Winter weather not only brings treacherous driving conditions to the roads, but also to parking lots, sidewalks and walkways. Ice (especially black ice) creates potential hazards in otherwise safe environments. The important question is – If you happen to slip and...
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Who is at Fault for a Weather-Related Accident?
Vehicle accidents happen every day, and usually it’s evident which driver is at fault. It’s important to know who’s at fault because it gives injured parties the ability to receive any compensation they deserve. But what happens when an accident occurs due to...
What to do if You’re Involved in an Accident with a Truck
It’s extremely important to take the proper steps if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, especially when it involves a truck. By taking the proper steps, you will protect your rights after the accident should legal action be necessary to obtain proper...
Workers’ Compensation Coverage Outside of the Workplace
Workers’ compensation claims are not restricted to just your workplace. If you become injured outside of the workplace while you are working, you may still be covered. It depends on the situation, how you were injured, why you were outside of the office as well as...
What to do if You’re a Passenger with a Drunk Driver and Involved in an Automobile Accident
Although you know that being drunk behind the wheel is not a good decision to make, you might find yourself as a passenger of someone who is under the influence. If I am the passenger of a drunk driver and am injured in an accident where no other cars are involved, do...
How to Handle Accidents Inside Construction Zones
For all of us that live in Ohio, we know that it is always construction season. As a driver in Ohio, you have gotten great at dodging and weaving through construction zones and avoiding potholes, but have you thought about what to do if you are in an accident in a...
What to Do If You’re Injured on a Motorcycle
As the weather warms up, we’ll begin to see people driving with their windows down, grabbing their shorts out of the closet and, of course, pulling their motorcycles out of the garage. As a motorcycle rider, you are always watching out for drivers that don’t see you,...
What Happens When You’re in a Car Accident at Work?
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. However, the process you follow after getting into a car accident on your personal time versus when you’re on the clock does vary. So, how do you know if you should file a workers’...
What happens if you’re in a car accident with someone who’s uninsured?
Although it is illegal to drive without insurance in the state of Ohio, nearly one in eight drivers are uninsured. This means you need to be prepared in the event that you are in a car accident with an uninsured (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM). We have compiled a...
Who is at fault for slip-and-fall injuries in public places?
Slips and falls can be very dangerous and cause serious injuries. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the fall, you may be entitled to compensation to cover your injuries. In this installment of our slip-and-fall blog post series, we are covering falls that...