A 44-year-old woman is dead after a semi-truck collided with her Honda at a stop sign on U.S. Highway 23. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Ruben K. Otchere, age 44, of Columbus, Ohio, was driving a semi southbound on US 23 as Gina M. Diloreto, age 44, of Delaware,
Norfolk Southern knew that a train which derailed near East Palestine was dangerously long but insisted that the engineer proceed, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The day before the train derailed, an engineer in Decatur, Illinois, voiced his concern about the size of the
Compensation is available in a negligence case if a victim/plaintiff proves each element (duty, breach, cause, and damages) by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Although this standard of proof is very low, an attorney must have enough evidence to meet this burden. This burden of proof
Bicyclists only account for one percent of vehicle traffic. But they account for double that proportion of roadway fatalities. Even if they survive, bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious injuries, as outlined below. Financial and emotional injuries are in the mix as well. The medical bills in a catastrophic (life-threatening)
Accident fault and legal liability are not the same thing. Fault is like a halftime score, and liability is like a final score. Insurance or police investigators use the facts immediately available at the scene, and nothing else, to assign fault. Liability is a subsequent determination based on all facts,
When a Kia and a semi-truck collided at the intersection of U.S. Highway 23 and Lazelle Road, an 11-year-old girl died. The passenger car was attempting to turn onto Lazelle when the semi-truck smashed into it. Worthington school Superintendent Trent Bowers said the deceased child was a sixth-grader at Perry
At a time when many states are thinking about reducing their BAC limits and taking other such steps, the Buckeye State is moving in the opposite direction. Senate Bill 102 took effect earlier in the spring of 2023. The new law also allows homebrewing enthusiasts to make and serve homemade
Animal attacks, mostly pit bull and rottweiler attacks, send over 10,000 Americans to an emergency room every year. These attacks cause serious physical and emotional injuries. Frequently, hospital emergency room doctors can only stabilize these victims before they’re transported to regional trauma centers. After these facilities release them, the emotional
Few details were available after a left-turning Chrysler crossed directly in front of an oncoming Suzuki. The rider, who was ejected off the bike, died at the scene. Medics arrived at the scene of the crash, after both cars had come to rest, and pronounced the Suzuki driver dead at
A freight train carrying agricultural products derailed about thirty miles from East Palestine, the scene of one of the most devastating train derailments in recent American history. The derailment happened in New Castle, Pennsylvania, according to the city’s police and fire departments. No injuries were reported. Officials reassured area residents
