In the aftermath of a bicycle-vehicle collision, determining who is liable, or at fault, may prove challenging. Often cyclists assume larger vehicles are always at fault, while drivers claim the cyclists created the hazards. If you have been hurt, it is critical to determine who is liable and if you
Columbus stands out as a haven for cyclists in Ohio, sporting a bronze Bicycle Friendly Community label from the League of American Bicyclists. Still, cyclists know the hazards they encounter whenever they hit the road. Negligent motorists don’t always respect cyclists, despite their equal rights. Below, our Columbus bicycle collision
When do you have a case, and what kinds of cases are there? By Super Lawyers staff | Reviewed by Canaan Suitt, J.D. | Last updated on July 13, 2023 Featuring practical insights from contributing attorney Jami S. Oliver Read the Article
Damage to the spinal cord can cause injuries to the vertebrae, ligaments, and discs within the spinal column. Traumatic spinal cord injuries are usually the result of a blow to the spinal column that causes vertebrae to become crushed, fractured, compressed, or dislocated. People often sustain these injuries suddenly and
Drunk driving is an extremely reckless and dangerous behavior. Despite the fact that Ohio has strict laws prohibiting impaired driving, too many motorists every year get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. When they do, they can cause very serious accidents that result in catastrophic injuries. Just
If you have been bitten by a dog, you may want to file a lawsuit against the owner, or the person who was in control of the animal at the time. Ohio is governed by strict liability in dog bite cases. This means that you do not have to prove
Car accidents in Ohio are governed by tort law, meaning you must file a claim with the negligent, or careless, driver’s insurance company if you have been hurt. Insurance companies are big businesses and their priority is not your safety and well-being. Instead, it is to protect their profits and
Few details were available after an SUV left the road, killing two people and seriously injuring several others. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators, a 29-year-old Maryland woman apparently lost control of her vehicle which careened over an embankment and slammed into a tree. She was seriously injured and
According to the landmark Hurt Report, dangerous left turns account for a third of the motorcycle accidents in the United States. Usually, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) is making an unprotected left turn against traffic. The tortfeasor doesn’t see an approaching motorcycle, perhaps because it’s in the midst of pickups, SUVs,
Victims are entitled to compensation even if they cross the street outside a crosswalk and against the light. This compensation is very important in these cases, because the injuries are so severe. At speeds less than 25 mph, a common crosswalk speed, the pedestrian fatality rate is under 10 percent.
