DAYTON LAW BLOG
Your rights when a drunk or distracted driver kills a loved one
Motor vehicles are incredibly dangerous, but they play a major role in modern American life. Too many drivers take for granted the fact that they arrive safely at their destination when they drive, leaving them to engage and increasingly dangerous and irresponsible...
3 Steps to take if you get hit by a drunk driver
People suffer every day from the decisions made by drunk drivers. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are entirely preventable, which might make your situation all the most frustrating. Because of someone’s poor decision, you now have to suffer the serious and...
Pedestrian death tolls continue to rise
There is a new study out that finds that pedestrian death tolls continue to increase nationally and now are at the highest levels in 30 years. This means that nearly 6,300 pedestrians were killed on the roads last year. According to news reports here in Ohio, the...
What should you do after your vehicle falls into the water?
In an emergency with a vehicle going into the water, you only have seconds to act. Maybe someone cuts you off while you're driving near a river, for instance. You swerve to avoid them, make contact anyway, and lose control of the car. It winds up in the water.You...
Brake failure a frequent cause of commercial truck crashes
Based on size and weight alone, semitrucks pose a significant danger to smaller passenger cars. When those massive trucks also lack adequate braking systems, they can become even more of a highway hazard. Unfortunately, many highway truck crashes result from brake...
Run off the road by a distracted driver: What now?
When someone says that they were "ran off of the road," the phrase makes it sound deliberate, like it was part of a road-rage incident. While that certainly does happen in Ohio, it's important to remember that you can also get ran off of the road by someone who is...
Be careful not to overdrive your headlights on a motorcycle
Riding a motorcycle at night increases the risks you face on a number of fronts. You have less visibility, for instance, and there are often more drunk driving accidents at night than there are during the day.To limit the risks, you want to drive as safely as...
Signs your newborn suffered a birth injury
Ohio parents want nothing more than to give their babies a healthy start. When a mother finds she is pregnant, she may stop bad habits and start doing all she can to ensure the health of her baby.It is difficult for new parents to know if something with a newborn is...
Driving next to a truck can be deadly
You have to share the road with trucks in Ohio, but that does not mean you need to linger. If you have to pass a truck, it's wise to do it as quickly as possible. Do not continue driving right next to the truck. Slow down or speed up so that you find your own space on...
Did you suffer a spinal compression fracture in a car accident?
A serious car accident can lead to a host of significant injuries that can change your life forever. One such injury is a spinal compression fracture. This injury requires extensive treatment and can lead to pain and suffering, high medical bills, lost wages, a lower...
