Truck drivers log countless miles, often traveling between states, to deliver goods. Companies expect on-time delivery and cargo in good condition. However, this demanding job comes with inherent risks. Beyond typical hazards like mechanical problems, driver fatigue...
The process of filing an insurance claim can be a daunting one, especially if you are dealing with other--more important things, such as healing from an injury or figuring out how you are going to pay the bills. While most insurers understand the legal importance of...
If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, it is critical to be mindful of your activity on social media. These platforms can be excellent for keeping in touch with family and friends, but insurers may use the information you post against you. This has...
Statistically, teen drivers are likely to get into accidents while traveling on Ohio roads and highways. However, there are a number of steps that they can take to minimize their risk of a crash. These include keeping distractions to a minimum, driving while sober,...
Young drivers in Ohio and around the country are involved in fatal accidents four times as often as older motorists, and the road users who lose their lives in these crashes are usually their passengers, the occupants of other vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians....
When someone causes a car crash, they typically incur legal and financial responsibility for the consequences of the collision. When a crash is relatively minor, it may be possible for the driver at fault for the wreck to cover other people's losses using their...
Motor vehicle collisions cause some of the worst injuries that people can experience. For example, along with falls, contact sports and interpersonal violence, car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Different crash circumstances can cause...
Drivers on this nation’s highways and byways know that they have to contend with a lot of dangers. You won’t spend very long on the road without spotting near-misses between cars merging into traffic, unsafe lane changes, speeding in school and construction zones,...
Ohio's distracted driving law is changing. Recently, Governor DeWine signed a bill to make things a bit stricter regarding using your phone while driving. Here's what you need to know about the new law and what is (and isn't) allowed. What's changing? The new law will...
If you are like most people who get into a car crash, you expect insurance to take care of you. In most cases, it will, even if the other driver is the one who caused the collision. There are federal rules that regulate the insurance industry, and businesses generally...