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If you have ever reached for your phone while driving through Cincinnati, you are not alone. But a relatively recent change to Ohio law may make that habit far more costly than you think. In January 2023, the governor of Ohio signed Senate Bill 288, creating the...
A police ticket provides a strong starting point for your insurance claim after a car crash. While a citation points toward the responsible party, it does not automatically prove legal liability in Ohio. The legal system separates traffic violations from civil...
Confusion is a natural response when you suffer injuries in a second accident while litigation from your first accident continues. Does your pending claim prevent you from filing another? Will pursuing two cases make you look like you are gaming the system? The good...
In Ohio, driving under the influence (DUI) is known as operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). This illegal act occurs when a person drives their car while they are drunk, drugged or both. If you were arrested for OVI in Ohio, you must treat your case with...
For state prosecutors to secure criminal convictions, they must bring appropriate charges backed by credible evidence. The accusations the state makes against an individual must have enough supporting evidence to convince jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that they...
The mental state of a driver influences their safety in traffic. Angry drivers may experience lapses in judgment that lead to road rage incidents. Drivers distracted by their mobile phones or a meal eaten on the way to a client meeting may not properly monitor their...
Bike rider deaths have reached alarming levels in recent years, prompting renewed concern among safety advocates, urban planners and injury attorneys alike. While cycling offers both health and environmental benefits, riders remain vulnerable on roads that are often...
Police officers are constantly on the lookout for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. Operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offenses are the Ohio equivalent of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in other states. If police officers can support their...
People who are facing debts that seem insurmountable often look for ways that they can reduce those debts. Once it becomes evident that their options are limited, some people may decide to explore the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy...
A driver’s arrest after a crash often – very understandably – raises questions for injury victims who want to understand their legal options. Many people assume that if an at-fault driver already faces criminal charges, a civil case cannot or should not be filed. In...