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2020 Ohio Auto Accident Statistics

With well over 11 million residents, Ohio is the seventh most populated state in the country. As a result, automobile accidents are an everyday occurrence. The Ohio Department of Public Safety published a list of crash statistics for some of the largest counties in the state. If you've been injured in an accident, contact...

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Avoid These Mistakes After A Car Accident

When a motor vehicle accident happens, victims may be in a state of shock. They are probably not thinking about what they should and shouldn’t do from a legal and insurance perspective – they are just reacting. (more…)

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3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

By William J. Price It’s common to be overwhelmed and confused after suffering a serious injury. On top of the physical and emotional challenges of recovering or adjusting to life with a new disability, you now face an uphill legal battle to get compensation for your injuries. (more…)

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Involved In a Fender Bender? Here’s What To Do Next.

Most drivers will be involved in some sort of car accident in their lifetimes. In fact, over a lifetime of driving, a driver may be involved in several accidents. By car insurance industry estimates, the average driver will file a collision claim approximately once every 17.9 years. The majority of car accidents are not...

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Preventing Debris-Related Crashes: How to Safely Secure Objects to Your Vehicle

Do you feel uneasy when you’re driving behind a minivan towing a trailer of garage sale finds or a pickup truck hauling a suspiciously shaky mattress? You know, something like this: You have good reason to be nervous. A 2016 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study determined more than 200,000 debris-related crashes were reported...

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100 Deadliest Days: 5 Dangers to Discuss with Your Teen Driver

Did you know we are in the middle of the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers? Over the past five years more than 1,600 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day and in recent weeks, tragic accidents have claimed the lives of several Ohio teens. (more…)

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How to document your recovery after a car crash

  By William J. Price Many car crash victims suffer serious injuries that prevent them from caring for themselves and their families or doing the things they love. Whether these struggles will last for months or a lifetime, documenting the recovery period can be an important step toward building the foundation of a case. A...

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Why isn’t the insurance carrier using new parts on my car?

  What vehicle owners need to know about aftermarket crash parts By William J. Price When my 2006 Honda Accord was involved in an accident, the insurance company opted to use “non-original equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts” in the repairs. Also called non-OEM aftermarket crash parts, these parts were not new. The use of...

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Are you protected from uninsured drivers? Tips from an Ohio personal injury lawyer

by R. Craig McLaughlin 1 out of every 8 drivers on Ohio's roads is driving without auto insurance. Are you protected if you're involved in a crash with an uninsured driver? The next time you’re commuting to work or are carpooling kids to soccer practice, take a look around at the other cars on the...

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