A motorcycle accident in Boone County, Kentucky has claimed the life of a Harrison, Ohio, woman. She passed away at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center last Wednesday from injuries sustained in the crash on November 7. The deceased had been traveling west on...
Staying safe on the roads during the winter season
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and soon Cincinnati residents may begin planning trips to see family and friends over their breaks from school and work. Those who travel locally may take their personal vehicles and drive to different parts of the city or out...
3 Types of Injuries Frequently Sustained in Car Accidents
The forceful impact of a car accident can cause a serious back injury that jeopardizes a person's ability to live, work, and simply get around. This can result in lifelong problems, so it's important to seek prompt medical treatment after an accident. Here’s a closer...
How to drive safely on snow and ice in Ohio
Ohio’s winter weather is just getting started. While most of the state has seen a sprinkling of snow already, you can expect the white stuff to really start coming down over the next month. It will probably keep on falling from now until spring. What’s the number one...
Identifying PTSD symptoms after a motor vehicle accident
The sounds, the smells, the pain and the trauma related to a motor vehicle accident can linger for a crash victim for weeks, months and even years. You have been through a horrific experience. While the physical injuries may heal and leave scars, you still have a...
Commercial drivers may not blow over .04
For most Ohio drivers, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of more than .08. It is also illegal to drive if, in the opinion of the police, the driver was too drunk or drugged to operate a vehicle safely. For commercial drivers like truckers, though,...
The need for and recovery from an amputation
When an accident victim suffers a traumatic injury, it likely requires extensive medical care and treatment. With regards to severe injuries to the limbs, this could compromise the function and overall health of the limb. In some cases, drastic measures may be...
Are punitive damages available after a drunk driving accident?
Like other states, Ohio has a law which allows courts to aware what are called punitive or exemplary damages. Punitive damages are designed not so much to compensate the accident victim but to punish the driver who caused the accident and to reinforce the seriousness...
Choose a legal team that knows how to fight for accident victims
The physical, emotional, and financial damage caused by a car accident can be devastating. You might be forced to cope with excruciating pain at a time when your medical bills are skyrocketing and your wages are drying up. In total, the stressors can be overwhelming,...