Hit-and-run crashes—often classified by Ohio law enforcement as "hit-skip" offenses—can transform a standard negligence claim into a hunt for accountability. When an at-fault driver speeds away, the physical trauma of the impact is instantly overshadowed by a...
Car Accidents
Who is liable after a self-driving car crash?
Another car hits you while its self-driving features are on. You might not know whether the driver made a mistake or the technology failed. So who is responsible for the crash? The driver, the carmaker or both could bear responsibility. What matters is whether the...
The Insurance Advice I Give Every Friend and Family Member: Carry High UM/UIM Limits
If there is one piece of advice I give friends and family since becoming a personal injury attorney, it is this: carry high uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. It is one of the most important protections you can buy for yourself and your family. You can...
What factors limit the value of an Ohio car accident claim?
If you sustain injuries during a car crash in Ohio, you may assume the at-fault driver’s insurance will “cover everything.” In reality, several legal and practical factors can limit the value of your Ohio car accident claim. Understanding these potential constraints...
$25,000.00 in coverage is not enough for Ohio injury victims in 2026
If you're injured in a car accident in Ohio today, the driver who hit you is only required to carry $25,000 in bodily injury coverage per person ($50,000 per accident) and $25,000 in property damage coverage. That's the law under Ohio Revised Code 4509.51. It's also,...
Kentucky’s New Personal Injury Protection Laws: What Accident Victims Need to Know in 2026
Kentucky’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) laws changed significantly in 2026. House Bill 627, which became law as Acts Chapter 149, effective July 15, 2026, changes several important provisions of Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act. The new law increases...
Uber and Lyft Accidents in Ohio: How Insurance Coverage Works
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,...
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...


