It takes a great deal of trust for passengers to put their lives into the hands of drivers. Most Ohio residents hand over control of their lives to drivers every day, and many of them do not think twice about it. They rely on the drivers to do whatever they can to...
Car Accidents
Crossing the double yellow can lead to deadly car accidents
Whether it is a double yellow line or a median, crossing over into the opposing lane of travel on Ohio's roads is dangerous. Drivers can end up in the wrong lane due to distraction, impairment or simple carelessness, and it is often the occupants of the other vehicle...
Car accidents: Should a medical condition disqualify a driver?
Many medical conditions suffered by Ohio residents threaten their lives, particularly if they are operating a motor vehicle. The question is whether those conditions could threaten the lives of other motorists by causing car accidents. Should a driver be disqualified...
Preventing car accidents: Stop signs are not optional
One of the first things that Ohio drivers learn before getting their licenses is that stop signs are not optional. This traffic sign helps keep the flow of traffic moving and prevents vehicles from colliding. When a driver fails to obey this particular traffic law, it...
Recent car accident raises Ohio’s 2018 road fatalities to 13
Far too many people die on Ohio's roadways. Each year, someone has the unenviable task of keeping track of those fatalities. Every time a car accident occurs that results in a death, that person gets added to the tally for the year. As of March 1, one crash increased...
Car accidents often result from failure to obey traffic signs
Many Ohio drivers find it necessary to remain on the defensive when behind the wheel. Even so, numerous car accidents continue to occur and result in serious and deadly injuries. Many of those accidents tend to occur at intersections in which one driver fails to obey...
The medical fallout of motorcycle vs. car accidents
Like many other Ohio residents, you may enjoy riding a motorcycle. Not only is it often more economical, but it also provides you with a sense of freedom you cannot get from a passenger vehicle. The main problem is that it also puts you at risk for severe injuries...
Motor vehicle accidents a leading cause of death in childhood
There is little that affects a parent more grievously than the loss of a child. Tragically, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of childhood deaths. Take, for instance, a recent fatal...
Fatal Ohio car accidents involving children are especially tragic
All fatal accidents are devastating. Perhaps many would agree, however, that few car accidents are as tragic as those that claim the life of a child. Sadly, just such a fatal crash occurred recently in Ohio.A multiple vehicle collision took the life of a 4-year-old...
Disobeying traffic laws can lead to fatal automobile accidents
Ohio traffic laws exist for a reason: to keep everyone on the roads safe. When a driver disobeys these laws, whether accidentally or through carelessness or selfish disregard, the risk of automobile accidents increases greatly, and sometimes, the resultant wrecks...