Sideswipe accidents occur when two vehicles that are traveling close to one another in the same direction collide at their sides. Like other types of motor vehicle accidents, sideswipe collisions can result in serious injuries for all of the parties involved. Based on statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, approximately 240,000 sideswipe accidents occur each year in...
Statistics compiled by the Ohio Department of Transportation reveal that between 2010 to 2014, approximately 17% of all motor vehicle crashes involved fixed objects. If you are involved in a single-vehicle accident where you collide with a fixed point, it is likely you will end up being held responsible. This means that if you own your vehicle, the collision coverage...
Attorneys for Motorcycle Accidents in Hamilton, Ohio Now that the sun is shining, and the rain here in Ohio has stopped for more than one day, our lawns are sure to be in growing as fast as we can mow. Lately, there has been a spike in media coverage about what happens to the clippings once they are cut. Although...
It is an unfortunate truth that dog bites are a common occurrence in Ohio. If you have been attacked or bitten by a dog, it is important to remember that you might be entitled to receive compensation. Unfortunately, the victims of dog bite accidents sometimes make substantial mistakes that create serious obstacles in obtaining adequate compensation. Failure to Promptly Obtain...
Car accident lawyers often get asked, "Who pays for my injury after a hit-and-run." This post will give you some information that will help you if you are the victim of a hit-and-run. Hit-and-run crashes (also known as hit-and-skips in some parts) are reported to occur about every 43 seconds in the US (WTOP). The AAA Foundation recorded 2,049 fatalities...
Please be cautious of dangerous driving conditions as you navigate Ohio’s roadways this winter. Winter conditions cause more deadly car accidents in Ohio than any other state in the nation. As of 2017, the average number of deadly winter car accidents in Ohio was 86 deaths per year. So why is the rate so high and what can drivers do...
More than 10 million car accidents occur each year in the United States. While many of these car accidents only involve property damage, some also involve serious injuries. If you are involved in an auto accident, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed. This article will review 10 of the things that you should...
While many people have heard of Medpay, few are sure of what it does. Medpay is an optional type of insurance coverage that drivers can choose to add to their motor vehicle insurance policies. When a car accident occurs, Medpay reimburses drivers for expenses up to an established limit. While Medpay does not reimburse accident victims for any and all...
Side-impact collisions frequently result in serious injuries or fatalities. Sometimes, these car accidents are referred to as broadsides or T-bone accidents due to the perpendicular shape that motor vehicles make at the time of the collision. The Danger of Side-Impact Collisions Unfortunately, side-impact collisions are often more deadly than other motor vehicles because there is not as much of a...
Even though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognizes that the use of airbags and seat belts has decreased the danger of automobile accidents by 61%, head-on collisions still result in numerous injuries and fatalities each year. Many head-on collisions leave accident victims facing complications that significantly disrupt the quality of their lives. What are Head-On Collisions? Head-on collisions occur...