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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 […]
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 […]
Three Reasons To Talk To An Attorney And Not An Insurance Adjuster Following A Personal Injury
March 25, 2020
Following a personal injury, you will likely be contacted by an insurance adjustor and may even receive an early settlement offer. While it may seem harmless to speak with an insurance adjuster and accept the offer, it may be in your best interest to speak with an attorney instead of the insurance company. 1. An […]
How To Help Someone With Mental Illness Who Is A Danger To Self Or Others
March 25, 2020
Recent news stories have brought the subject of mental illness into the national spotlight. While media attention has mental illness in the spotlight, often family and friends who have the desire to help, feel they lack the necessary resources. If a friend of family member is showing signs of mental illness and they are a […]