When we talk about making roads safer, it usually refers to changes like fixing potholes, reconfiguring dangerous intersections and adjusting speed limits. Technology has expanded what we can do. Today, state and local governments hope that road-based sensors could prevent truck accidents, red light and even jaywalker or pedestrian accidents. These sensors can collect data...Continue reading

When we hear about bicycle vs. car accidents, many people assume the car is at fault. Bicycles can rarely match vehicle speeds. They’re also lighter and offer less protection than a vehicle, so cyclists are more likely to suffer major injuries. However, not all vehicle vs. bike accidents are the driver’s fault. Bicyclists can also...Continue reading

Taking your bike out on a hot Ohio day can be a joy—but when you’re in a wreck, you’re more likely to sustain major injuries. Who’s responsible when a larger vehicle hits your motorcycle? The best way to find out whether you have a strong personal injury case is to call the Law Offices of...Continue reading

Pedestrians must be aware and alert whenever they’re walking down the street. Vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents can cause serious injury or death. Even small cars driving at relatively low speeds can hurt or kill pedestrians. Larger vehicles—SUVs, minivans, buses, pickup trucks and semi trucks—cause even more damage. Large vehicles present certain driving challenges. Inexperienced drivers...Continue reading

Living with chronic pain is a uniquely difficult challenge. You might not “look” sick or in pain, but your health issues can cause you to miss work and other daily activities. Your mental health can suffer. Your doctor may not even diagnose the chronic pain, in favor of focusing on easier-to-solve issues. The CDC estimates...Continue reading

How careful are you when you’re on the road? A sobering new statistic from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sure to be a prudent reminder. Traffic fatalities soared 10 percent last year, to a 16-year high. 42,915 people died in fatal traffic collisions in 2021. Furthermore, the NHTSA reported “fatal multivehicle pileups...Continue reading

Driving alongside semi-trucks can be intimidating: they’re large, heavy and have slower reaction times than traditional vehicles. When semis jackknife, they can cause multi-vehicle accidents. In fact, in February 2022, a jackknife accident on I-71 occurred when the driver “was ‘crowded’ by another vehicle and jack-knifed while attempting to avoid an accident.” Understanding how jackknife...Continue reading

For most Ohioans, driving is a necessity. Every time you’re out on the road, there’s a chance that you could be involved in a car accident. While you can avoid most accidents by following the rules of the road and defensively driving, it never hurts to understand what kind of accidents are most common. Ohio...Continue reading