The confusion of when to merge onto other highways (among other concerns) can make driving on I-270 in Ohio dangerous. Learn about some strategies that you can use to stay safe and reduce your risk of a car accident while driving on I-270. Avoid Distractions While Behind the Wheel One of the best tips to …
If you or a member of your family was in an accident on I-270, you should take these three steps immediately: Get immediate medical attention for yourself and anyone else who was injured in the accident File a police report to document the time, date, and location of the accident Contact a lawyer as soon …
The new roundabout at Riverside Drive and State Route 161 in Dublin, Ohio has been a major source of confusion and accidents since it opened in summer 2016. While these circular intersections are typically seen as traffic calming tools and promote safety, they can cause problems when poorly designed or for those who are unsure …
Motor vehicle accidents take a huge toll on victims, their families, and another entity you may not have considered — society. The social cost of car accidents can be both economic and noneconomic. Some ways car accidents affect the economy include: Increased insurance premiums: Too many accidents can increase everyone’s insurance premiums, regardless of whether …
Several recent lawsuits have brought a serious risk to light that consumers should be aware of: seat back failure. When rear-ended, front seats in some vehicles may fail, causing the occupant to fly backwards — and crash into whoever is sitting in the backseat. The Danger of Seat Back Failures According to a CBS News …
In early 2016, two self-driving vehicles were involved in serious accidents because their sensors failed to notice the actions of other vehicles on the road. With smarter technology, these accidents could have been avoided. Luckily, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently close to passing a law that would require all new cars …
To secure compensation following a parking lot accident, you will need to prove fault. This involves furnishing evidence the other party acted negligently. This could have involved speeding, failure to yield, or not paying attention. Our law firm can prove fault if you suffered losses in a parking lot accident. Whether you were harmed as …
Trauma from a car accident can put tremendous pressure on the spinal cord. This compression puts pressure on the nerves in the spinal cord. If you did not receive medical treatment at the scene or in the emergency room, see your doctor right away for an evaluation. Tell your doctor about any symptoms you are …
A number of factors contribute to an increase in traffic accidents during holidays. From alcohol-related crashes and winter weather to road rage accidents, your risk of suffering injuries in a car wreck increases when celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. Victims of Ohio car accidents can file a claim to collect compensation to cover their …
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,717 teens between the ages of 15 and 20 died in teen car accidents nationwide during 2014. An additional 170,000 young people in this age bracket suffered injuries. Because of these staggering statistics, a number of …
For the first time in nearly ten years, the number of fatal teenage car accidents is increasing. The number of teens involved in fatal car accidents spiked in 2015, with 10 percent more accidents than in 2014, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. The American Automobile Association (AAA) endeavored to find out why. What …
Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) places thousands of vehicles under recall in order to fix a defect or common mechanical malfunction caused by the manufacturer. The problem is many of the drivers who need to receive recall notices never get them. This is because the NHTSA only requires manufacturers to issue …
The Pokémon GO virtual reality game is based on the popular TV show and card trading game, and it has swept the globe and inspired millions of players to get out and be more active. The game works by rewarding players for the distance they walk. The farther you walk, the more characters you can …
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months and affects millions of Americans – and the condition is often the result of a car accident. For some accident victims, the injuries heal and the pain goes away after a few weeks. Unfortunately, many others will have to live with chronic pain from a …
A child under the age of 13 is in a car accident every 33 seconds in the United States, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As parents and responsible drivers, it is everybody’s responsibility to keep our children safe as they travel with us on the roads. The week of September 18-24, 2016 is …
A vehicle with a good small overlap crash test rating may protect drivers in the event of a front-end accident involving the driver side of the vehicle. But a new study found that this may not adequately protect passengers. Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted passenger-side small overlap tests on small …
All across the United States, traffic fatalities have continued to surge in 2016. From January through June, an estimated 19,100 drivers died in motor vehicle accidents. That’s a nine percent increase from the first six months of 2015 and an 18 percent spike since the first half of 2014. On top of the fatalities, another …
Road debris causes auto accidents a lot more often than you would think. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that every year, on average, there are nearly 50,658 police reported auto accidents resulting from road debris. From these, AAA found that road debris causes around 9,805 injuries and 125 fatalities each year. AAA’s Research …
Drowsy drivers add to the dangers of everyday driving. A significant number of auto accidents are a direct result of drowsy driving. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there are roughly 328,000 drowsy driving accidents, annually. 109,000 injury crashes 6,400 fatal crashes $12.5 billion in monetary losses Meanwhile, the National Sleep Foundation, in …
We all know that driving is dangerous. Drivers with road rage add to this danger. The Ohio State Highway Patrol defines road rage as “emotion-based reckless, aggressive and intimidating driving.” Road rage is a growing concern across the United States as well as here in Ohio. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) found that …
A recently-published AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) study found that about 80 percent of all drivers report they have road rage. AAA conducted the study from August 29 to October 6, 2014. The survey asked respondents “how frequently, in the past year, the respondent had” engaged in several types of behaviors that most would …
Many car accident victims are familiar with injuries such as whiplash, bruises and broken bones. However, it is likely that you may not know about compartment syndrome from a car accident. What is compartment syndrome and how does it occur? Compartment syndrome is a condition that deals with an increased pressure that most frequently occurs …
Car accidents have the potential to cause a number of painful, debilitating back injuries. People often overlook some of these injuries because they do not cause immediate symptoms. A commonly overlooked back injury is a bone spur from a car accident. What are bone spurs? Bone spurs, medically known as osteophytes, are excess bone that …
Sunshine and low gas prices mean more driving this summer. But those extra hours on the road could result in increased accident risks for you and your family. You have read about the accidents in the paper; you have driven past them on the highway. But what you may not realize from those grim numbers …
Car crashes, even at low speeds, involve incredible force. This force often causes serious, debilitating injuries. A lower back injury called spinal stenosis is one of the most common that affects the spinal canal. Symptoms are often severe, and can cause disability. Medical care is necessary for relief of spinal stenosis from a car accident. …