Blog: Car Accident

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after any trauma. For example, people involved in a serious motor vehicle crash are at an increased risk for PTSD. Car accidents are a common cause of psychological trauma, especially when severe injuries or fatalities result from the collision. If you live with ongoing negative changes to your mental …

If you were injured or suffered property damage in an automobile accident, you might have grounds to file a car accident claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver or a related liable party. However, before you can pursue compensation, you may wait to review Ohio car accident compensation laws to avoid making costly errors in …

If you are hurt in a car accident caused by someone else, you could recover damages through an insurance settlement. Our team at the Fitch Law Firm LLC has successfully negotiated car accident settlements for many different clients in Ohio. Here are a few examples: $1,450,000: The car accident victim suffered a leg and ankle …

In any car accident claim, fault is considered to be one of the most critical components taken into consideration. When a claim for damages resulting from an accident is filed, the first thing that needs to be determined is the party that caused the accident. The party believed to be at fault is the party …

  Following an auto accident, you may visualize resolving the conflict through a full-blown trial with witnesses, lawyers and a judge. However, there are many reasons why proceeding to trial may not be the ideal choice. Trials can be long, expensive, risky, and unpredictable. Courts are overloaded with cases; many newly filed cases do not …

Drivers using hand-held electronic devices while driving in Ohio will now be subject to prosecution. Police and state troopers will issue just warnings — instead of $150 tickets — for the first six months. Teens must especially be careful: While texting behind the wheel will be a secondary offense for adults — meaning they have …

An individual filed a civil complaint on Thursday, September 12, 2013 in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, Ohio seeking to halt Columbus’ Photo Traffic Enforcement System as being in violation of Ohio’s Constitution. The complaint alleges the system established by Columbus City Code 2115 is invalid and unenforceable because it fails to provide …

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more elderly drivers are out on America’s roadways. Senior citizens (people over age 65) can be very good drivers, but as their vision, hearing and motor skills worsen, the incidence of motor vehicle accidents increases. In 2012, there were 5,560 people 65 and older killed and 214,000 injured in …

According to the American Automobile Association, approximately 50% of U.S. teenagers admit to texting while driving. Perhaps even more frightening, studies have shown that at any given moment, over 800,000 people are texting, making calls, or using a hand-held cell phone while driving in the U.S.–and that number is growing every day. Texting while driving …

As an attorney with over 30 years’ experience, I have taken on hundreds of auto accident cases. Helping my clients recover is my highest priority, but often I wish these victims had known their rights prior to an incident. If you don’t know what to do ahead of time, the chaos and shock following an …

An increasing number of safety advocates are pushing for a change in the language we use to describe traffic crashes. They argue that calling crashes “accidents” removes blame from at-fault drivers, and makes crashes seem like an act of fate. After all, human error is the number one cause of traffic incidents. Safety advocates – …

If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by another driver, there are several legal options available. Most cases are settled before reaching trial through negotiations and compromise. In fact, only about 2 percent of injured people end up filing a lawsuit, according to the Rand Institute for Civil Justice. Usually, with a …

Although driving in Marion County seems less trouble compared to Ohio’s big metros, this county still has its share of motor vehicle crashes. Even quiet state routes in this area become the site of catastrophic accidents. In fact, while bustling cities rack up more accidents, crashes outside city limits are found to be more injurious …

Ohio has its fair share of dangerous roads, but of the top 350 crash sites in the region, you can find 50 in the Greater Cincinnati area. These rankings were from the data collected by the Ohio Department of Transportation in 2013. According to the report reviewed, Route 126 eastbound at Interstate 71 averaged the …

Dayton police have brought back speed-detection and red-light cameras to city streets. The program now includes ten fixed camera systems along with six hand-held devices and two portable trailer units. This move reignites a debate that a previous program started. That plan was left on hold in 2015 due to tougher restrictions on automated traffic …

Car accidents are responsible for a great deal of fatalities every year. While it’s impossible to avoid completely the risk of car crashes, knowing high-risk areas can be helpful. Just like other parts of the United States, Dayton has its share of intersections that are more dangerous than others. In 2016, Dayton’s West Third Street …

Columbus roads can be dangerous for motorists, some of which are more hazardous than others. It pays to know which roads these are so you can be extra cautious the next time you find yourself driving in the area. Based on data from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the years 2013 to 2015, …

Fault is among the most critical components of any car accident claim. When a claim for damages stemming from an accident is filed, it must first be determined which party caused the accident. The person deemed to be at fault is the individual whose negligence caused the accident to occur, and is typically the one …