A Christmas Eve car accident in Cincinnati has resulted in serious injuries. The car accident occurred last Thursday at approximately 6:55 a.m. in the 4400 block of Glenway Avenue when a vehicle veered left of center and hit another car. The driver of a 2007 Honda...
Northern Kentucky pedestrian accident leaves one person dead
When a loved one is involved in an accident it is often a serious and traumatic situation for everyone involved. An accident can cause unexpected financial stress and emotional trauma. If a person is injured in an accident due to no fault of their own, they may be...
Beware of the contributory fault rule
Most people who are hurt in a car accident that is caused by the negligence of another focus on imposing liability on the individual who harmed them. This is, of course, a requirement if you hope to recover compensation for the damages that you suffered in a car...
Selfish driving leads to accidents
Nearly 40,000 people died in car accidents last year. While you can point to all of the specific mistakes -- speeding, drinking and driving, etc -- is there something deeper at work? Is the real issue that drivers are just too selfish to drive safely? A self-focused...
What to know about jackknife truck accidents
Simply driving behind a big rig in inclement weather is a harrowing experience. Many people may agree with this statement, considering that over 4,000 people are killed in large truck accidents every year, But if that truck suddenly spirals out of control? Heart meet...
Women Lawyers Section of the Cincinnati Bar Association honors Attorney Michele L. Young
The Women Lawyers Section of the Cincinnati Bar Association has named Cincinnati attorney Michele L. Young the recipient of the Julia A. Stautberg Award for 2020. The award is given annually to a female CBA member attorney in recognition of exemplary service. Young...
Two injured and hospitalized after head-on auto accident
Auto accidents can happen without warning and cause injuries and fatalities. While any collision is dangerous, accidents that occur on bridges and highways are especially treacherous because of the speeds vehicles are likely traveling. In addition, one of the worst...
Why is the number of pedestrian accidents on the rise?
If you were to casually glance at traffic statistics, you might think that pedestrian deaths were down. In 2019, there were 128 pedestrian deaths in Ohio. That number represents five fewer deaths than in 2018 when 133 pedestrians died. However, when you look back a...
Winter driving do’s and don’ts
Now that the Cincinnati area has had our first snowfall it can be apparent on the roads how bad some drivers are at winter driving. Cincinnati sees a fair amount of snow along with ice during the winter months. This can make driving incredibly treacherous at times. It...
Distance and speed can affect winter driving safety
The winter roads are more dangerous than the same streets are during warmer seasons. Accumulated ice and snow can affect a vehicle's traction, while falling precipitation can affect visibility. Ice accumulation or frozen road surfaces can make it harder for drivers to...