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Seeking Maximum Compensation For Columbus Area Car Accident Victims

Ohio Car Crashes – by the Numbers: In a recent year, the Ohio State Patrol logged 25,228 operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) arrests, 13,338 drug arrests, and troopers issued 115,541 safety belt citations. These statistics give some indication that there are many drivers out there whose mind and attention is not necessarily on safe vehicle operation. Add texting while driving to the mix and it is no wonder car crashes are a daily occurrence. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “one in nine drivers has been seriously injured in a crash and nearly one in five has been involved in a serious crash.” If you have been involved in a car accident, I am the Columbus car accident lawyer who can help you. Get Fair Car Accident Compensation with the Help of Columbus Car Accident Lawyer A car accident can leave a devastating mark on your life. Not only is there the loss of property to deal with, but a car accident can leave lasting physical, emotional and financia

Who Is Responsible When a Bird or Lyme e-Scooter Causes a Crash in Ohio?

 Bird and Lime e-scooters appeared in Columbus literally overnight in 2019. Soon joined by Spin machines and a rotating group of other competitors, e-scooters that riders rent by the half-hour quickly became nearly as common as bicycles on the streets of Ohio’s capital city. E-scooter crashes inevitably followed. Riders fell. Drivers hit riders. Riders slammed into cars. When injuries resulted, victims naturally asked, “Can I file a Bird scooter injury lawsuit in Ohio?” What Happens When a Rider Wrecks on Their Own? A Bird, Lime, or Spin rider who suffers injuries from falling off the scooter, running into a wall, or striking a pothole is almost definitely on their own for paying medical bills. Current rules make it practically impossible to succeed with a lawsuit against Bird or another e-scooter company in Ohio. The rental agreement that riders accept when they check out an e-scooter indemnifies the company from actions taken by riders. Litigation with the potential to set standards