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Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving
February 1, 2021
Last October, the country observed the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted drivers are not only a threat to themselves — they endanger their passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians, among others. Nearly 3,000 people in the US die every year in crashes caused by distracted drivers. If you want to be a responsible driver, here […]
Navigating the Aftermath of a Rental Car Accident
January 27, 2021
Imagine you arrive at the airport on Saturday morning for your long overdue vacation in Florida. After you wait almost an hour in line to get your rental car, the agent takes your name, hands you a brochure, and skims quickly over details and costs. You pay with a credit card, and you are on […]
Determining Legal Liability in Bad Weather Auto Accidents
December 14, 2020
Whether it is snow, ice, or winter storms, bad weather conditions here in Defiance and NW Ohio contribute to hundreds car accidents every year. Ohio has more bad weather auto accidents than most other states in the country; in fact, Ohio is in the top 5 states of fatalities due to bad weather auto accidents. […]
What to Expect If You Are Involved in a Rideshare Accident
November 9, 2020
Although we don’t like to think about this when we use rideshare services (i.e. Uber), there are unfortunate occasions when an accident occurs. If you are involved in a rideshare accident, you may be in shock and unsure of what to do, but if you can, you should proceed just as you would in a […]
Injured by a Drunk Driver? Here’s What You Should Do
November 5, 2020
We live in a digital society where constant communication, convenience, and easy access to services are hallmarks of how we live our daily lives. As a result, when someone has had too many alcoholic beverages, they have more options than ever before to avoid driving. That is why, with consistent access to a taxi, friend, […]
What Happens When Another Vehicle Runs You Off The Road? Will Your Insurance Company Cover You If You Are Hurt?
March 25, 2020
There has been a significant new legal development that is good news for consumers! Most insurance companies sell drivers a type of coverage that is supposed to provide benefits if a driver runs them off the road. This is called UIM coverage (shorthand for uninsured motorists coverage). However, the insurance companies contend there is no […]
Tips For Responsible Social Media Use
March 25, 2020
Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family and even to network professionally. Today there are a wide variety of social media outlets available – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram are just a few of the options. While social media can be a useful tool, it is important […]
Distracted Driving – Don’t Be Part Of The Problem!
March 25, 2020
In 2013, motor vehicle collisions involving distracted drivers killed 3,154 and injured 424,000 people.[1] These numbers demonstrate an alarming trend in distracted driving. While distracted driving is often associated with younger or more inexperienced drivers, drivers of all ages cause motor vehicle collisions due to distracted driving. Texting and driving or talking on the phone […]
Fair Share Subrogation Law – A Step Forward
March 25, 2020
Fifteen years ago our law firm was hired to represent the Lawson family after they were sued by their health insurance company. Emily Lawson, age 17, had been in a very serious auto collision, and sustained significant, disfiguring injuries. Emily’s mom and dad had the foresight to purchase health insurance through an employer, and extra […]