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,...
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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...
Columbus, Ohio, man dies after motorcycle accident
Spring is the time when many motorcycle aficionados dust off their leathers and prepare to take a fun ride on their motorcycles to a scenic destination. For others, motorcycling is nothing more than a more economical means of travel. Regardless of the motivations,...
Amish buggy struck in drunk driving accident, 1 dead
Ohio is home to a number of Amish buggy drivers. These buggies are subject to certain laws that help to ensure the safety of both riders and motorists. Buggies must bear reflective markers, for example, to ensure that they are highly visible, even at night. Those who...
Ohio doctor sentenced after driving drunk, hitting bicyclist
Bicycle accidents are usually lead to some of the most serious injuries on the roadway. Bicyclists have little to protect them from the car or the road surface, apart from a helmet. The injuries suffered in a collision with a vehicle are often severe, and require...
Popular Cincinnati schoolteacher killed by hit-and-run driver
When a driver makes the choice to drink and drive, he places everyone else on the road at risk. Though we often think of drunk driving accidents as occurring between two motor vehicles, the fact is, pedestrians and bicyclists are at even greater risk than motorists....

