain the roadways. One uncommon but …
Get Help after a Commercial Auto Accident in Columbus
Have you recently suffered injury in an auto accident involving a commercial vehicle, such as a semi-truck, delivery van or taxicab? Did your loved one suffer fatal injuries in a commercial vehicle accident in the greater Columbus area? You may have the right to file an injury claim or lawsuit against the driver who caused …
Defective or Faulty Tires Cause Accidents in Ohio
5 Things to Know About Car Accidents Caused by Faulty Tires Faulty tires can cause car accidents that lead to serious or fatal injuries. A personal injury attorney with experience handling faulty or defective tire claims can answer specific questions about liability, negligence and compensation after an accident. Faulty Tire Accidents Can Result In Serious …
6 Types of Reckless Driving Behavior in Ohio
Ohio’s Definition of Reckless Driving A reckless driver can cause a serious, or even fatal, car accident. Careless, aggressive and/or negligent behavior that results in a car crash may be sufficient cause for a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Such action may mean recovery of medical damages and lost wages for a qualified accident victim. …
Road Rage Causes Accidents in Ohio
What is Road Rage? Road rage is a continuing concern for drivers in Ohio and throughout the United States. It typically is triggered or preceded by an act of aggressive driving, which is responsible for a “substantial” number of accidents each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A victim injured as the …
Is the driver making a left turn always at fault in a car accident?
Many drivers believe that when a car hits another vehicle, motorcycle or pedestrian while making a left turn, the turning driver is always at fault for the accident. However, there are several circumstances in which the party that is struck may be at fault, which may complicate a car accident claim. Challenges to a left-turn …
Serious Injuries That May Warrant a Personal Injury Case
Seven thousand deaths, 72,000 inpatient hospitalizations and 1.4 million emergency room visits – those are the 2010 numbers highlighting the impact of injuries on Ohio residents, according to the Ohio Department of Health. These cases alone resulted in more than $13 billion in medical costs and lost productivity – and that doesn’t account for the …
How do I prove another person was liable for causing an accident?
Proving liability after an accident requires collecting as much supportive evidence as you can lay your hands on. Accident victims should enlist the help of a dedicated accident attorney to assist with the process. Proving Negligence on Accident Claims After an accident, be it a car accident, slip and fall, or a medical error, you’ll …
Three Driving Safety Tips for Defensive Driving Around Trucks
Remembering some basic defensive driving tips can reduce risk of an accident by identifying hazards that may exist on the road. Although driving safety tips can be helpful in general, there are certain tips that apply to driving around trucks. Driving Safety Tips to Keep in Mind around Trucks: Passing It’s important to remember that …
What type of insurance covers my injuries at a neighbor’s house?
Home insurance coverage will generally cover injuries sustained at a neighbor’s house. This will depend on the types of coverage on the homeowner’s insurance policy: homeowner’s personal injury liability and medical payments coverage may apply. Home Insurance Coverage When Injured at Someone Else’s House No one ever knows when an accident on someone else’s property …
Types of Truck Accidents that Cause Serious Injuries
Truck accidents are often caused by driver error (truck driver or passenger vehicle driver) and/or trucking company violations. In some cases the cause could be related to equipment or cargo problems. Some of the common types of accidents involving large commercial trucks are discussed below. Rear-End Truck Accidents A rear-end collision can be catastrophic when …
What Car Accident Damages Can I Receive in Ohio?
When a person suffers injuries due to the negligence of another driver, the at-fault driver is responsible for the damages caused by the accident. Through a negotiation with the liable driver’s insurance company or a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party can claim both economic and noneconomic car accident damages. A court may also award …