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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Determining fault in a left turn accident in Ohio is not necessarily as simple as saying the vehicle making the left is at fault. While that is common, there are other scenarios where that is the exception. To get personalized help reach out to Bensinger Law and secure a free consultation by ringing (419) 455-1410 or using the contact...
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Personal InjuryCar crash injuries can leave you incapacitated and unable to work or handle your daily tasks. In Ohio, many of the most common car accident injuries are serious or even life-threatening. It is important to your well-being and ability to receive compensation for your injuries that you seek medical attention and legal guidance as soon as reasonably possible. Aaron...
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Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end crashes comprise approximately 30% of all car accidents nationwide. Given these facts, it is difficult to calculate an average settlement for a rear-end collision in Ohio accurately. Particular circumstances, including property damage, injuries, and noneconomic losses, as...
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If you have been injured or suffered a loss because of the negligent actions of another, you may be eligible for compensation. The type of damages you are able to recover will depend on the unique circumstances of your situation. Ohio punitive damages may be available based on the actions of the person or entity responsible for the injury....
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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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Riding a bike is a great way to get around in Ohio. There are more than 18,000 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes across the country. Ohio boasts 1,523 miles, making it the state with the most bicycle route miles in the nation. Though the biking infrastructure is solid in many areas, accidents do happen, and it is important to...
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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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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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Personal InjuryAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for approximately 30% of all motor vehicle accidents. The majority of these accidents involve regular passenger vehicles, but they also include semi-truck rear ends. If you have been rear-ended by a semi-truck, you understand how frightening it can be. Semi-trucks are much larger than standard cars, and trucks...
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