Dayton Law Blog

How do I avoid cars turning left in front of me on a motorcycle?

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in motorcycle accidents on Friday, August 10, 2018.

One of the most common and dangerous accidents involving motorcycles occurs when a car turns left in front of the bike. This type of accident can cause a motorcycle rider to dump their bike and go skidding across the roadway. It can lead to serious injuries and even death. So, how do you avoid cars turning left in front of your motorcycle?

One of the best things you can do to prevent one of these accidents is to monitor your speed and adhere to the posted limit. As you approach an intersection where a car can turn left in front of you, it's best to slow down and operate the bike at speeds lower than the posted limit.

Spotting the signs of a possible impaired driver

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in car accident on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

When you get behind the wheel in Dayton, Ohio, you likely take every safety precaution possible. It doesn't matter how safe you are, if the drivers around you fail to operate their vehicles safely, you could be in danger of an accident. The most dangerous drivers are those that are impaired, so here are signs to help you spot possible impaired drivers.

One of the biggest signs of an impaired driver is someone who operates their vehicle 10 mph below the posted speed limit. Impaired drivers either doesn't realize they are driving that slowly or they are doing it on purpose because they think it will help them avoid an accident.

Do doctors focus too much on babies at the expense of the mother?

On behalf of Intili & Groves on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

Pregnancy can be smooth for some women, but for many, it is exhausting and painful. For example, a pregnant woman's organs shift to make room for the baby, and this can cause significant discomfort. Then there is childbirth, which has been described as the worst pain a human can experience. It used to be that many women in the United States died in childbirth, and while the numbers are better now, it still poses a serious risk.

One reason is that some doctors focus too much on the baby at the expense of the mother. This does not have to happen. There is room for both mother and child to receive the care they need.

How to cope with the wrongful death of a loved one

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in wrongful death on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Suffering the loss of a loved one is never easy. It becomes even more difficult when your loved one died due to the negligent actions of someone else in Dayton, Ohio. This is what's known as wrongful death. Your loved one wasn't sick. Your loved one didn't die of old age or in his or her sleep. Their life was cut short because someone else made a bad decision. Here are some tips for coping with the wrongful death of a loved one.

You should talk about your loved one as much as possible. Some people go into such deep depression that they refuse to discuss their loved one and what happened. The more you do this, the harder it will be to properly grieve. You need to talk to anyone who will listen.

What are some common truck accident causes in Ohio

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in truck accidents on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Driving alongside a truck or other large vehicle in Dayton can be unnerving. You never know what the truck will do or where it will go. We've all seen the pictures and videos of the most horrific crashes involving trucks. They are large, carry heavy loads and travel at high rates of speed. What are the most common truck accident causes in Ohio?

As you might have thought, driver error is right up there as a top cause of truck accidents. Truck drivers are just like other drivers. They can become distracted behind the wheel because of their phone or communication device in the truck. They might use a little too much speed when they shouldn't. They might make a turn too late. All of these are common driver errors that can lead to accidents.

Safety tips for learning how to ride a motorcycle

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in motorcycle accidents on Friday, June 15, 2018.

Learning how to ride a motorcycle can be one of the most exciting things you do in life. Even though motorcycles are dangerous, you can make them safe by taking precautions each time you ride in Dayton, Ohio. If you are learning how to ride a motorcycle, you need to make sure you protect yourself as much as possible. Follow the tips presented here to ensure you do not get hurt while learning how to ride a motorcycle.

Travel at your desired rate of speed when still learning how to handle a motorcycle. This means that you should not even drive the speed limit or go faster than it. Try to stay a little under the speed limit so you can easily handle the motorcycle.

Warning signs of a distracted driver in Ohio

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in car accident on Friday, June 1, 2018.

Distracted driving has become a big problem not only in Ohio but across the country. Distracted drivers have caused some of the most tragic and deadly accidents in Dayton and the numbers are only climbing. You might avoid distractions while driving but this will not keep you from getting involved in an accident. You need to be on the lookout for other distracted drivers while practicing your own safety measures.

A big warning sign of a distracted driver is that they are constantly weaving. They might not change lanes but the vehicle weaves back and forth within the lane. Or, the vehicle weaves across the center lane or the line marking the shoulder. Weaving back and forth shows that the driver likely does not have their eyes on the road.

Why you should be wary of insurance companies

On behalf of Intili & Groves on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Entertaining and uplifting commercials influence viewers into believing companies are as friendly, caring and selfless as the ads portray them to be. While some of these qualities may be true to a point, the truth is that ads are not accurate. Even positive experiences with customer service are not fully representative of the way a business may act under every circumstance.

This reality is, unfortunately, very reflective of the way insurance companies operate. Of course, they care about client satisfaction to maintain business, but the most important entity they are looking out for is themselves. When claims come through, it is in their best interest not to pay all them or pay them fully.

Teen driver charged in crash that killed passenger on prom night

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in wrongful death on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

A 17-year-old driver has been charged in the death of a high school classmate who was a passenger in her car on prom night last month in Ohio. The teenager, who has not been identified by officials, has been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular assault. The charges were announced earlier in May by the Butler County Sheriff's Office. The plan right now is to keep the case in the juvenile court system.

The crash occurred on April 27. There were four people total in the car. According to the police report, the driver was operating a 2013 Tesla at high rates of speed. The vehicle spun out of control and hit a telephone pole when the driver tried to perform a correction in the course of travel.

How can I drive safely near large trucks?

On behalf of Intili & Groves posted in truck accidents on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Driving has become second nature for millions of people. They drive so often and for such long periods that they can become complacent in their actions. This is never a good thing because complacency can lead to accidents. When you hit the road in Dayton, Ohio, you will likely encounter a large number of trucks and buses. You need to know the proper way to operate your vehicle near them in order to remain safe.

You should never tailgate a truck or bus. These vehicles are higher off the ground than cars, which means if you cannot stop in time, you could find yourself getting stuck underneath the truck or bus. This is incredibly dangerous and could lead to a fatal accident.