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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Automobile accidents are a common cause personal injury here in Ohio. Many of these accidents result in serious medical conditions like radiculopathy. Also known as a “pinched nerve,” radiculopathy is when a nerve along the spinal cord is compressed. This causes pain and other symptoms that radiate from the source of injury to other parts …
Your rotator cuff, the muscles and tendons that cushion and protect your shoulder joint, can tear easily in a car accident, especially rear-end impacts as many drivers brace themselves for impact. Rotator cuff injuries from a car accident can have a negative effect on every aspect of your life and can cause considerable pain and …
Even seemingly minor car accidents can cause serious car accident knee injuries that can affect every aspect of your life. For help filing a claim for compensation, call a car accident attorney from Bressman Law today: (614) 538-1116. Knee Sprains & Strains Knee sprains and strains, which can be major or minor, occur when the …
If you suffer injury in an Ohio car accident, it is important to follow the car accident process correctly to ensure you retain your right to receive compensation from the at-fault driver. How do I begin the process of recouping compensation for my damages? The process typically begins with filing an insurance claim against the …
In October 2015, Ohio attorney David Bressman announced his involvement in a case where an uninsured drunk driver killed an innocent man in a DUI accident. Kim Harriman, the mother of the deceased, contacted Mr. Bressman at the end of an exhaustive search to find an attorney who would take her case. Kim wished to …
Insurers award insurance settlements to compensate an injured party for her damages and losses. However, sometimes these insurance settlements end up costing more than a victim had originally thought when tax season comes around. Whether car insurance settlements are taxable depends on the type of settlement and what damages the insurer awarded. What damages are …
When a car accident occurs, vehicle damage is usually inevitable. In fact, property damage is even more common than injuries; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts: 2014 Crash Data Key Findings reports that of the 6.1 million police-reported crashes in 2014, 72 percent of these crashes only involved property damage, and …
In theory, the process of filing a car accident claim is simple. Of course, reality does not always reflect this simplicity. If fault for the accident is in question or if your injuries cost more than the other driver’s insurance will cover, you should meet with a personal injury lawyer to discuss the correct way …
In many cases, compensation is possible after an accident in a rental car, even if you opted out of the insurance coverage offered by the rental company. The best option, however, is to check if your personal insurance policy covers rental cars before deciding whether or not you should pay extra for rental car insurance. …
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 …
The impact of a serious car accident stretches into every aspect of a victim’s life. Sustaining a major injury can adversely affect a person’s long-term physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Roughly 2.36 million people are injured and over 30,000 people die in car crashes each year, according to 2012 reports from the National Highway Traffic …
Texting while driving has proven to be an extremely dangerous and deadly behavior. Most states have some ban or regulations on using handheld devices while driving, including Ohio. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by another driver who was texting while driving, you would likely have a justifiable reason to file …
