No one likes to encounter road construction when making their way across Ohio, and statistics show that it may serve you well to find a way around the construction whenever possible. The number of people dying in crashes in the state’s work zones has risen steadily in...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tragic accident on I-90 injures four
A late-night collision involving a wrong-way driver on I-90 in Cleveland has left four people injured, two of them seriously. The motor vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. last Saturday night on I-90 near East 185th Street and East 152nd Street. A...
Roundabouts — how safe are they?
When compared to traditional intersection accident numbers, the statistics show that fewer vehicle crashes occur in roundabouts. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, when compared to regular intersections,...
Big rigs, preventable accidents and motorist injuries
If you are on the freeway driving next to an 18-wheeler that cannot seem to stay in its lane properly, you have a right to be nervous. Trucking companies have ongoing concerns about large truck accidents that could be prevented. Motorists severely injured in such...
Driving safely in a construction zone
As summer ends and fall takes hold, drivers will likely see the frantic work to complete construction projects around Ohio before winter. There will be a flurry of activity designed to beat the approaching cold weather and accompanying ice and snow. Unfortunately,...
Evidence needed to prove car accident claims
A large number of Cleveland car accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. When another driver or operates their vehicle negligently and causes an accident, accident victims can file a personal injury lawsuit against them to recover damages. These...
3 reasons to go to the ER after a car accident
If you are like many of your neighbors, you dislike going to the doctor’s office. While there may be little harm in delaying a routine physical, you should never skip medical care after any car accident. Following a crash, you are likely to have the opportunity to...
How Fast Can An Accident Happen?
It’s no secret that distracted driving accounts for a large number of car accidents every year, nationwide. Still, some people may not take distracted driving seriously. Some may think that they can get away with a quick text or phone conversation. However, data...
Disabling auto safety features could factor in with accidents
In Cleveland, drivers may be under the impression that advanced safety features can reduce the number of auto accidents. These technological innovations include automatic braking, lane assist, cruise control and more. Automobile manufacturers are constantly seeking...
Common questions about texting and driving in Ohio
Every time you drive your car, you put yourself at risk for involvement in a distracted driving accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving accidents kill approximately 9 people and injure more than 1,000 people every day...