Car Accident
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Columbus
Posted in Car Accident on July 23, 2020
Columbus arguably has the most dangerous intersections in the state of Ohio. According to our statewide study, it is home to nearly half of the top 50 most dangerous intersections in Ohio – more than any other city in the state. What is the most dangerous intersection in Columbus – and are there other...
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2020 Ohio Auto Accident Statistics
Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on July 1, 2020
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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Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance?
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident on February 26, 2020
Here's an important question to ask yourself: How much could you afford to pay out of pocket if you were injured or your car was damaged by an uninsured driver? What if you were the victim of a hit-and-run? If you have been injured or involved in a hit and run accident in Ohio,...
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Ohio Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, In the news, Motorcycle Accident on February 21, 2020
New legislation – the Hands-Free Ohio Bill – seeks to ban handheld electronic devices while driving. “Distracted driving hurts and kills innocent people. It devastates families,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, an ardent supporter of the bill. Under the proposed bill, motorists would be prohibited from activities like watching videos, taking pictures or videos,...
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Motorcycle season is here: It’s time to review some safety tips
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on March 14, 2018
Prime motorcycle riding season is right around the corner in Ohio. While you’re preparing your bike for the spring and summer season, it’s a good time to review some motorcycle safety tips: (more…)
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Why isn’t the insurance carrier using new parts on my car?
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on February 23, 2017
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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Teaching your teen to drive? Follow these 3 tips
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Health & Wellness on May 26, 2016
The state of Ohio requires teen drivers to garner 50 hours of driving experience after they earn their learner's permit. However, a parent or guardian must ride in the front seat for those hours, potentially causing anxiety and stress for the parent and the teen. Here are three tips that could help you breathe...
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Top 7 Spring Driving Tips
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on March 13, 2015
Springtime means flowers are in bloom, trees grow new leaves, and… the roads are full of potholes. While beautiful, spring in Ohio presents plenty of driving challenges, so be sure to follow these important tips when you hit the road. Spring Driving Tips Share the road. Warm weather brings motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians out...
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Deadly crashes caused by drivers on cellphones underreported
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on May 10, 2013
It should come as no surprise that cellphones are very distracting for drivers, and the consequences can be deadly. It’s also no surprise that the number of fatal cellphone-involved crashes are grossly underreported. The National Safety Council analyzed data from 180 fatal crashes that took place between 2009 and 2011 that resulted in one...
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Friends don’t let friends text and drive
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Health & Wellness on April 30, 2013
By Arthur Elk Often, when we talk about peer pressure, it is in a negative light. But peer pressure can have a positive spin, too. In the battle to get teens to stop texting and driving, it appears that peer pressure may be the greatest weapon. According to a new national survey conducted by...
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