Are School Buses Actually Safe?
The Columbus school year is back in full effect, which means school buses are back on the roads. Parents want to ensure that their child is safe while riding the bus, and other drivers want to ensure that they are safe when sharing the roads with them. This concern is natural, especially since there have…
Read MoreWhat Is the Burden of Proof in a Car Accident Case?
While you may have heard the term “burden of proof” more often when it comes to criminal cases, it actually applies to civil cases as well, which includes car accident cases. Therefore, when an individual decides to file a car accident claim, they must show proof that what they are stating happened actually did happen.…
Read MoreWhich Motorcycle Accidents Are the Deadliest?
Although any type of motorcycle accident can be fatal, there are some accidents that are more likely to lead to death than others. Here are five motorcycle accidents that are considered to be the deadliest. 1. Head-on collisions Head-on collisions are extremely dangerous for motorcyclists. These types of motorcycle accidents occur when the front-end of…
Read MoreWhat “Other” Damages Can You Seek in a Car Accident?
Most people are aware of the fact that you can seek compensation for medical bills, property damage, and lost income in an injury lawsuit. However, there are several other damages that many car accident victims may be unaware of. After being in a serious car crash, it is important to understand the various types of…
Read MoreHow Safe Do Trucking Safety Regulations Actually Make Us?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed and implemented several trucking safety regulations to help keep other drivers safe and harm-free while sharing the roads with 18-wheelers. While some people may trust the FMCSA to keep the public safe, others may wonder how safe these rules and regulations actually make us. Today, we…
Read MoreChildren Are Especially Vulnerable Pedestrians
The summer months are ending, which means that children are getting ready to make their way back to school. School buses and motor vehicles will be lined up outside of schools, dropping off and picking up children all over Columbus. While this is an exciting and refreshing time for children, teachers, and parents, it can…
Read MoreAssistive Technology and Aids for Catastrophic Injury Patients
Depending on the type of catastrophic injury that a patient suffers, there may be a variety of different assistive technology and aids available to them. These devices help them learn or relearn how to carry out their daily duties and tasks, as well as live a happy and healthy life to their best abilities. There…
Read MoreSeeking Justice After a Hit and Run Accident
Car accidents can be traumatic, no matter how severe your injuries are. They can leave you feeling shaken and anxious, and dealing with the insurance company certainly doesn’t help. If you are injured, though, you can legally seek compensation from the negligent driver who hit you. But what if that driver cannot be found? A…
Read MoreWhat Is a Rollover Accident?
While you personally may have never been involved in a rollover accident, there is a good chance that you have seen one before. This type of car accident is when a vehicle is turned over onto its side or top. When a rollover accident occurs, it is very common for individuals in the vehicle to…
Read MoreColumbus Is #1… When It Comes to the Most Dangerous Intersections in Ohio
Even though car accidents can happen anywhere at any time, intersections tend to be one of the most common places for these accidents. Crashes are so common that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) actually has a Top 150 list. The good news (if there’s “good” news to be had) is that ODOT has been…
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