Prom season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many high school students but one of the most dreaded for parents. They remember what went on around prom when they were teens, or maybe they’ve just seen too many headlines about horrific crashes caused...
Can you spot a drunk or drugged driver?
If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a crash caused by an impaired driver, you may feel like they’re everywhere on the roads. Indeed, too many drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Often, the drugs aren’t illegal. Many prescription and...
Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability
Because of the fact that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%, people sometimes make the assumption that a small amount of alcohol is not going to impact their ability to drive. They think they would need to have a few drinks and get over the...
What Ohio county has the most drunk driving accidents?
A pandemic-dominated 2020 saw fewer cars on Ohio roads. With more space for motorists came a reduction of all accidents by 17 percent. However, the motor vehicle collision numbers are not all good news. While the roads were risky for a reduced number of travelers,...
8 Signs another motorist may be driving while intoxicated
Proactively spotting the warning signs of a drunk or intoxicated driver can help you stay safer in what is, admittedly, an unsafe situation. Identifying a potentially drunk driver doesn’t guarantee that an accident won’t occur. However, knowing the warning signs is a...
Ohio and Kentucky vehicle crash statistics have a tale to tell
Anyone who lives in Ohio or Kentucky can glean important insights from recently released statistics, including numbers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Kentucky State Police. The more we know about the causes and consequences of car crashes, the...
Drivers become dangerous after just one drink
Drinking and driving do not mix. As most Cincinnati residents know, consuming alcohol before operating a motor vehicle can lead to serious accidents, significant injuries, and even fatalities. Alcohol is he substance that can affect drivers in different ways, but...
Drunk driving in Ohio continues to be a big problem
Most Cincinnati area residents understand the importance of driving safely. They know that what they do behind the wheel can potentially affect their lives along with everyone else they meet on the road. But not everyone follows the rules and drunk driving continues...
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...
Even a few drinks is too many when it comes to driving
Drunk driving is more than just irresponsible -- it is seriously dangerous, leading to many car accidents in Cincinnati every year, resulting in serious injuries and loss of life. We may think that if we only have two or three drinks, that we are safe to drive. And...