Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motorcycles are incredibly vulnerable on roadways. Not only are they small and difficult to see, which can easily lead to accidents, but they also offer no protection to riders. Severe injuries and even death are common for riders in accidents. Recent inventions seek...

Autonomous vehicles are a reality. While they are still going through rigorous testing, they will probably be on the roads in the not-too-distant future. When that happens, people will have questions. Laws will change. Insurance will change. The people behind these...

Roundabouts tend not to be very popular in the United States because motorists are often more familiar with intersections using traffic signals or signage. However, studies and anecdotal evidence find that roundabouts are safer and improve traffic flow. Still, the...

Active transportation, a term that encompasses any self-propelled, human-powered mode of transportation such as walking or biking, is experiencing a resurgence in Clark County. The county's Active Transportation Plan is currently under development with a vision to...

Speeding is an exceedingly common practice for motorists of all types. Even the safest of drivers might sometimes go five or more miles per hour above the speed limit when they judge that it is "acceptable" to do so. With thousands upon thousands of car accidents...

One of the more dangerous moments during road travel is when a vehicle turns. Left turns and U-turns are particularly hazardous as they expose a vehicle to traffic from multiple directions. When a motorist makes an illegal turn, the odds of an accident increase...

Most semi-truck drivers are competent professionals. Like any profession, though, there are individuals who do not live up to the required standards. Even the most reliable trucker might make a mistake that has devastating consequences. According to the CDC,...

Reckless driving is a danger to everyone on the road. It is also against the law. According to Ohio Revised Code, anyone who operates their vehicle in a way that disregards the safety of other people or property commits a misdemeanor. Besides the punishment handed out...

Any severe injury that you can sustain in a car accident can potentially affect you for the rest of your life. But perhaps no part of your body is as vulnerable to severe damage as your brain. If you get a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a crash, your life...

As a driver, you are conditioned in a number of things such as obeying traffic laws and the importance of defensive driving. However, one matter that may get overlooked is what you should do after a motor vehicle crash. Neglecting critical steps and details can lead...