How can you avoid backing-up accidents? This might sound surprising, but car accidents that involve a vehicle is backing up can have serious consequences for everyone involved. Although drivers spend only a small portion of time in reverse, backing maneuvers contribute disproportionately to collisions: About one-quarter of all vehicle accidents occur while backing up, despite less than 1 % of driving...
Many of us have experienced uneasiness in making left turns. After all, car crashes involving left turns are often serious, particularly when high speeds are involved. This is because the sides of vehicles, where there is less protection, are often struck in these accidents, which can lead to deadly injuries. It probably will not soothe your anxiety to learn that...
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. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), sideswipe collisions remain a common type of crash in the...
Recent crash data from the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) shows that fixed-object crashes continue to account for a significant share of serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents in Ohio. While annual percentages fluctuate, fixed-object collisions consistently represent roughly 15–20% of all reported crashes statewide, making them one of the most common and dangerous crash categories on Ohio roadways....
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). According to the National Highway Traffic...
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 2026, 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...
Many drivers have heard of Medical Payments coverage (MedPay) but are not entirely sure how it works. MedPay is an optional add-on to your auto insurance policy that helps cover medical expenses resulting from a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. If you are injured in a crash, MedPay can reimburse you for medical costs up to the...