In many personal injury lawsuits, both sides use expert witnesses in order to support their case and prove essential factors for personal injury cases. An expert witness is someone who has verifiable professional knowledge of a particular subject matter related to the case at hand. There are many types of expert witnesses attorneys might use …
Disfiguring Injuries from Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident can be a life-changing experience. Because motorcyclists don’t have the protection offered by a car’s frame, airbags, or seatbelts, a motorcyclist may be at greater risk of injuries that are severe. Below is an overview of some of the most common types of disfiguring injuries that a motorcyclist can sustain from an …
Left -turn Accidents with Motorcycles
In 2011, there were 3,870 motorcycle accidents in Ohio, 2,910 of which caused injury and 141 of which were fatal. Left-turn accidents are one type of collision that might cause serious injuries to motorcyclists or in some cases can be deadly. Left-turn Accidents Deadly for Motorcyclists A left-turn accident occurs when a driver making a …
Concussion after a Motorcycle Accident
While many assume a concussion to be a minor injury, a concussion is actually a type of traumatic brain injury that can have short- and long-term repercussions. Concussions may result from a blow to the head, such as when a motorcyclist falls off the bike during an accident. Below is an overview of concussion symptoms, …
Avoid This Toy This Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again, when parents and adults look for the perfect Christmas gifts for the little ones in the family. Before buying toys, check toy recalls and reports of injuries involving popular toys. According to recent research by a team at the Center for Injury and Research Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, …
What to Do after a Drunk Driving Accident
If another driver was impaired at the time of an accident and you wish to hold that driver responsible, you’ll have to establish that the driver was drunk and caused your accident. To do so, you may present various types of evidence, which you may start collecting right after the accident occurred. Below are some …
Read the Causes and Outcomes of Jackknife Accidents
About 13 percent of all traffic fatalities involve a large truck, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Jackknife truck accidents are some of the most dangerous types of commercial truck crashes, and can cause serious injuries and fatalities. What is a jackknife accident? A jackknife accident occurs when the truck’s drive wheels …
Proving the Other Driver Violated Traffic Laws and Caused Your Accident
You’ll have a lot to do after a car accident. Many of these steps deal with collecting evidence to prove fault. There are several ways that you might be able to prove the other driver violated the rules of the road and caused your accident, some of which we discuss below. If your claim is …
How to Prove Fault in a Personal Injury Case and Why it Matters
If you’ve been injured in the state of Ohio by the actions of someone else, then you usually have a right to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit for damages. However, proving you suffered damages is not enough to get you the compensation that you likely need. You will also have to prove the …
Road Rash from a Motorcycle Accident
Road rash from a motorcycle accident, also known as road burn, is a painful injury that occurs when a motorcyclist’s skin makes contact with scrapes along the road surface. Road rash essentially scrapes away the skin, leaving raw areas very similar to a burn from flames. Also much like a burn from flames, the damage …
Important Safety Gear to Reduce Injury in a Motorcycle Crash
For motorcyclists in Ohio, taking all the precautions necessary to protect yourself while riding is important for motorcycle safety. One precaution that motorcyclists can easily take is to wear important safety gear while riding to prevent or reduce injury in the event of a motorcycle crash. Here’s a list of safety gear you should never …
Slipped and Fell While Trespassing – Can I still file a claim?
In the majority of circumstances, premises liability law protects those who are injured in a slip and fall accident on another’s property. For those who are involved in a slip and fall accident while trespassing, though, the amount of protection afforded varies depending on a few factors. Ohio Premises Liability Law Premises liability law is …
Overview of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Ohio
The state of Ohio requires that every motorist carry motor vehicle insurance for his or her vehicle(s). Ohio law mandates that every driver carry a minimum of these amounts. $25,000 for bodily injury liability per individual $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident $25,000 for property damage liability per accident These coverages pay for damages …
Parties Liable in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Sustaining an injury in a serious accident can lead to bills for medical treatment, time away from work, and even the possibility of a long-term disability, if the injury was severe enough. The problem is not a rare one, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 41 million people visited …
Why You Should See a Doctor after a Car Accident in Ohio
A car accident is a terrifying experience that can cause serious injuries for the victims involved. In Ohio, there were 269,079 reported crashes throughout the state in 2013. Of those, there were 100,148 non-fatal injuries sustained by drivers and passengers. If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things that you need …
Common Challenges to Motorcycle Accident Claim in Ohio
A motorcycle crash can be terrifying for the motorcyclist involved. In 2013 in the state of Ohio, there were 3,870 motorcycle crashes, 141 of which were fatal crashes, and 2,910 of which resulted in injuries. Following a motorcycle accident, the last thing that you want to deal with is a fight with an insurance adjuster …
Survival Claim in Ohio: Victim Died While Personal Injury Case Was Pending
If your loved one suffered serious injuries in an accident and died while the personal injury case was pending, you may be able to continue the action. When someone dies as the result of another party’s negligence, two different types of claims may be applicable: the personal injury case (which will now be called a …
Know What Squeeze Play is for Your Own Safety
Driving safely around tractor-trailers, commercial trucks and 18-wheelers is paramount to motorist safety. The risk of injuries is much higher for occupants of smaller vehicles involved in truck accidents than for occupants of trucks. Often, motorists make simple mistakes they don’t realize are devastating to their life and safety. Speeding, tailgating and lingering in a …
Truckers’ No-Zones: Truck Blind Spots Motorists Must Know
Columbus motorists often assume that truck drivers can see traffic clearly and have a much better view because they’re so high above road level. That isn’t the case. In fact, there are many truck blind spots that prevent truckers from seeing vehicles in those no-zones. When you drive in these areas, you are invisible to …
Loss of Limb in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists risk injury and death every time they take to the roadways with larger, heavier and more powerful vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that overall, 80 percent of motorcycle accidents involve injuries or fatalities. In comparison, only 20 percent of auto accidents involve injuries or fatalities. Motorcyclists are at a disadvantage …
Back Injuries from a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence, and every year doctors in emergency rooms see thousands of patients for injuries sustained in falls. Back injuries are a common ailment associated with slip and fall accidents, and the severity of the injury can vary from minor muscle injuries to severe and debilitating spinal cord injuries. …
Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Truck Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were approximately 333,000 trucking accidents in the United States in 2012. There were nearly 4,000 fatalities. The reality is that all drivers must share the roadways and people driving cars must travel alongside large and heavy vehicles like tractor-trailers and heavy trucks on a daily …
Hazardous Chemical Leaks from Trucks & the People That Could Be Harmed
Type in “tanker truck chemical spill” into Google and the results go on for pages. This is obviously a very real and very dangerous accident. On June 17, 2014 in the town of Sidney, Ohio, a chemical leaking from a tanker truck closed down Interstate 75 for a period of time and saw 5,000 people …
Dangers of Using Insurance Company’s Approved Auto Repair Shops
Most car accidents result in some type of damage to the vehicle. This means, there are thousands of claims to insurance companies each year to get these vehicles back in good driving order and millions of dollars spent by the those insurance companies on auto and body shop repair. If you have been in an …
Trucker Fatigue: Will we see new truck regulations?
This past June, comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a truck accident that sent him and two others to the hospital with severe injuries and tragically killed comedian James McNair. The cause of the accident is officially speeding, as the Wal-Mart truck driver was going 65 mph in a 45 mph construction zone. Further, a …
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