Speeding is a growing problem in Cleveland. People who encounter speeding drivers – even if they are not involved in an auto accident – will lament the dangers they create. For drivers, traveling at excessive speeds makes it harder to stop urgently. When there is an...
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Auto accident study cites several Cleveland streets as dangerous
Road safety is a primary concern in Cleveland and across Ohio. Since statistics show that there has been a marked increase in auto accidents in the past several years and 2021 was the worst for fatal crashes in almost 20 years, strategies are being crafted to make the...
Understanding comparative negligence in Ohio
If you have been injured in a car accident in Ohio, you may seek compensation from the parties who caused your accident. These parties may include: Drivers Employers of drivers Vehicle owners Manufacturers In many cases, motor vehicle accidents are caused by the...
What is distracted driving?
Sending a quick text message while driving may seem harmless but glancing away from the road for even a few seconds can have deadly consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,100 people were killed in distracted...
Law enforcement warns of auto accident risk due to winter weather
The Ohio winters can be notoriously cruel with snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice making any type of travel dangerous. A problem that frequently causes auto accidents with injuries and fatalities is that drivers do not account for how inclement weather impacts safe...
What can you do to build your personal injury claim?
There’s a lot of uncertainty following a car accident. You might not know the full extent of your injuries and how they will affect your life for some time to come, and the emotional and financial realities of your newfound situation can sow your future with doubt....
Can an accident reconstruction help your case?
If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries in a motor vehicle accident, then you need to know what you can do to find accountability and recover compensation for the damages that have been suffered. This might sound pretty straightforward, but in reality...
Steel coils fall off trailer, killing driver of following vehicle
Any Ohio motorist who has traveled the state’s interstate highway system has followed or passed a large flatbed trailer carrying large coils of steel wire or sheet metal. State and federal highway safety rules require that the coils be firmly strapped to the trailer....
Man killed, four hospitalized after I-90 crash
Another fatal accident has occurred on the notorious stretch of I-90 known as “dead man’s curve.” The crash happened in the late afternoon at the height of rush hour. Multiple cars were involved in the collision and the highway was closed for nearly 3 hours. Police...
Can you pursue punitive damages following a car crash?
Picking your child up from school and driving them to ballet class or soccer practice are usually uneventful parts of daily life for parents in the Cleveland area. However, you simply cannot control the actions of other drivers. Other drivers may be distracted,...