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May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an important time to put the spotlight on the vulnerability of bikers and understand the severe, life-changing injuries that frequently affect riders in motorcycle accidents. The toll of these injuries can be devastating, from broken bones and spinal cord injuries to traumatic brain injuries and road rash....

Distracted drivers often cause serious & fatal car accidents Distracted driving is a serious problem in the Tri-State Area of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, and it's important to raise awareness about the issue during National Distracted Driver Awareness Month this April. Any activity that takes your attention away from the road can be considered...

Lawyers representing car accident injury victims in OH, PA, and WV explain Car accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs remain a serious problem nationwide, according to a recent study conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in nearly one in three traffic fatalities, and...

With 65 fewer deaths, driving on U.S. roads during the first nine months of 2022 was slightly less dangerous than the same time span a year earlier, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) But while any reduction in traffic fatalities is welcome news, the executive director of the GHSA says there is an...

Ohio Upgrades Anti-Distracted Driving Law But Does Not Address Hands-Free Device Risks Distracted driving has become a major problem in the Tri-State area and on U.S. roadways everywhere. A lack of driver focus contributes to thousands of severe and fatal car accidents every year. In 2020, more than 3,000 individuals died due to distracted driving,...

Poll reveals most Americans admit to drowsy driving despite knowing the risks. Getting behind the wheel of a car when you're tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, far too many drivers do it anyway, putting themselves and others at risk of getting injured in a...

Lawyers representing car accident injury victims in OH, PA, and WV explain Seat belts save lives. Since 1975, seat belts have prevented an estimated 374,000 car accident fatalities that could have occurred if drivers or passengers had not been wearing safety restraints, according to the National Safety Council. However, seat belts can result in severe...

Bad driving behavior is a safety hazard that can have severe consequences. When people bend or break traffic rules, they put everyone at a higher risk of being injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, more car accidents have been attributed to bad driving behaviors. This includes increased incidents of speeding over 100...

Short Answer: Yes, But It Might Not Be Easy Without a Lawyer Shoulder pain after a car accident is a common injury, but insurance companies may not take it seriously. This is because the injury causing shoulder pain often does not show up in X-rays, CT scans, MRIs or other medical body imaging.  Insurance adjusters...

Car accidents have become increasingly common in recent years. Last year, crash fatalities hit a record high nationwide, according to car accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2021, a record 42,915 people died in fatal crashes nationwide, the most fatalities in a single year since 2005. So, what should...