Recently, a criminal trial was held in connection with a pedestrian accident which had occurred in downtown Columbus. The driver on trial was 63-years-old, according to ABC 6. He reportedly drove his vehicle for two miles with a shredded tire, with witnesses indicating there were sparks coming from his flat tire. Witnesses also said he had...
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Getting Medical Bills Covered After Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents routinely occur at intersections when drivers in a rear vehicle start going before the car in front of them does. Rear-end crashes also result from tailgating, which occurs when one driver follows too closely behind the motorist in a lead vehicle. The driver who strikes the lead car from behind is almost always...
Read MoreTips to Prevent Columbus Intersection Accidents
Intersections are one of the most dangerous places on the road. Drivers should take extra precautions at intersections and should be aware of risks. Many intersection accidents are side-impact or T-bone crashes, where one vehicle directly connects with the side of another and the two cars form a T. Prevention of these car accidents is...
Read MoreSafe Following Distance Will Help Prevent Columbus Rear-End Accidents
As a driver in Columbus, Franklin County, Delaware County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Pickaway County, Madison County and Union County, it is your responsibility to make smart and safe choices. This means that you want to follow both the rules of the road and best practices to avoid becoming involved in a crash. An experienced...
Read MoreColumbus Rear-End Crashes Are Worse When Trucks are Involved
Throughout Franklin County, Delaware County, Licking County, and Fairfield County, cars and trucks must share the roads and must take necessary steps to try to maintain safety. A rear-end accident lawyer knows that one of the most important things a trucker can do in order to avoid a truck accident is to leave plenty of...
Read MoreColumbus Truck Collision Risks Could be Reduced With New Safety Measures
The risk of truck collisions is a very real possibility in Columbus. There are many different causes of truck accidents, and even a seemingly minor crash can have very serious consequences for those who are involved. A truck accident lawyer knows there are many federal rules passed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to...
Read MoreWill There Soon be More Fatigued Truckers in Columbus?
Drivers on roads in Pickaway County, Madison County, Union County and surrounding areas need to be aware that the roads may be a little bit less safe now than they were a few weeks ago. The United States federal government has undermined a rule that was designed to keep overtired truckers from getting behind the wheel....
Read MoreTruck Accident Victims Would Benefit from Higher Insurance Mandate
Drivers in Franklin County, Delaware County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Pickaway County, Madison County and Union County can all suffer serious injuries or even fatalities if they are involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle. Truck accident lawyers in Columbus, OH know that the costs of damages for truck accidents are...
Read MoreColumbus Drivers Endangered by Car Sharing?
An expansion of transportation options around Franklin County, Delaware County and surrounding areas means that you are no longer limited to taking a taxi, driving yourself or taking public transportation. Uber and Lyft are in Columbus, which means car sharing services are available that allow people who need a ride to get one from another individual who drives his...
Read MoreColumbus Truck Crashes Caused by Distraction
The National Transportation Safety Board is urging changes to the rules regulating commercial truck drivers. According to Fleet Owner, the NTSB believes commercial drivers should be prohibited from using all electronic devices, including hands-free devices, when operating a commercial motor vehicle. A truck accident lawyer knows a driver who is using an electronic device is...
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