Rideshare apps have become part of everyday life in Ohio. A ride home after a night out, a trip to the airport, a lift when the car is in the shop. When a rideshare trip ends in a crash, the scene looks like any other collision. Damaged vehicles, possible injuries,...
Car Accidents
Economic vs. Noneconomic Damages in an Ohio Car Accident Case
After a crash, most people think of "damages" as one number. Ohio law splits your losses into two categories, economic and noneconomic, and treats them very differently. Knowing the difference is often the difference between a fair settlement and a low one. Economic...
What an NFL Coach’s Car Accident Can Teach You About Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law
Football season is finally here, and with training camps underway, one of the biggest NFL stories of the summer hasn't been about the roster. It's been about a car crash. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan (who, for my money, is the best offensive playcaller in...
Should you seek medical care after a minor car crash in Kentucky?
You might feel fine after a fender bender and decide to skip a visit to the emergency room. If you are uninjured, walking away without seeing a doctor might seem like the logical choice – but is this really the best decision? When it comes to car accidents in...
What are the most common hidden injuries after a car crash?
You can walk away from a car crash feeling lucky, only to wake up the next day with pain, dizziness, headaches or symptoms that did not show up right away. Some of the most serious injuries after a collision do not leave visible bruises or cuts, which is why it is...
Can you sue the other driver if you have no-fault insurance in Kentucky?
Kentucky law requires most motorists to maintain Personal Injury Protection coverage. This no-fault system ensures that your own insurance pays for medical bills and lost wages immediately after a crash. However, these benefits only provide limited financial relief....
Is Kentucky a no-fault state for car accidents?
When you’ve been in a car accident, regardless of the location, one of the first questions that comes up is, “Who pays for the damages?” In Kentucky, the answer can get complicated. Kentucky does not operate under a purely no-fault or purely fault-based system....
Common Delayed Injuries After a Car Crash and Why They Happen
Most people expect injuries from a car accident to be obvious right away. But in reality, many crash victims don’t feel significant pain until hours, days, or even weeks later. This delay often surprises people—and it can create challenges when dealing with insurance...
The Unseen Risk: Uninsured Drivers on Ohio Roads
Driving in Ohio comes with a hidden risk. Many motorists are unaware of the high number of uninsured drivers on Ohio roads. Despite Ohio’s Financial Responsibility Law requiring all drivers to carry liability insurance, statistics show a significant percentage of...
Do Ohio’s non-economic damages caps apply to UM/UIM claims?
Some people, even some lawyers, often believe that pain and suffering damages stemming from a car crash are capped at $250,000 under Ohio’s tort reform law that places a legislative ceiling on the amount of money an injury victim can recover for pain and suffering,...


