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Red-Light Runner Causes Fatal Crash in Columbus
Our Columbus car accident attorneys discuss the tragedy Accident statistics, no matter how horrifying, tell only a small part of the story in Ohio. A recent fatal car accident caused by someone who ran a red light in Columbus uncovers the physical, mental, and emotional pain that may never heal. A life-changing crash Oct. 9,...
Part of Interstate 71 in Columbus Rated the Most Deadly in Ohio
A Columbus car accident lawyer shares the info you need to know The numbers tell a grim story. An analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2017 to 2019 shows that part of Interstate 71 in Columbus is the deadliest five miles of roadway in Ohio. The analysis, by the personal finance technology...
Columbus Miracle: Girl Wakes From Month-Long Coma After Hit-and-Run
More than one month after a hit-and-run driver left her in a vegetative state, a 16-year-old Ohio girl is miraculously awake again and responding to verbal commands. The tragic incident happened in July 2021, while the girl, who is from Columbus, was riding her scooter at the intersection of East Main and Carpenter streets. She...
What Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Central Ohio?
Busy intersections are the site of many car accidents that can leave people with serious injuries that are sometimes fatal. In April, a woman was killed in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of US-23 and Lewis Center Road. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, she had been making a left turn...
Residents: Reckless driving is a danger in Columbus
Reckless driving puts everyone at risk on the road. A reckless driver can easily lose control behind the wheel and cause a car accident that injures other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. People who live on East Livingston Avenue in Columbus say they are also at risk even when they stay inside. Ralph Walker described...
Can you get sued for waving another driver into traffic if it results in a crash?
Most drivers have faced this scenario: You’re ready to pull into traffic. While you're waiting for a safe opportunity to do so, another driver waves you to go. It seems like the wave is a polite and helpful gesture. But what happens if you pull into traffic after a driver signals to you that it's...
Drivers beware: 'Zoom Zombies' are on the road
Understanding how to use the latest technology is important — especially for those who transitioned to working remotely over the past year — but doing so and then getting behind the wheel of a car can be dangerous, according to a new study. In a recent report by NBC News, auto safety experts are warning...
Study: High staff turnover at nursing homes is a major problem
Working at a for-profit nursing home can be a very challenging job that doesn't pay well. As a result, turnover at some of these facilities has become a persistent problem. And while many for-profit facilities in the nursing home industry have long struggled with a high staff turnover rate, a recent New York Times article...
An epidemic of neglect is killing thousands of nursing home residents amid the pandemic
Our West Virginia attorneys discuss a staggering rise in nursing home neglect. Within the last year, nursing home residents across the United States were the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to AARP, nearly 40 percent of deaths linked to COVID-19 occurred in nursing homes. The coronavirus isn’t the only thing killing nursing home...
How is fault determined in a car accident case?
Few things are more frustrating than being involved in a car wreck and having to deal with insurance company red tape. You may be fully aware that the other driver who hit you acted negligently in the moments that led to your crash. Proving it is a different story. Without indisputable evidence, such as video...