There are many dangers for drivers in Ohio to be aware of any given time they get behind the wheel of a vehicle, but drunk drivers have been a danger almost as long as motor vehicles have been on the roads in America. No matter how much the criminal penalties for...
Personal Injury
Understanding truck driver hours-of-service rules
Many Ohio motorists feel uneasy when traveling near commercial trucks. This may be due in part to the fact that your chances of suffering a serious injury or fatality in a car-on-truck crash are far higher than those of the trucker. Your chances of involvement in such...
In 2020, Ohio had less drivers, but more auto accident fatalities
Auto accident statistics in Ohio can be misleading. These can fluctuate due to societal circumstances, the environment and other issues. Drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians should keep track of tendencies to try and stay safe. When the...
Volkswagen Beetles recalled due to defective air bags
Automobiles can come with many features, ranging from entertainment features, to comfort features and perhaps most importantly, safety features. One safety feature that most people in Cleveland come to expect in their automobiles is air bags. However, defective...
Local charged with OVI after hit-and-run crash
We often forget how dangerous driving can be until, of course, we are in a car accident. However, we must always remember to drive with care because we never know the circumstances or condition of those around us. For example, a recent accident was caused by an...
Three reasons bike accidents happen
Biking is a cherished pastime; it’s also a convenient means of transportation for many in the Cleveland area and around the country. There are an estimated 47 million bike riders in the United States. Bike riding is popular for a reason. It’s both a wonderful form of...
Be aware of the intricacies of product liability law
Many of our readers in Ohio are probably aware that there is an area of the law known as “personal injury” law. They may know this because they know a friend or family member who has been injured in some way and that person decided to take legal action to attempt to...
Lawsuit filed for fentanyl death
Illegal activities may be part of a wrongful death lawsuit. Recently, the father of a 37-year-old man who died from a fentanyl overdose filed a personal injury lawsuit against two men in China who allegedly supplied the drug which ultimately reached his son. Overdose...
Hammock accident kills two Cleveland sisters
An accident involving a backyard hammock left two sisters, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old from the Cleveland area dead. According to rescuers who went to the scene, the hammock had apparently been affixed to a tree and to what authorities described as a brick column....
When can I sue for firearm product liability?
Firearms are a unique area when it comes to product liability. It is a product that when it works correctly, it is deadly or at least can cause injuries. In an era where mass shootings are becoming more common, you may wonder if you could sue a firearm manufacturer...