Traffic signals are put in place to safely control the flow of vehicles through intersections. But when people don’t follow the signals, it can lead to car accidents that leave people seriously hurt or killed. Negligent drivers may run red lights because they are impatient or feel they don’t have enough time to stop safely...
Read MoreBlog
Car Accident Trends, Statistics & Facts That Ohio Drivers Should Know
Even with taking as much precaution as possible, it only takes one careless driver to cause a car accident that leaves you severely injured, in pain, and out of work. Along with the physical and emotional trauma associated with your crash is the financial impact it can have on you and your loved ones. You...
Read MoreStudy Finds Facial Injuries Are Common in Car Crashes
Car accidents happen every day in Columbus and throughout Ohio. They happen on major highways, at busy intersections, on back roads and in parking lots. Lives can be changed in seconds. No matter how cautious someone is, it only takes one negligent driver to cause a crash that can leave people seriously injured. People can...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Winter Driving in Ohio
A Columbus Car Accident Lawyer Explains What to Know No matter how careful you are driving in winter conditions, a reckless driver can hit you and cause a serious car accident. Maybe the roads are icy and slippery. Maybe visibility is poor because of blinding snow. Maybe another motorist is not driving safely for the...
Read MoreParking Lot Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
A car accident lawyer in Columbus, Ohio examines the problem With the holiday shopping season approaching, so is the increased risk of a parking lot accident in the Columbus region. The math is simple: More people in crowded spaces is going to mean a higher likelihood of preventable accidents that result in injuries and deaths....
Read MoreAlcohol a Factor in Nearly 40% of Fatal Crashes on I-71 in Ohio
A Columbus car accident lawyer discusses the dangers The Ohio section of I-71 has one of the highest fatal drunk driving accident rates in the U.S. Almost 40% of all fatal car accidents on this stretch of highway involved alcohol, according to a new survey of 2019 crash data. That's almost 35 deadly wrecks. I-71...
Read MoreWrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Head-On Collision on I-70 in Ohio
A Columbus car accident lawyer explains what you should know A head-on collision involving a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 70 in West Jefferson, Ohio recently resulted in a fatality, highlighting the danger of wrong-way crashes on divided highways. The fatal crash happened on a recent Sunday morning at around 6 a.m. on...
Read MoreMedical bills from car accidents can pile up fast
As Americans struggle with rising medical debt, knowing the true cost of your injury has never been more critical Medical expenses after a bad car accident can add up fast. Depending on the severity of someone’s injury, the medical treatment required and how much time someone needs to recover, the financial impact of medical care...
Read MoreSharing the Road with Motorcycles in Ohio
It’s riding season in Ohio, which unfortunately means it's also the season for bikers to suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries in motorcycle accidents caused by others. Just last month, a 25-year-old motorcyclist died and his passenger was critically injured when the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder attempted to pass a tractor-trailer and collided with...
Read MoreDo you assume liability when you wave to another driver to "go ahead"?
You're driving your car in Columbus when you notice the traffic light ahead switch from green to yellow, prompting you to take your foot off the gas and begin to slow down for the impending red light. As you roll toward the stopped vehicles in front of you to wait in line for the light...
Read More
