Is It Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Navigating a personal injury alone can be a daunting task. Learn why it is a good idea to hire a trusted personal injury attorney to fight for justice in your case.

How Do I Obtain a Copy of My Vehicle Collision Report in Ohio?

Our Columbus car accident attorneys at Oliver Law Office understand how vital a vehicle collision report is when pursuing an insurance claim after a crash. Following a car wreck in Ohio, law enforcement will typically put together an accident report that describes, among other things, where the collision occurred, what happened, whether

The Rise of Fully Autonomous Cars: What It Means for Crash Victims

In a move that’s making headlines across the globe, Tesla has delivered its first car autonomously from the factory to a customer—without anyone behind the wheel or monitoring remotely. The Model Y reportedly navigated public roads, highways, and traffic, covering the journey at around 72 mph before parking at the

Fatal Car Crash in Oak Harbor

A commercial truck and a passenger vehicle collided in Ottawa County, killing a 16-year-old girl almost instantly. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators, the girl was driving northbound on Toussaint-Portage Road when she failed to yield for a stop sign and was struck by a commercial truck driving eastbound

Electronic Evidence in Car Crash Claims

The medical bills alone in a catastrophic (life-threatening) injury case usually exceed $50,000. This figure doesn’t include property damage and other economic losses. It also doesn’t include noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. Compensation is available for these losses, if a car wreck or other injury proves negligence, or

Defenses to Car Accident Claims in Columbus

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

Basic and Supplemental Evidence in Car Crash Claims

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

Why Is Crossing the Street So Dangerous?

Most pedestrian accidents happen in non-intersections and outside marked crosswalks. Therefore, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) is usually traveling at or near top speed at the moment of impact. At impact speeds under 30mph, the pedestrian fatality rate is under 10 percent. At impact speeds above 50mph, the pedestrian death rate