One of the most common types of car accidents is a rear-end collision. Maybe you were hit from behind while stopped at a red light on Main Street, rear-ended by a driver following too closely on I-270, or got rammed into from behind by a texting driver on Columbus's Outerbelt. Regardless, the thing all those...
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Speeding Responsible for Upsurge in Rush-Hour Car Accidents
IIHS study suggests pandemic may have made reckless driving the 'new normal.' Rush hour has always come with a higher risk of car accidents. This year, however, the danger has grown. A new study says that the chance of getting injured in a car accident during rush hour has increased due to more drivers speeding....
Read MoreGoing on a Motorcycle Road Trip? Here’s What You Should Pack
Being prepared can go a long way toward making your ride go smoothly When you’re getting ready to go out on the open road for a long motorcycle trip, there are certain things you can pack to help you have a safe and enjoyable voyage. Below, we've provided a checklist of essential supplies you should...
Read MoreOhio's Move Over Law Helps Make Roads Safer
Roadside accidents can be deadly, but they are preventable Some car accidents in Ohio involve vehicles that are pulled over to the side of the road, even if that vehicle has flashing lights. An approaching car or truck then crashes into the vehicle. Hundreds of people are killed or injured in the U.S. in these...
Read MoreMassive Road Improvement Project Targets I-70, I-71 in Columbus
Car accidents are far too common on I-70 and I-71 Ohio officials recently announced the next phase of an extensive road improvement project targeting Interstate 70 and Interstate 71 in Columbus intended to reduce traffic congestion and prevent car accidents, according to a recent announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). “This section of...
Read MoreProposed Distracted Driving Law Could Make Ohio Roads Safer
House Bill 283 would expand and strengthen enforcement of the texting ban The dangers of distracted driving are well-known by this point, but as with many matters that involve emerging technologies, the law sometimes struggles to keep up. That's why we're glad to see that Ohio lawmakers are considering House Bill 283, which would strengthen...
Read MoreU.S. Road Deaths Rise As Risky Driving Persists
Columbus car accident lawyers discuss this troubling trend Bad driving habits have skyrocketed during the pandemic, making the risk for fatal and serious car accidents higher. Poor driving habits include things like speeding, failing to wear a seat belt, texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving, ignoring traffic signals, running red lights, and...
Read MoreOhio Among the 5 Deadliest States for Winter Driving
An Ohio Car Accident Lawyer Reveals What You Need to Know Ohio is among the deadliest states for winter driving, according to a new study. In terms of total car accident fatalities, the most dangerous states are Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. These states account for about 36% of all winter driving deaths,...
Read MoreOhio Drivers Reminded to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" This Holiday Season
An Ohio Car Accident Lawyer Provides the Details Car accidents are expensive. You have medical bills. You may have to replace your vehicle. You may lose wages because you cannot work. Too often, these expenses add up to tens of thousands of dollars because someone who was impaired by alcohol or other drugs (called OVI,...
Read MoreHow Good Headlights Can Help Prevent Crashes
An Ohio car accident lawyer explains Can a better headlight save lives? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nighttime car accidents were less frequent with cars that earned a good rating in an IIHS evaluation. The IIHS rating system looked at different headlights and found that even headlights with average ratings were safer...
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