Fatigued drivers and negligent hiring practices can put drivers who share the road with trucks in peril, but there are several ways you can help minimize your risk of being involved in a truck crash. [Read more…]
Truck Accident Overview
With the major North-South route of I-75 and major East-West route of the Ohio Turnpike contained within its borders, Ohio plays host to a large volume of commercial truck traffic. While the increased shipping business may be beneficial to Ohio’s economy, commercial trucks can be extremely hazardous when they are not operated safely. Collisions between trucks and smaller personal-use vehicles are often far more deadly than normal collisions. Because of the unique standards and regulations imposed on the trucking industry, truck accident crashes are typically much more complex than other motor vehicle crashes. [Read more…]
Using Black Box Data to Prove your Case
Many people are unaware that their motor vehicle contains a device known as a “Black Box,” which is constantly recording data. The device is officially called an Event Data Recorder (EDR) which was first introduced in cars by General Motors in 1974. While the device was originally used to deploy airbags within milliseconds of a detected crash, the modern EDR is capable of documenting over 15 types of data. These include the speed of the vehicle, when the driver applied the brakes, information regarding the engine throttle, the readiness and deployment of airbags, and if the seat belts were engaged. Most new cars are equipped with an EDR. [Read more…]
Icy Roads and Potholes
The United States Department of Transportation has reported that, on average, winter weather causes over a half a million automobile crashes and about two thousand deaths per year. Driving in the presence of ice and snow is something Ohioans are prepared to deal with every year, yet some conditions, like unnatural accumulation of ice or potholes, can cause unforeseen and unavoidable dangers. [Read more…]
Ohio Auto Insurance Law: Protecting Yourself Before an Accident Happens
The laws governing automobile insurance vary from state to state. Because of this variation, drivers might not know who is responsible for paying for damage caused in a car accident. There are “no fault” states and “liability” states. Ohio, for example, is a “liability state.” This means that [Read more…]
Investigation of the Serious Car Crash: No Small Matter
Bill was the designated driver. It was 3:00 a.m. He had acted responsibly by consuming only non-alcoholic beverages. After dropping off his friend, Bill drove onto the entrance ramp of I-71 from downtown Columbus. He accelerated as he entered from the left side of the freeway. Suddenly there it was. A Camaro had hit the median wall and was protruding halfway into Bill’s lane. Bill swerved immediately but at 60 miles per hour, he didn’t have time to avoid a collision. The front of his Camry struck the Camaro. [Read more…]
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