The life of a trucker isn’t for everyone, and it definitely has specific occupational risks that are unique to the trade. What are the most serious risks truckers face on a daily basis? Is there anything that can be done to mitigate those risks? Accidents on the road An accident in a truck isn’t like an accident in a passenger…
Some Ohio residents are aware that loose lips can sink ships, particularly if someone is posting on social media. However, posting on social media can do more than burn social bridges and damage friendships. It can sink a person’s car accident case. It may also get a person in legal trouble, including court-ordered sanctions or fines. Social media posts can…
Car accidents are highly prevalent, and even if you are a good driver, you never know what may happen on the road. The Ohio Department of Public Health found that in 2016, approximately 77,000 people in the state suffered injuries in vehicle collisions. Even more collisions occurred that only caused damage to property. One of the first things you should do…
If you are involved in a car accident in Ohio, you may rush to say things you do not mean. Sometimes words are said due to confusion or out of shock. Some of those things may be okay and not lead to anything further. However, sometimes the words you say can lead to trouble down the road. It is very…
Motorists on Ohio’s roads often tend to instinctively try to stay away from commercial trucks. The facts bear out this instinct, as trucks cause more than their fair share of accidents. You may ask yourself why this is the case. After all, should truck drivers not have well-honed skills after logging all those hours on the road? Are there not multiple…
If you’ve been in an accident with a truck, you were probably lucky to survive it! However, you’re probably also facing months (or years) of painful recovery. A lawsuit is more than likely going to be necessary to preserve your rights and get you the benefits that you need in order to live. That makes it very important to hire…
Ohio police investigate tens of thousands of car crashes every year. So far in 2017, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has investigated over 37,000 crashes. There is a lot to take care of following a vehicle accident. However, the last thing people should do is give their friends play-by-plays on social media. It is best for both drivers to avoid using…
Sustaining a car crash can be a traumatic event for anyone. Most are not at their best, physically or emotionally, during the time following their accident. It is important to get correct information from a knowledgeable source. Do not rely on advice from well-meaning friends and relatives, as many people harbor misconceptions about the best way to deal with an…
Truck accidents are a major cause of property damage and lost lives on the nation’s highways. Trucks only make up 8 percent of the vehicles on the nation’s highways — but they’re responsible for more than one out of every 10 fatalities. Perhaps more telling, studies have found that fatal accidents are more likely to occur any time a lot…