Posts by Roger Soroka
The Costs of Catastrophic Injuries Extend Beyond Medical Care
When people think of catastrophic injuries, they often think of direct costs related to medical care, including emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and surgeries. However, the truth is that the costs of catastrophic injuries extend far beyond these basic medical bills. Catastrophic injuries are so severe that they can affect a person for the rest of…
Read MoreWho’s At Fault in Multi-Vehicle Pileups?
If you have been involved in a multi-vehicle pileup, you may be lost and confused about who is at fault. These types of accidents usually involve three or more vehicles, which often leads to conflict, disagreements, and finger-pointing among the drivers about who is responsible. With multiple parties that may share in the liability, you…
Read MoreSleepy Behind the Wheel: How Fatigued Truck Drivers Create Risks on the Road
Many 18-wheelers travel through and deliver to various companies throughout Columbus, Ohio each day. While we typically do not think too much about it when we pass these truckers, the truth is that they may be traveling from other cities or states across the country. Truck drivers are required to drive at all times of…
Read MoreCar Crashes Can Lead to Life-Altering Facial Trauma
Car crashes often result in severe, life-changing injuries, including facial trauma. These injuries typically occur when the face collides with the steering wheel, airbags, dashboard, windshield, or other hard objects inside the vehicle. Debris or external objects can also penetrate the vehicle, causing significant facial injuries. If you have suffered facial injuries in a car…
Read MoreThe Catastrophic Nature of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, though often invisible, is a significant and genuine concern faced by many individuals, especially after a serious accident or severe injury. Its elusive nature can lead to skepticism from medical professionals, insurers, legal authorities, and others regarding its severity and authenticity. Unfortunately, this can make it incredibly challenging for you to receive the…
Read MoreEstablishing Causation in Truck Accident Cases
In the aftermath of a truck accident, successfully proving your case relies on demonstrating four critical elements: duty to care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Among these, causation poses a particular challenge, underscoring the importance of understanding this aspect and securing assistance of an experienced Columbus truck accident attorney. Causation is the direct link…
Read MoreBeware the Swinging Trailer (and Other Dangers Sharing the Road with Trucks)
Large semi-trucks need significantly more room than passenger cars when making turns and navigating curves. Most of the time, they will need to veer into another lane to begin their turn, referred to as “swinging.” If you notice this happening, you must give the trucker plenty of room and proceed cautiously to prevent you or…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Water Park if Your Child Is Injured?
With summer approaching, many families in Columbus plan visits to local water parks for fun and relief from the heat. However, if your child is injured at a waterpark, it’s important to know your legal options seeking justice and compensation. Generally, you can sue a water park if your child is injured, but it can…
Read MoreThe Risk of Paralysis in Car Accidents
Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move parts or most of the body. It can be temporary or permanent, and result from illness, poison, or injury. What are the types of paralysis? There are generally four types of paralysis: Monoplegia: Paralysis of a single area of the body, e.g. one limb Hemiplegia: Paralysis…
Read MoreWant to Save Lives? Install Pedestrian Bollards
In the past several years, a disturbing trend has emerged: cars unintentionally (or intentionally) slamming into commercial storefronts. The Eastland Family Dollar storefront in Columbus was destroyed when a car drove through its front windows and fled the scene. In February 2023, a Chicago man was awarded $91 million from 7-Eleven after he lost both…
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