After a fatal truck crash, families are often left with questions about what caused the collision, whether it could have been prevented, and who may be legally responsible. Ohio wrongful death laws for truck crashes give surviving family members a way to pursue compensation when a truck driver, trucking company, or another party’s negligence causes a death. At Bensinger...
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A serious truck crash can leave you managing medical appointments, missed work, vehicle damage, and insurance calls while a legal deadline is already running. Under the Ohio statute of limitations for truck accident claims, most lawsuits for bodily injury must be brought within two years after the injury or loss occurs. A two-year period does not mean it is...
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Head injuries from car accidents can be permanent and debilitating, affecting your daily routine for the rest of your life. They are some of the most complicated and severe car accident cases. That’s why we highly recommend hiring an Ohio car accident lawyer to secure the best possible outcome for you. At Bensinger Legal Services, we have extensive experience...
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Ohio is home to several large cities and dense urban areas. While bicycling can be a convenient way to get around, Ohio roads rarely have bicycle lanes. These uninviting roads, combined with other factors such as distracted driving, make cycling in Ohio dangerous. Over 1,000 bicycle accidents occurred in Ohio in 2022, including seven fatalities and hundreds of injuries....
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Airbags serve a vital safety purpose and have saved countless lives since their invention. However, there’s also a risk that you could sustain some injuries from them during an accident, such as facial and abdominal injuries. But can an airbag kill you? While fatal injuries are not common airbag injuries, people have died from complications before, though the cause...
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A truck wreck on I-75 through Lima may point to one obvious culprit behind the wheel. The legal answer often runs deeper. Who is liable for trucking accidents in Ohio depends on who controlled the decisions that put the truck, its cargo, and its driver on the road. Responsibility can fall on the driver, the trucking company, a cargo-loading...
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A sudden wall of brake lights on I-75 near Lima can quickly turn into several crashes. You might get hit from behind, then from the side, and not know who started it. In Ohio, liability in a multi-car pileup is not always placed on the first or last driver involved. Instead, the state considers what each person did, whether...
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Lima sits where local traffic and long-haul freight keep crossing paths. I-75 carries commercial trucks north and south through Allen County, while State Route 81 cuts across the interstate and feeds vehicles into roads used for work, school, shopping, and the ordinary business of getting home. ODOT’s own roadway records place the I-75/SR-81 crossing within Allen County, one of...
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Personal InjuryOne minute, you are driving through Lima on Elida Road or merging onto I-75. The next, you are checking your passengers, looking at a damaged vehicle, and trying to decide what to do first. What to do after a car accident in Ohio? Start with safety, medical needs, and a clear factual record. What happens in the first hour...
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Personal InjuryEven if you follow all applicable traffic laws and drive defensively, there is no guarantee you won’t be involved in a car accident at some point. Car accidents can be a scary experience for anyone. It’s essential to remain calm afterward and remember the Ohio car accident laws. Understanding these rules protects your financial recovery. It also ensures you...
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