Early Automobile Industry in Ohio and First Accident Detroit was not the only early automobile manufacturing hotspot. In fact, Ohio was also highly involved in the early automobile industry. Several automobile manufacturers were located in Ohio, like Winton Motor Car Company, White Motor Company, and Baker Motor Vehicle Company. The First Car Accident The first gasoline automobile made in the...
When I’m on Zoom calls I get a lot of comments and questions about the painting of the Incredible Hulk hanging behind me on my wall. Admittedly, it is probably not the average law firm office décor and most people assume that I’m a big comic book fan or that it was something one of my kids painted for me. ...
For some odd reason, left turns are just creepy. We don’t like taking them. They seem unsafe, especially if you need to make that turn while your view is partially blocked by oncoming traffic, trees, or other hazards that keep you from seeing the road. Right turns are the easiest to make and involve the fewest number of accidents. Left...
Cycling Riding a bike throughout the city can be a great way to commute to work, get some exercise, meet up with friends, or just to have fun. It’s great for your health and excellent for the planet. Unfortunately, bike accidents happen and we need to be aware of the best safety precautions. Statistics In 2015, only 3.4% of Ohioans...
Wear a Helmet The best way to protect yourself while riding a motorcycle is to wear a helmet. Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, helmets decrease the likelihood of death and brain injuries sustained from motorcycle crashes. Helmeted motorcyclists are about three times less likely to sustain traumatic brain injuries due to a crash than unhelmeted riders....
Car accidents throughout the state of Ohio can occur at any time, but there are certain times of the day when they are even more common. Dawn and dusk are particularly common times for accidents in Ohio for several reasons. For one, the sun at dawn can result in blare that temporarily blinds drivers. On the other hand, when dusk...
We are pleased to announce that Josh Hodges, Partner at Kruger & Hodges, LLC, has been selected to the 2019 Ohio Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in...
Muchos de nosotros hemos experimentado incomodidad al girar a la izquierda. Después de todo, los accidentes automovilísticos que implican giros a la izquierda suelen ser graves, especialmente cuando se trata de altas velocidades. Esto se debe a que los costados de los vehículos, donde hay menos protección, a menudo se golpean en estos accidentes, lo que puede provocar lesiones mortales....
In addition to bodily injury and inconvenience, issues with mental health after an auto accident can be serious. Studies have shown that 9% of people who are involved in motor vehicle accidents develop some form of PTSD afterward (Very Well Mind). Anxiety and depression are other conditions that can arise after an accident (WebMD). Even the most minor changes to...
The most commonly used test in Ohio to determine a person’s blood alcohol content is the breath test. If you are pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of OVI/DUI and asked to submit to breath blood alcohol testing, or asked to submit to a blood test, it is important that you understand what you can do to protect your...