In October, the Highway Loss Data Institute of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the findings of a comprehensive study analyzing the best and worst vehicle models from 2012 to 2014 for insurance losses. The institute ranked each vehicle by how often personal injury claims were filed through drivers’ insurance. These claims insure against […]
Ohio Patrol and Neighboring States Crack Down on Drunk Driving
The Ohio Highway Patrol and five other neighboring states took part in a crackdown exercise early in December that lasted a week. The effort that included state police from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia was intended to increase visibility of impaired driving enforcement in the attempt to reduce frequency of drunk drivers. If […]
Supreme Court Will Take On Driver’s Right to Refuse Drunk Driving Test
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases challenging states’ rights to criminalize a driver’s refusal to take a drunk driving test, reported the Associated Press. The court plans to examine three cases in North Dakota and Minnesota that challenge the states’ laws criminalizing the refusal of tests that check a driver’s blood alcohol […]
What to Know Before Filing a Car Accident Suit in Ohio
While most car accidents are settled between two parties’ insurers, at times it is necessary to file a lawsuit. While this is not usually the easiest option, a lawsuit can help you collect on all the damages you are owed and circumvent lowballing by insurance companies. But this decision should never be made lightheartedly, so […]
Ohio Sees Increase in Traffic Deaths in 2015
For the second year in a row, the number of traffic deaths in Ohio has increased. There were at least 1,057 confirmed fatalities in traffic accidents, not counting another 42 which have not yet been confirmed as traffic fatalities. In 2014, the number was 1,008. In 2013, it was 990. The leading causes of traffic […]
The Deadly Consequences of Texting While Driving in Lorain County
Distracted driving is responsible for multiple injuries and fatalities in Cleveland, and the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Ohio Car Accident Lawyers see these cases all the time. Consequences of Texting While Driving in Lorain County One example of a texting while driving accident in Lorain County comes from a police report about […]
Rights of Pedestrians in Roadway Accidents
The rights of pedestrians as anyone else on the road, including operators of vehicles, motorcycles, and bicyclers. In many cases, pedestrians are able to benefit from crosswalks and sidewalks, which means you can feel safe walking where you need to go, with the assumption that vehicles will respect your right-of-way. However, there are situations where […]
Should You Hire a Cleveland Car Accident Attorney?
It is natural to have a lot of questions after a car accident. You may have serious injuries that keep you from working now and in the future, along with the medical bills that are beyond the ability of most people to pay. The biggest question on your mind may be whether or not you […]
HEROIN TO BLAME IN FATAL CINCINNATI CAR CRASH
A grisly car accident left four people dead outside Cincinnati, caused by a driver under the influence of heroin. Kenneth Hartsock, 48, was allegedly driving on the eastbound lane of Highland Pike with a mix of heroin and fentanyl in his system, when he drifted into the emergency lane and then redirected the car into […]
Cuyahoga County Leads Ohio in Car Wreck Fatalities Caused by Lack of Seat Belts
For years, national, state, and local governments have tried to hammer home the argument that seat belts save lives. TV advertisements, community engagement, and even legal penalties have convinced most drivers to finally just buckle their seat belt, but not all of them. According to a survey by the Ohio Highway Patrol, Cuyahoga County (tied […]