Cincinnati Car Accident Law Blog

Two people were seriously injured and five others hospitalized recently after a multi-vehicle accident in Cincinnati. Police said the accident started when one driver was going the wrong way on Interstate 74. Police said they believe alcohol was a factor.

According to news reports, the man was driving the wrong way on the interstate when he struck a car that had five people in it, including two young children. The first car spun out of control and was struck by a box truck and another car.

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you can file a personal injury claim to hold the other driver liable for your damages. This can be crucial, as it helps you and your family cope with the long aftermath of your accident. Of course, before you can recover any compensation, you must prove that the accident was the other driver's fault. This isn't always easy.

In the chaotic moments after a car accident, it can be extremely difficult, even dangerous to try to take photos, interview witnesses or otherwise gather evidence. If you have been injured in the accident, it may be impossible.

Truck accidents can cause serious, extensive and costly damage to victims and their families. As a result, it is necessary for truck accident victims and their families to be familiar with the legal resources protecting them when they have been harmed in a truck accident.

Large trucks can weigh 25 times as much as the typical passenger vehicle which can pose a danger on the roadways when a truck driver or trucking company is negligent. The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that, during 2006, truck accidents accounted for 106,000 injuries to victims and 4,995 fatalities in fatal truck accidents. Because of the serious nature of truck accidents, it is important for truck accident victims and families to understand who may be liable to know how they can seek compensation for their damages.

Labor Day will soon be here, and many in Cincinnati are looking forward to a three-day weekend where they can celebrate the end of summer. A beer at a party may not seem like a big deal. But, when a drink goes from one or two to four or more, it could lead to a drunk driving accident.

For this reason, many cities in Ohio have announced that they will be imposing OVI checkpoints over the holiday weekend. It may seem like publicizing the fact that there will be sobriety checkpoints would deter drivers from travelling in areas where the checkpoints are set up. However, announcing sobriety checkpoints ahead of time is part of what makes them legal. And, sobriety checkpoints do nab drunk drivers.