Is it Illegal To Be on Your Phone While Driving in Ohio?
Many drivers in Ohio aren’t aware that it’s illegal to use or hold a cell phone while driving. State law prohibits this behavior to help reduce distracted driving. Distracted driving is a prevalent issue throughout the state. In 2024, Ohio saw 8,571 distracted driving crashes, resulting in 29 deaths and 4,458 injuries. It is illegal […]
How to Get Over Driving Anxiety
Driving anxiety is a common issue that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Getting behind the wheel is necessary to complete many daily tasks in our car-dependent culture, but it comes at a serious psychological cost for many drivers. If you have driving anxiety, that doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong or that your […]
Teen Crashes Spike During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Ohio
Summer’s most dangerous period for driving, which goes from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is in full swing. Alarmingly, the Ohio State Highway Patrol identified Franklin County as one of the top five counties with the highest incidence of fatal car accidents involving teenagers within this timeframe. In light of these alarming statistics, law enforcement officials seized this opportunity […]
Tips to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors
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 someone’s injury […]
Is I-75 in Ohio Still Dangerous?
Will Ohio’s $350 million investment reduce car accidents? The I-75 highway has been a major hotspot of serious and fatal car accidents in Ohio for years. At the Gervelis Law Firm, our Ohio car accident lawyers have handled many claims involving crashes on I-75. We know from experience how bad the highway can be and how hard it […]
How to Read Your Ohio Car Accident Report
You have rights after an auto accident. Make sure you protect them. Contact us. If a police officer responds to your car accident in Ohio, you will have an official Ohio Traffic Crash Report completed by that officer. This 6-page-long document contains important information about your crash. That’s why it’s critical that you verify the facts in […]
Does Ohio Have a Drowsy Driving Problem?
Our car accident lawyers reveal what you should know Reporters usually do everything they can to stay out of a story, but in the case of Mike Kilburn, the situation could not be helped. The ABC6/Fox28 journalist was recently rear-ended in a company vehicle by a drowsy driver on a highway in Columbus, Ohio. Kilburn was hit […]
How to Deal with Aggressive Drivers
At some point, we have all encountered an aggressive driver. In most cases, it’s a very unpleasant experience. Sometimes, it can be dangerous and lead to a serious crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as “The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons […]
What to Do if Your Car Catches Fire
If you drive a Hyundai, Kia, or Tesla electric car, you may want to consider the risk of your vehicle catching fire. According to Consumer Reports, this happens more often than we think and is becoming a growing problem, with the advent of electric cars. Earlier this year, Hyundai and Kia recalled about 168,000 of its cars […]
Winter Safety Tips for Ohio Truck Drivers
Across Ohio, winter weather puts road users at risk well after the holidays are over. January, February and even March can bring icy and snowy conditions to Ohio roads. Drivers of trucks with heavy cargo loads or other large vehicles can be in even greater danger during inclement weather. Drivers who are unprepared for this […]