After a car accident in Montgomery County, Ohio, an accident report serves as a crucial piece of evidence memorializing the event. If you suffer injuries or property damage, you probably want to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Your accident report provides an unbiased account of a reporting law enforcement officer’s observations of your accident. Read on to learn...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident in Allen County, obtaining a copy of your accident report is an important piece of evidence that may affect the outcome of your claim. A law enforcement officer reports to the scene of your accident and creates an accident report based on their unbiased observations. In some reports, a police officer may even identify the...
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Rideshares like Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity in recent years. Gone are the days when you had to call a surly taxi cab dispatcher, wait for who-knows-how-long for that yellow cab to arrive, and then realize the driver takes only cash at the end of the ride. Today, you use an app on your phone, know exactly...
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If you were in an Ohio car accident and need to recover damages outside the scope of a basic insurance claim, you are probably considering filing a lawsuit. In your search for more information on car accident settlements, you probably want to know how much your accident claim is worth. You likely have come across some sort of auto...
Continue ReadingVehicle accidents can be traumatic and stressful no matter where they take place. No one ever expects a crash to occur. The event can leave you shaken and unsure of what to do. I-80 is a popular route and a straight shot to get from one side of the country to another. Needless to say, if you were in...
Continue ReadingIf you have had the unfortunate experience of an Ohio car accident, you may be feeling irritated, devastated, and all sorts of emotions in between those two. Depending on the circumstances of your accident in Ohio, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, property damage, and more. Knowing the best ways to respond when you have been...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle accidents can be devastating, if not deadly. If you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident in Ohio caused in whole or in part by another party, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. Steps to Take If You Are in an Ohio Motorcycle Accident Being in a motorcycle accident can be traumatizing....
Continue ReadingOhio Motorcycle Helmet Law The Ohio helmet laws allow riders to generally make their own decisions. Eye protection is mandatory for everyone, but there are only three circumstances where a motorcycle helmet is required in Ohio. You must wear a helmet if you fall under one of these categories: You are a novice rider, meaning that you have had...
Continue ReadingIn Ohio, “bridge law” refers to a specific set of statutes and regulations applicable to commercial trucks and trailers. These laws, including the Ohio bridge gross weight formula, are designed to protect motorists and others who share the roadway with commercial trucks, as well as help preserve roads, bridges, and infrastructure. If a semi-truck or 18-wheeler violates any of...
Continue ReadingDefective products injure thousands of Americans every year. To hold manufacturers and other liable parties responsible for these defects, both the federal government and the State of Ohio have passed laws relating to product liability. Although product liability technically falls under the personal injury umbrella, the law approaches these claims differently than the average accident. In Ohio, product liability...
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