When you seek compensation in a personal injury case, your medical records play a key role as the primary evidence to back your claim. The information in your medical records proves your injuries and outlines the treatment required. This means knowing how to get your medical records from your doctor is necessary in any personal …
HAZMAT Truck Accidents in Columbus: Risks, Liability, and Getting Compensation
Drivers of hazardous materials, better known as HAZMAT, are among the most qualified professional drivers on the road. However, despite the training required of the drivers, Hazmat truck accidents still occur regularly. What are hazardous materials? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) divides hazardous materials into nine different classes. Explosives Gases Flammable and combustible …
How to Get an Accident Report in Columbus, Ohio
The reports filed by police after a traffic accident play an important role in proving civil liability for injuries and property damage. Find out below how to get an accident report for an insurance claim in Columbus, Ohio. How can I obtain a copy of the report? Columbus Division of Police officers must submit all …
Collision vs. Comprehensive Coverage
Ohio law requires all drivers to have motor vehicle liability insurance, called “proof of financial responsibility,” so many are familiar with liability coverage; however, they may not know the specific benefits of collision and comprehensive coverage. Understanding these types of coverage can help you choose the best insurance policy for your needs, as well as …
Should I give a written or recorded statement to insurance adjusters after my accident?
After you have been the victim of a car accident in Ohio, you can expect to hear from the at-fault party’s insurance company and may also have to talk to a claims representative from your own insurer. Knowing whether you should give the insurance adjuster a recorded statement is key in ensuring you get the …
When You Are Partially At Fault for a Motorcycle Accident in Ohio
In 2014, there were 3,651 motorcycle crashes. One hundred forty people died and thousands more suffered injuries, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Motorcycle injuries can be devastating and leave victims needing compensation. Under Ohio law, you can file a claim for compensation from the liable party if you suffered injuries even if …
Car Accident Risk Factors in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) reports there were a total of 282,368 traffic accidents in 2014, leading to more than 1,000 deaths in 919 crashes. According to Ohio’s Traffic Crash Facts 2014, some of the most common risks that led to these car crash injuries and fatalities include: Fatigued Driving According to the …
Post-accident Drug & Alcohol Testing for Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers following certain accidents. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, passed in 1991, outlines these requirements. This law identifies who must submit to testing, when, and in what situations. The driver’s employer may do testing outside of these specific guidelines, but the …
Accident Caused by Drunk Truck Driver
According to a report compiled by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, there were more than 16,000 crashes involving tractor trailers and other large trucks in Ohio during 2014. Statistics also show that errors made by the commercial truck driver caused about 60 percent of these accidents. If you suffered injuries in an accident caused …
How Insurance Adjusters May Try to Devalue Your Personal Injury Claim
When you have been involved in a car accident, consulting with insurance adjusters is a key part of the recovery process. Unfortunately, while you may believe that the insurance adjuster is on your side, chances are that she will use these tactics to try to devalue your claim in order to save the insurance company …
Insurance for Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Being hit by a car is something that no one wants to think about. Tragically, however, there were 88 pedestrians killed in Ohio in 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. When a pedestrian suffers injuries in a crash with a motor vehicle, understanding what insurance coverage policies will apply is extremely important. …
Attorney David Bressman Answered Your Legal Questions Live on ABC 6’s “Ask the Attorney” Segment
Columbus attorney David Bressman was recently a featured attorney on ABC 6’s “Ask the Attorney” program. On December 30, 2015, David joined the On Your Side team to answer legal questions live on the air. Every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the program lets you ask your legal questions to attorneys like David. …
The Importance of Thorough Medical Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim
When you are involved in an accident—regardless of the accident type—it is incredibly important that you seek medical care immediately. This is true even if you think that your injuries may not be serious; you may not feel the effects of many injuries, such as a concussion or whiplash, for days or even weeks after …
What is accident reconstruction?
Accident reconstruction is the process of compiling data and evidence, performing a thorough analysis, and making a determination about how an accident occurred, namely, what forces were behind the accident. Accident reconstruction is most commonly applied in vehicular accidents, especially when there are doubts or questions regarding who was at fault. However, accident reconstruction may …
Permanent Disability Expenses
Catastrophic injuries from an auto accident or defective product may result in the development of a permanently disabling condition. Injuries where a person loses a limb or sustains a serious brain or spinal cord injury can result in mobility loss, cognitive impairment, and cause emotional distress. These factors impair more than just the person’s health; …
Hit and Run Insurance Options in Ohio
Hit and run accidents create a unique situation when it comes time to seek compensation for your damages. Because there is no other driver to hold liable for your damages and there is no “hit and run insurance,” you will have to rely on your own insurance policies for coverage of your injuries. Several types …
How to Get Compensation for an Accident Caused by a Motorcycle Defect
The manufacturers of motorcycles owe their customers a duty of care to produce safe designs and properly assembled bikes. When manufacturers breach this duty through negligence, the results can be catastrophic and even deadly. We hear about motorcycle recalls in the news, but not all defective bikes grab national media attention. The truth is motorcycle …
How are criminal and civil DUI accident cases different?
When a drunk driver causes an accident, two different types of legal DUI accident cases may result: a criminal case and a civil case. The state brings the criminal case and charges the defendant (the drunk driver) with driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. The plaintiff (the injured party or her representative) brings the …
Override and Underride Truck Accidents
Delivery trucks and long haul semi-trucks are common on Columbus highways. And the mere size of the truck poses a considerable and potentially fatal threat to other cars and motorists on the road. Two types of especially dangerous accidents are override truck accidents and underride truck accidents. Underride accident – An accident in which a …
How Our Need for Instant Gratification Creates Distractions While Driving
By the end of today, more than nine people will lose their lives and another 1,153 will suffer injuries due to distracted drivers. This is according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest data on distracted driving in the United States. Distractions while driving take many forms – visual, manual, …
Questions to Ask Before Hiring A Lawyer
You or someone you love just suffered a serious personal injury. Now you are considering hiring an Ohio injury attorney to ensure your damages are covered in the insurance settlement. Before you make this important decision, it is important to realize that not all attorneys are equal when it comes to handling your injury claim. Some attorneys …
David Bressman Represents Family of DUI Accident Victim Pro Bono
Kim Harriman had spoken to eight attorneys in person and countless law firms through email, each time hearing the same sentiment. We are sorry for your loss but the other driver does not have insurance; there is no way you are going to recover any money. Therefore, we will not help you. Kim’s 24 year …
3 Ways a Driver May Try to Argue a Motorcyclist Holds Partial Fault for an Accident and Injuries
Even when a motorcycle accident is clearly the other driver’s fault, and not the motorcyclist, a driver may try to argue the motorcyclist is partially to blame. If you were in an accident in Ohio and are seeking damages, know these three ways that a driver may try to prove that you were partially at …
Do I have to use the repair shop my car insurance company sends me to?
Your insurance company might ask you to use their preferred shop after a car accident and if they do then the insurance company must guarantee their work and assess no extra cost to you but in general, no, it is your property and you can have it fixed wherever you like. However, if there is …
Can I still file a motorcycle accident injury claim if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Even if you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the motorcycle crash, you are still legally entitled to file an injury claim to seek recovery after a motorcycle accident per Ohio Revised Code section 4511.53 That being said, the fact that you weren’t wearing a helmet may affect the outcome of your …
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