Cincinnati Car Accident Law Blog

Now that summer is upon us, drivers may notice more traffic on the roads. Most of the time Cincinnati area residents get to their destinations safely, but, occasionally, a serious accident occurs. A car accident can affect a family for many years to come, causing financial and emotional burdens.

A serious car accident recently occurred on the Ronald Reagan Highway in Hamilton County. The accident occurred when a man driving eastbound allowed his truck to drift over the median into oncoming traffic. He proceeded to hit a car head-on and spun out of control. Two additional cars were involved in the accident. Six people were injured, with some needing to be airlifted to the hospital. The accident is still under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff Traffic Safety Unit.

Now that the weather has improved in the Cincinnati area, motorcycles are back on the road. Many Cincinnati area residents have a motorcycle that they enjoy riding to work or for pleasure. Most of the time motorcyclists are able to safely share the road with other drivers but, occasionally, a serious motorcycle accident occurs.

A tragic motorcycle accident recently occurred in Hamilton. A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being involved in an accident with a car. The motorcyclist was traveling west on Fairgrove when a car turned off Campbell onto Fairgrove. The car struck the motorcycle and the motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries. He was initially brought to Fort Hamilton Hospital but was later flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center because of the severity of his injuries. The accident is under investigation.

Many people in the Cincinnati area like riding motorcycles. Motorcycle riding can be fun for enjoying the beautiful scenery, commuting to work, or just enjoying a weekend afternoon. Most of the time motorcycles are able to safely share the road with other vehicles, but, occasionally, a motorcycle accident occurs. These accidents often lead to serious injuries.

Now that it's warm out, there are many more opportunities for people to ride their motorcycles. However, if an accident occurs, serious injuries are often a result. Motorcycles do not provide as much protection during an accident than a car does. Those involved in a motorcycle crash often suffer from road rash. Road rash can remove layers of skin and can cause nerve damage and infections. Head injuries are also common. A motorcycle rider can suffer anything from a minor concussion to brain damage or a cracked skull. A motorcyclist can also suffer broken bones and other crushing injuries.

Cincinnati area residents understand that there are a lot of trucks on our highways. The interstates have a constant stream of trucks from all over the country hauling goods. Ohio is a major hub for large trucks and drivers understand that they are everywhere. Most of the time cars can safely share the road with these large trucks, but there are still hundreds who are severely affected each year in a truck accident.

A truck accident is often a serious situation. A large truck can be 30 times the size of a car meaning that even a minor fender bender can lead to serious injuries. In 2017 there were 1,094 people who died on Ohio roads with 116 who died in a large truck related accident. These statistics are just those who died and do not include the hundreds who have been seriously injured in an accident.