On Aug. 28, a Rome, Ohio, man received a seven-year prison sentence for his role in a drunk driving collision that killed a Toledo, Ohio, woman earlier this year. According to prosecutors, the defendant was intoxicated and speeding last Feb. 14 when his SUV struck the...
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Economists: Repealing motorcycle helmet law boosts organ harvest
The universal motorcycle helmet law debate has a new talking point after a study concluded that organ donation increases 10 percent after a helmet law is repealed. The motorcycle helmet study reads, in part: "The estimates imply that every death of a helmetless...
Firefighter amputee undaunted by motorcycle accident
It's hard enough being a firefighter. There's heavy hoses to uncoil and steep ladders to climb. Now just imagine doing all that activity while missing part of your leg. That's exactly what a typical day is for a Franklin firefighter after he suffered in motorcycle...
Car accident on Interstate 71 in Ohio claims 1 life
On Friday, July 11, at about 5:52 p.m., a car accident occurred on Interstate 71 in Ohio near the US 36/37 exit. The accident involved three vehicles and caused the interstate to be closed for many hours. While alcohol is not believed to have been a cause of this Ohio...
Poorly timed left turn may have caused fatal motorcycle accident
This last weekend has been deadly for motorcyclists in Ohio. Three people died from motorcycle accidents on Saturday, June 8. According to the Ohio State Police, one of those deaths occurred in Portage Township, Ohio, around 10:45 p.m. Police say that a Boardman,...
Fatal car crash plea deal may lead to wrongful death lawsuit
A 29-year-old man recently struck a deal with prosecutors which now means that he will serve only 17 months for his role in a fatal 2013 car crash. Coshocton County deputies say an SUV driven by the defendant was travelling in excess of 60 mph after its brakes failed...
Ohio student charged with driving after underage drinking
When people are young, they may feel pressured to try certain activities before they are the legal age to do so. Drinking alcohol is a common activity that many individuals try before they are of legal drinking age. Though this situation could be considered common,...
Woman involved in drunk driving accident tries to escape police
Last Thursday, Lockland, Ohio, police say that a woman had her 3-year-old boy in a vehicle with her when she had an accident and fled from officers in a booze-fueled attempt to avoid arrest. According to a Lockland city official, the incident began shortly after 5:30...
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima publishes free motorcycle accident eBook
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, and is contributing to the cause by publishing a free motorcycle crash eBook. The comprehensive, 20-page eBook discusses liability, injuries and important steps to take after a motorcycle accident. It is...
NFL hopeful from Ohio State takes strategic plea deal in OVI case
If you have been charged with drunk driving or another alcohol-related traffic offense, the choice between contesting the charges and pleading guilty is not one that should be made lightly or hastily. Rather, this is a decision you should make after consulting with...


