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As Ohio residents may have read last week on the Cincinnati Car Accident Law Blog, distracted driving contributes to thousands of accidents in the state annually. Texting and driving is one of the distractions people face on the road, in addition to sleepiness and fatigue and even daydreaming in som
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Like many states across the country, Ohio has banned texting while driving. The ban, in effect since 2013, has led to 440 tickets being written up by the State Highway Patrol Officers. Of the 240,000 accidents in the state since the beginning of this year, distractions were a factor in 6,000, and of
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Ohio residents may have heard time and time again that motorcycle accidents are more dangerous than accidents involving other vehicles, but they may not be certain as to why this is the case. The sheer size and protective covering offered by vehicles are not the only factors that determine injury in
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Motorcycles are common vehicles in Ohio. People like that they have great gas mileage and are fun to ride. But these perks do not come without risks. Motorcycles provide very little protection for riders and even minor accidents can result in serious injuries for riders.Recently, an Ohio accident se
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We may soon see changes in texting-while-driving laws all over the US. According to the study, states which consider texting while driving a primary offense have seen an 11% drop in fatalities among 15- to 21-year-olds. Based on the Ohio Department of Public Safety's most recent reports, this would
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The Independence Day long weekend brought everyone out on to the road, either for traveling to other destinations or just to enjoy the weather. Motorcyclists especially enjoy riding through the streets in warmer weather as they feel the wind rushing through their hair. However, in the traffic, it is
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A fatal car accident can leave a victim's family emotionally and financially distressed, in addition to wanting answers as to why the accident happened. Family members of the victim may choose to file charges if an investigation reveals negligence, or in a recent Ohio case, drunk driving, contribute
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The idea of outfitting school buses with seat belts is not a new idea. Neither is the controversy over their need. Some Motor vehicle Safety experts disagree on how useful seat belts on buses actually are.\r\n\r\nBob Harmon, the state transportation coordinator for the Ohio Department of education t
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The Ohio supreme court heard attorney arguments about traffic cameras on Wednesday and might finally come to a conclusion on the contentious case, pitting arguments about speed camera effectiveness versus motor vehicle safety.\r\n\r\nThe power behind the case started by a Kentucky motorist is not th
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Ohio residents may have heard about famous comedic actor Tracy Morgan and the tragic truck accident he was involved in recently in another state. The 30 Rock actor was severely injured in the accident and his comedy writer and mentor died as a result of the six-car crash.According to the authorities
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A truck accident may often end up being more dangerous than an accident involving smaller vehicles, as the size and weight of a truck is much more than that of cars. Additionally, when the tractor-trailer is carrying material that is dangerous, toxic or flammable, a truck accident can put everyone e
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Life can change unexpectedly in the blink of an eye, and, when these changes happen because of someone else's recklessness, it may be hard for Ohio residents to come to terms with it. This may be what an Ohio woman is facing after she lost a child in a car accident 19 months ago, which may have been
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