According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there have been 537 traffic fatalities in the state to this year. There have also been 4,183 violations handed out for distracted driving, as well as 8,164 instances of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI). These...
Personal Injury
The consequences of TBI can last a lifetime
Scrapes, broken bones and bruises are common Ohio car crash injuries, whether it is a fender bender on Main Street or during your I-70 commute. However, not all damage is immediately noticeable. The effects of traumatic brain injuries may not surface until long after...
Could you have internal bleeding after an accident?
A high impact collision can result in severe trauma to the body. When you are in a car accident, internal bleeding is a possibility. There are two main reasons why someone might experience internal bleeding due to an accident. The first is blunt trauma, where your...
What should I do after a car accident?
Car accidents can be truly terrifying. Even if no one is seriously injured, the entire event can be extremely stressful. Knowing how to handle the aftermath is a must to make sure you receive the best possible outcome for any car insurance claims or lawsuits you end...
Car crash risks in the early morning
Driving in the early hours of the morning can be challenging for multiple reasons. For one, people often feel very tired during this time of day, especially if they did not sleep well because they had to wake up for work. Some people may be adjusting to new work...
Mobility loss following a car crash
When someone is involved in a car wreck, their life may immediately transform in terrible ways. They may be hospitalized and in a great deal of pain, or they may have mental trauma and financial hardships stemming from the wreck. In some instances, people are never...
What to know before making a slip and fall claim
Ohio weather can be unpredictable. A sudden rainstorm can cause a ceiling to leak, or a snow squall can make sidewalks and entryways slick. If you slip and fall while on someone else’s property, there may be grounds for a claim, depending on the circumstances....
How do traumatic brain injuries impact behavior?
Along with physical effects, traumatic brain injury (TBI) can also impact mood and behavior. These effects are often difficult to cope with, as the person afflicted may exhibit drastic changes in his or her personality that can’t easily be remedied....