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\r\n\r\nOhio became a U.S. state in 1803. Since then, the General Assembly has passed thousands of laws. Some of them sound strange or pointless in 2021, yet they are still technically the law, even if authorities rarely (or never) enforce them.\r\n\r\nEven if you are unlikely ever to violate one of
Read Article →When Cincinnati area residents are driving around on area roads, they know they need to drive carefully. But despite how cautious a driver is, there are still other drivers on the road that may not be as careful. Most drivers will be involved in at least one car accident during their driving career.
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Proactively spotting the warning signs of a drunk or intoxicated driver can help you stay safer in what is, admittedly, an unsafe situation. \r\n\r\nIdentifying a potentially drunk driver doesn’t guarantee that an accident won’t occur. However, knowing the warning signs is a great defensive-driving
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For the family of a loved one whose life was tragically cut short by a preventable accident, the grief from loss can seem unbearable. If the loved one died as a result of the negligent actions of another driver, there are legal remedies that may not bring them back, but can provide a measure of comf
Read Article →Many accidents occur each day here in the U.S. that individuals walk away from minor injuries -- but not everyone is so lucky. Blunt force traumatic injuries are also quite common, especially in car wrecks.\r\n\r\nBlunt force trauma injuries can be quite catastrophic. They result from certain crashe
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Accidents involving trucks on our nation’s roadways are a great deal more severe than other kinds of motor vehicle wrecks. First of all, they are usually very serious and often result in catastrophic injury or death, due to the immense size differential between an 18-wheeler, for example, and an ave
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Liability determines who pays the costs people incur after a car crash. Police officers responding to the collision and insurance companies handling claims will analyze the scene of the crash and the testimony of the drivers involved to determine who is at fault.\r\n\r\nSometimes fault is a bit more
Read Article →Every year, Memorial Day kicks off a number of summer events in Ohio. It’s also the start of the “100 Deadliest Days.” That stretch, which lasts until Labor Day, is acknowledged to be a time of considerable peril for drivers -- especially teenagers.\r\nWhy is this such a dangerous time for teenage d
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Distracted driving is dangerous and puts everyone on the roadways at risk. Distracted driving is risky behavior that should be avoided but when it is not, victims of distracted drivers should be familiar with the legal protections available to them.\r\nFacts about distracted driving\r\nDistracted dr
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Social media has evolved into an integral part of life for people across the globe. We use social channels to keep up with family, talk about our lives and reconnect with old friends. Although we do not need social media to exist, many people feel cut off without access to platforms like Facebook an
Read Article →Anyone who lives in Ohio or Kentucky can glean important insights from recently released statistics, including numbers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Kentucky State Police. The more we know about the causes and consequences of car crashes, the better equipped we are to reduce thei
Read Article →Drinking and driving do not mix. As most Cincinnati residents know, consuming alcohol before operating a motor vehicle can lead to serious accidents, significant injuries, and even fatalities. Alcohol is he substance that can affect drivers in different ways, but generally creates problems for indiv
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