Six weeks before the two-year statute of limitations expired, we were contacted by a man who was severely injured in a head on collision. This meant, in six weeks, the man would be barred from pursuing any compensation for his losses. For almost two years the man...
Car Accidents
Put your Phone Down: Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving
According to the CDC, over 3,100 people were killed and about 424,000 were injured in the United States in crashes involving a distracted driver last year. About 1 in 5 of the people who died in crashes involving a distracted driver were not in vehicles―they were...
What are punitive damages?
In this blog, we recently discussed the types of damages that auto accident victims can seek in Kentucky and Ohio. The law broadly groups how injuries suffered in a crash can affect your life into two categories: economic damages and noneconomic damages. We also...
It is Important to Have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage
People often think, they are “fully covered” when they have liability car insurance. Full coverage is not clearly defined, but it certainly should include coverage known as uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage. A lot of drivers think they have it, but do not. We...
Driving Safety Tips For New & Experienced Drivers
While every crash is different, there are certain, common driving mistakes that we see in our auto accident cases over and over again. Many of these mistakes (and the crashes they cause) can be avoided with slight adjustments to driving habits. As the father of a...
What type of compensation is available to car crash victims?
Being in a car crash is a brutal experience. Not only is it painful and dangerous, but it also comes with various expenses and losses. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash caused by someone else’s negligence, the law in Ohio gives you the right to ask the driver at...
Understanding The Basics Of Non-Contact Car Accidents
It’s football season, and as any sports fans can tell you, football is a “contact sport.” Contact is an essential component of the game. In the NFL, a runner who falls to the ground is only “down” if an opposing player makes contact with him. A defensive player can be...
If I was partially at fault for my accident, can I still recover?
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from simple whiplash to severe, permanent disabilities. In addition, they often result in expensive vehicle damage. If a negligent driver struck your car, you can bring a lawsuit against them to recover the costs...
Three hidden injuries after an accident
After a serious motor vehicle accident, it can seem like a miracle to be able to walk away with only some scrapes and bruises. Unfortunately, when the cost of medical injuries after an accident can be several thousand dollars or more, some accident victims choose not...
Speed is a key cause of severe injuries and death in car accidents
Chase scenes filled with flashing lights, wailing sirens and screeching tires have long pumped action and drama into TV cop shows and movies about the police. In real life, the chases often end in tragedy. A recent Miami County chase ended in a violent collision that...


