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Rear-Ended by a Semi-Truck in Ohio? Here’s What to Do

Dec 13, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

According 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...

Personal Injury

Average Personal Injury Settlements in Ohio

Nov 15, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

You may be considering filing a personal injury (PI) lawsuit for a car accident, slip-and-fall, or other accident causing injury. With this decision comes many questions. The most pressing question you may have is: What is my case worth? Average personal injury settlements in Ohio vary widely. It is impossible to estimate an average personal injury settlement with certainty....

Personal Injury

Average Hit by Drunk Driver Settlement in Ohio

Oct 18, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

Were you hit by a drunk driver? Settlement is usually a better option than a full-blown civil trial. The reality, however, is that the amounts of DUI accident settlements vary so widely that any attempt to quote an “average” is virtually meaningless. That being said, however, six-figure settlements are not uncommon. There are a variety of factors that go...

Personal Injury

Is Ohio a No-Fault State for Motor Vehicles?

Oct 18, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

One of the most important things to determine after a car accident in Ohio is who was at fault. You may not think it is important to contact the police after an accident if you are not seriously injured. But a police report can be an important piece of evidence to establish fault. Additionally, serious injuries can sometimes manifest...

Personal Injury

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth In Ohio?

Aug 22, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 5 minutes

Personal injury cases go hand-in-hand with negligence. If you are injured by a person who didn’t act with care, that person may be negligent. If the other person was indeed negligent, you have a right to recover compensation for your resulting injuries. We suggest that you hire an experienced attorney to help you assess how much your personal injury...

Personal Injury

How to Get and Read Your Ohio Crash Report

Aug 14, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Injured in a car accident and need help obtaining your accident report? We can help. Call us at (419) 455-1410 or contact us online to ask us questions about your accident. Our firm helps car accident victims across the state of Ohio. After a car accident, it’s hard to know what to do to protect your rights. It’s crucial...

Personal Injury

Should You Trust an Allstate Car Accident Settlement Calculator?

Aug 9, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Technology has infiltrated practically every area of our lives. Most often, technology serves to provide convenient solutions to everyday problems. Unfortunately, technology may do more harm than good when it comes to insurance claims. While efficient, using an Allstate car accident settlement calculator can result in lowball settlement values, leaving victims without adequate compensation for their injuries. A qualified...

Personal Injury

Ohio Rear-End Collision Laws

Aug 4, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Car accidents are commonplace. They occur for a variety of reasons, and the scenarios for causes are endless. The rear-end collision is one of the most common types, though. Rear-end collisions resulting from distracted driving have almost become an epidemic. If you are rear-ended, whose fault it is becomes a key question. It may not be as simple as...

Personal Injury

Differences Between Criminal and Civil Law

Jul 20, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

There are two primary types of law: civil and criminal. Although both operate under the same system, there are several differences between civil and criminal law. Fundamentally, civil cases are disputes between groups or individuals, and criminal cases are the government prosecuting a violation of criminal law. Civil and criminal cases differ in many ways, from initiation through resolution. ...

Wrongful Death

Types of Wrongful Death Cases

Jul 18, 2023 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Not only are you grieving your loss, but you are facing the near-impossible task of trying to pick up the pieces and plan for a future without them. Some types of wrongful death cases include: If your loved one was killed by the actions or inactions of another...