Being rear-ended in a car accident is a startling experience. The moment’s shock can be disorienting, leaving you to wonder: I was rear ended, now what? In the immediate aftermath of such an incident, properly handling the situation is vital to protect your rights. Knowing what to do if you get rear-ended significantly affects how smoothly the rest of...
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Whiplash, a common injury suffered after a car accident, often leads to significant physical pain and emotional distress. Caused by the sudden jerking motion of the head and neck during an impact, this injury may result in long-lasting pain and considerable medical expenses. If you experienced whiplash after an accident, you may be wondering about the average settlement for...
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When it comes to car accidents, many people are unaware of the delayed appearance of injuries that may result from the collision. It’s not uncommon for individuals to question how long after a car accident injuries can appear, especially if they feel fine in the immediate moments following a collision. Injuries from car accidents may not present themselves immediately...
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Losing a loved one is a painful and emotionally challenging experience. Wrongful death lawsuits seek to provide families justice and compensation for their loss. Our clients often ask, How long does a wrongful death lawsuit take? Unfortunately, the answer depends on the facts of your case. If you want to file a wrongful death lawsuit, Bensinger Legal Services can...
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Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye. They leave chaos in their wake and they happen alarmingly often. In fact, from the beginning of 2021 to mid-2022, the Lima Police Department recorded reports of 1,610 car crashes in Allen County. If you or someone you know was seriously injured in a crash, you may be wondering, Who...
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Head-on collisions are one of the most serious types of car wrecks and frequently result in severe injuries to those involved. Recovery can be a lengthy process that includes lost time from work, medical bills, and long-term rehabilitative care. The most common, and often most severe, head-on collision injuries are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In the worst-case scenario, an...
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Identifying the responsible party can be difficult after any car accident, but it becomes more complicated when three or more vehicles are involved. In a multi-car accident, one driver might be completely at fault, but there is a greater likelihood that two or more drivers will share liability for the accident. Before insurance payment can be determined, you need...
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Personal InjuryIf you were hurt in a truck accident in Ohio, you may have the right to pursue legal action. If the truck driver or another party caused the accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other damages. As an accident victim, you are likely curious about the average semi-truck accident settlement in Ohio. You...
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Personal InjuryMost legal disputes do not end up in court. Instead, most often, settlements happen outside of court. This is also true of car accident disputes in Ohio. While images of courtrooms tend to come to the front of our minds when we think about the legal process, the vast majority of legal practice does not happen in the courtroom....
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Ohio is home to nearly 12 million people, and nine million are over age 18. Accidents are bound to happen when you combine this large population with the various highways that wind across the state. Bensinger Legal Services is here to help if you’ve been in a car accident. As experienced injury attorneys, we are familiar with the common...
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