As previous posts on this blog have discussed, sometimes a Cincinnati resident may struggle to get compensation for a negligent driver following a serious accident even if it is quite clear that the negligent driver was indeed at fault and the victim has all of his or...
How does the term ‘uninsured’ differ from ‘underinsured’ in Ohio?
Whether it is a relatively minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, getting into a car accident at best can merely ruin your day and at worst cause serious injuries necessitating a great deal of medical care and rehabilitation. No matter what, when an accident...
Do you know the difference between uninsured and underinsured?
As our readers may be aware, if someone suffers catastrophic injuries in a car accident or passes away due to the injuries suffered in an accident, the victims or the family members may be able to receive compensation from the negligent driver who caused the serious...
Steps to take after an accident with an uninsured motorist
Being involved in any type of car accident can be an extremely stressful experience. However, when the other motorist involved is not properly insured, the aftermath of the accident can take on new layers of complication and stress. There are some simple steps one can...
Can I pursue compensation from an underinsured motorist?
Getting into a car crash is traumatic enough, but when an Ohio resident is injured in the accident, often with serious injuries, not only does the injured party have to deal with missing work and wages, but also with daunting medical bills. On top of it, if the person...
13.5 percent of Ohio drivers do not have car insurance
When Ohio residents are involved in a car accident that is caused by someone else's negligence, and are injured in the process, the first thing they and their loved ones do is consider themselves lucky that they survived the crash. However, it is entirely possible...
Can I get compensation from an uninsured rental car driver?
When Ohio residents begin their vacations to an out of state destination, they may find themselves at the rental car counter, filling out forms and answering questions related to the type of car and insurance coverage they would like for their rental car. People are...
Involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist?
In Ohio, it is against the law to drive without proof of insurance or financial responsibility. However, did you know that almost 14 percent of Ohio motorists are uninsured? According to the Dayton Business Journal, the Buckeye State is the 20th riskiest state in...
What is an SR-22?
Ohio residents may not know that it is illegal to drive in the state without minimum liability insurance. Ohio law mandates the minimum amount of insurance that people must carry, but drivers are free to get higher coverage.An SR-22-with 'SR' standing for Safety...
Can I recover in an accident with an uninsured motorist?
When an Ohio resident is injured in a car accident, the last thing they may be thinking of is whether the driver who hit them has insurance or not. But this may be an important question to consider when it comes to holding the reckless driver responsible for their...