Ever wonder why it seems people drive better in a February snowstorm than one in December? Is this phenomenon simply in your imagination because you are impatient about how early-winter snow impacts your travel time? No. Bad early-winter driving is a real phenomenon,...
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Bartender in court for role in drunk driving wrongful death
On Nov. 10, a bartender implicated in providing alcohol to a drunk driver made an appearance in Ohio's Hamilton County Municipal Court. Court documents reveal that the bartender filed a written not guilty plea back on Aug. 4 in response to charges that she over-served...
Ohio man may consider defense options after OVI charge
In many cases, an individual who has been accused of illegal activity may wish to present a defense against those allegations. A defense may allow a party who has been charged with OVI to present a version of the facts that could work toward maintaining his or her...
General motorcycle tips on avoiding personal injury
Riding a motorcycle is arguably one of the most liberating experiences an individual can have. Ironically, some of the qualities of motorcycle riding that makes it so exhilarating are also some of its most dangerous liabilities. Simply put, motorcycles are not...
What does comparative negligence mean in an Ohio car accident?
Prior to 1980, car accident laws in Ohio were pretty straightforward. If you are at fault in any way during a car accident, you were barred from making any claim for compensation against the other driver. Just to put that into perspective and illustrate the unfairness...
Fatal accidents in Hamilton and Warren County, Ohio
Modern vehicles are equipped with highly engineered devices designed to save human life and limit injury. Today, we are fortunate to have forward and side-deploying airbags, glass designed to break into small pieces upon impact, and we even have automatic chimes in...
What can I sue for in Ohio if I was hit by a drunk driver?
Ohio has made tremendous progress towards increasing public awareness about drunk driving and reducing the amount of those types of accidents on our roads. Unfortunately, there are still far too many reckless individuals who choose to drink and then get behind the...
OVI charge stems from alleged Ohio accident involving parked car
When a car accident takes place, authorities look at the incident from multiple angles in order to get a better idea of what may have caused the accident. This tactic may lead police officers to conduct sobriety tests on any drivers involved. If an officer believes...
What is a wrongful death lawsuit after a car accident?
Ohio state law considers a wrongful death as any death caused by another person by a wrongful act or neglect. Ohio law also contemplates that if that injured party were still alive one would likely file a claim against the person liable for one's harm in order to...
Some important facts on fatal motor vehicle accidents
A review of the latest available motor vehicle crash statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals some sobering numbers in its 2012 survey. The NHTSA report says that motor vehicle traffic fatalities increased dramatically in 2012 after...


