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How Social Media Can Negatively Impact Your Personal Injury Settlement
March 27, 2023
If you’ve been involved in an accident, it may be tempting to update your friends and family on social media about your recovery and the steps you are taking to move forward. If you’re involved in a personal injury case, it’s a good idea to put your social posting on hold. While it’s always good […]
Distracted Driving Now a Primary Traffic Offense in Ohio
February 23, 2023
Distracted driving is a significant hazard on the roads. It is currently one of the leading causes of car accidents and moving violations, still many drivers continue to use mobile phones while driving. A recent change in Ohio law is designed to make the roads safer by holding drivers accountable for distracted driving.
Agreeing to a Car Accident Settlement Too Early Can Be Costly
January 13, 2023
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may already be overwhelmed with decisions of how to move forward both financially and physically. If the at-fault insurance company offers you a quick settlement, it’s understandable you may be tempted to take it so you can put this all behind you. However, agreeing to a […]
How Safe is Hands-Free Technology While Driving?
December 28, 2022
Most drivers will agree that texting and driving, emailing and driving, and calling from their phones while driving are dangerous acts that take their attention away from the road. To try to avoid these distractions, many drivers utilize hands-free technology thinking that this is a safer alternative. The truth is, even with hands-free technology, you […]
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather?
December 14, 2022
Winter is coming, and with it, snow, slush, frigid temperatures, and slippery roads. To stay safe when driving your car in the winter, preparation is key. Proper car maintenance is the best way to be ready for the road, and this preparation will decrease your chances of being involved in a car accident. Being prepared […]
What is Included in a Car Accident Settlement?
November 28, 2022
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may be wondering what to expect and what will be included in your settlement. After you hire an attorney, he or she will first conduct an investigation, and then begin the process to request all of your medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, the accident report, […]
Dangers of Texting and Driving
November 17, 2022
For many years state legislatures have enacted “hands-free” laws to prohibit talking directly on a cell phone while driving. In more recent times, texting has proven to be a much bigger danger. Even hands-free devices or talk-to-text programs don’t help much because drivers are mainly focused on sending messages while behind the wheel. However, the […]
How Do I Prove I am Not at Fault if I’ve Had a Rear Crash?
September 20, 2022
In most rear-end car accidents, the trailing driver will automatically be assigned fault and will be responsible for the damages to the lead vehicle. However, there are situations where this is not the case. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision where you were the trailing driver and it wasn’t your fault, you […]
How Long Will It Take to Settle a Truck Crash Case?
August 24, 2022
When you’ve been in a truck accident, you are facing injuries, expenses, and a barrage of experienced fleet insurance adjusters pressuring you into giving up too much information. It can be a very overwhelming experience. Most victims want the case to settle as quickly as possible so they can take the settlement and try to […]
How is a Commercial Truck Accident Case Settled?
July 28, 2022
If you are involved in a crash with a commercial truck, the most important thing you can do is contact an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible. It’s not something most people have at the ready-but you’ll quickly discover how prepared the truck fleet attorneys are, and every day that goes by without […]