In 2016, about 40,000 people suffered fatal injuries in car accidents. The three main causes of deaths on the road include alcohol, distracted driving, and speeding. At Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., we have represented countless clients who have suffered...
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Why Teen Drivers Often Involved in Car Accidents
In a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities for teens in the United States. In 2015, 2,333 teens – ages 16 through 19 – were killed in car crashes. In 2014, 221,313 were sent to...
Are Employers Liable for Distracted Driving Accidents Caused by Their Employees?
What happens when a person is involved in a car accident with a distracted driver who is using his or her motor vehicle for work? Is the driver’s employer liable for providing compensation to the victim for their injuries? The simple answer is, yes. The use of...
Should I Say “Sorry” After a Car Crash?
Whether you accidently bump into somebody while walking on a busy street or inadvertently knock over your drink at the dinner table, anything that results in inconvenience to another person may cause us to apologize for our actions. However, in the wake of a car...
Who’s Labile If I Am Injured as a Passenger in an Uber/Lyft?
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare apps have become popular throughout the United States. Requesting an Uber ride is easy, quick, and typically more cost-effective compared to catching a ride from a taxi service. Furthermore, many people believe that these ride share...
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver, What Can I Do?
Have You Been Injured By an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist in Ohio? When you have been involved in a car accident with an uninsured motorist, you don’t want to pay for the repairs to your vehicle and medical bills, especially when you’re not at fault. Even...
How Long Does Whiplash Last?
One of the most common injuries that victims often suffer in a car accident is whiplash. The sudden forward and backward movement causes injury to the joints of the neck and upper back as a result of overstretching, damaging ligaments and tendons found in the neck....
Top 5 Mistakes that New Drivers Make
Getting a driver’s license is a highly anticipated milestone for many teens and a major source of anxiety for parents. Unfortunately, many parents’ fears about their teens getting behind the wheel are warranted, as statistics show that nearly one out of every four...
Reasons Your Car’s Airbag May Not Deploy
Aside from seatbelts, airbags are largely considered to be one of the most important and effective safety innovations added to modern cars. During a collision, a properly deployed airbag can save a vehicle’s occupants from potentially life-threatening impacts, greatly...
Causes, Symptoms & Treatments for Whiplash
Car accident victims may suffer any number of catastrophic injuries, but one of the most common is whiplash. When someone’s neck is whipped backwards suddenly and jolted forward just as abruptly, it can cause severe damage to the muscles and nerves of the upper back...
