Accidents involving commercial trucks are often far more severe than an accidents involving passenger vehicles alone — simply because the average commercial truck far outweighs the average passenger vehicle. The crushing force of all that metal on the truck is a huge threat to the occupants of passenger cars. However, the size of the vehicles involved and the severity of…

Dash cams have steadily grown in prevalence over the years. They can be extremely valuable, and they can do a lot more than simply recording cool meteors that fly through the air. Motor vehicle accidents are outstandingly common. They happen every day in Ohio, and the process of submitting an insurance claim and potentially taking the other driver to court can be…

When you hear the term “distracted driving,” you probably think about people using their cellphones to send or receive text messages. While texting is still a serious problem on our roadways, it is not the only distraction that leads to crashes. There are three major types of distraction – manual, visual and cognitive – and multi-tasking behind the wheel often…

An accident with a 18-wheeler is a terrifying experience — one that nobody ever should have to go through. Sometimes, they’re unavoidable. A piece of machinery breaks or a perfectly decent-looking tire blows out on the road. However, 44 percent of truck accidents involve either prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Why would legal medication be involved in so many accidents? The…

All drivers learn that if they become part of a collision of any severity, they need to pull off to the side of the road to deal with it. Unfortunately, many drivers still engage in hit-and-runs, and you need to file a claim immediately if you ever become involved in one. Hit-and-runs are significantly more dangerous if you are a pedestrian. You…

For many people, using a ridesharing app has become a common practice. Services such as Uber and Lyft make it easy for people to get rides anywhere in their city. In July 2017, Lyft announced that it was officially giving over one million rides a day, a milestone already surpassed by Uber. With so many Uber and Lyft drivers on…

As a truck driver, you are part of a huge national fleet of workers whom others rely on every day to receive shipments on time. This is an old and proud profession, but as you might already know, it can also be a difficult one. You and other truck drivers in Ohio and elsewhere may do well to consider your…

If you have a driver’s license and the ability to drive a box truck (a small U-Haul), you can probably find yourself a job this holiday season. If you happen to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you can probably find a place willing to give you a bonus just to sign on for the season. Delivery drivers of any…

Pedestrians face great risks when they cross the street. According to data from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, over 2,000 pedestrians suffered injuries from motor vehicles in 2014. While a driver at least has some protection from the vehicle itself, pedestrians unfortunately do not have anything to cushion an impact. To avoid injury, it is crucial for anyone out…