Drivers seen using phones behind the wheel face citations. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and one year after a new law aimed at reducing the practice took effect, there’s some good news. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the number of distracted driving crashes was down 55% year over year across the...
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Data Shows Franklin County as a Hotspot for Bicycle Crashes in Ohio
Injured cyclists need to know their legal rights and options. Bicyclists face a unique risk on Ohio roads. In many places, it’s the lack of bicycle-friendly infrastructure and the lack of protection bicyclists have compared to vehicle drivers. When combined with issues like distracted driving and speeding, these factors significantly increase the likelihood of bicycle...
Read MoreFMCSA's CDL Testing Proposal Aims to Enhance Highway Safety
The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification process requires drivers to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in operating large and potentially hazardous vehicles. This ensures that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate these vehicles on public roads, which is critical for highway safety and preventing truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced...
Read MoreFollow These Tips to Eliminate Risky Driving Habits in 2024
Many road users develop bad driving habits, whether they realize it or not. This often includes texting while driving, speeding, or ignoring traffic signals. However, these habits can have fatal consequences, even for the smallest infraction. The Ohio car accident attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm are committed to holding negligence drivers accountable when they cause...
Read MoreDecember Is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month
Crashes involving drunk drivers spike during the holiday season The holiday season in Ohio is a festive time of year. Unfortunately, numerous car accidents occur this time of year in the Buckeye State due to drunk drivers making the reckless decision to get behind the wheel. In fact, one study ranked Ohio among the top...
Read MoreThanksgiving Marks Highest Spike in Fatal Accidents in Ohio
Fatal car accidents in Ohio have become increasingly common in recent years during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Specifically, the number of fatal car accidents in Ohio on Thanksgiving Day increased by 244 percent compared to the number of car accident...
Read MoreOhio Ranked Among Top Ten States for Dangerous Driving Conditions
Like in many other states, driving conditions in Ohio can become dangerous due to various factors and circumstances. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's FARS system, Ohio ranks ninth in the nation for having the most dangerous driving conditions. In 2020, over 1,000 fatal crashes in Ohio occurred during rainy conditions. The most...
Read MoreUnderstanding Concussions Suffered in Car Accidents
An attorney can fight for your rights if you’ve been injured. September 15 marked National Concussion Awareness Day, which is dedicated to helping people learn more about this type of brain injury. Concussions are common in car accidents but are often misunderstood. A concussion is sometimes called a “mild traumatic brain injury,” but the word “mild”...
Read MoreOhio Takes 3rd in At-Fault Accident Rankings for 2022
A recent study analyzing car accident data and crash rates across the United States has revealed alarming statistics about dangerous drivers in Ohio. According to the study conducted by Insurify, Ohio has been ranked as the 3rd most dangerous state due to accident-prone drivers, just behind South Carolina and Massachusetts. This ranking is cause for...
Read MorePedestrian Fatalities Reach Four-Decade High Nationwide
More than 7,500 people died in pedestrian accidents last year. Pedestrian accidents remain a serious problem in Ohio and have soared higher in the past decade nationwide. That's according to the latest pedestrian fatality data for 2022, one of the deadliest years in decades. "Both state and national data confirm that the pedestrian safety crisis...
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