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What to Do When There Are Animals on the Road
February 24, 2021
The last thing you want to think about is needing a car accident lawyer for hitting an animal on the road, whether it’s wild, domestic, or livestock. However, studies show that a driver in Ohio has about a one percent chance of an animal collision with every car trip. Find out what you can do when […]
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 Should You Ask When You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
December 7, 2020
If you’ve ever been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, incompetence, or recklessness, you will need to hire a personal injury lawyer to fight for the justice that you deserve. At Arthur Law Firm Co., L.P.A., it’s our mission to give victims compensation for their medical care, lost wages, and pain. Over the years, we […]
Everything a Pedestrian Should Know When Hit By a Car
November 24, 2020
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States experiences nearly 6,000 pedestrian fatalities due to vehicle-related accidents each year. Another 147,000 pedestrians sustain injuries that require emergency medical services. Even if you adhere to all pedestrian safety rules and walk on sidewalks and crosswalk areas, being a pedestrian […]
Semi-Trucks Cause Serious Accidents
November 16, 2020
While they only comprise 4 percent of total vehicles on the road, semi-trucks are responsible for frequent and catastrophic accidents. They are involved in around half a million accidents every year in the US, resulting in injuries or deaths approximately every 15 minutes. In 2017, almost 5,000 individuals were killed in semi-truck accidents, and tens […]
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, […]
New Protection For Bicyclists
March 25, 2020
As the weather changes from snow to sun, many Ohioans will trade in their snow boots and SUV’s for the fresh air of a summer bike ride. While hitting the open road on a bike often seems like a great time, riders must be aware of the dangers they face from motorists who fail to […]