According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ohio consistently ranks among the ten states with the highest rate of fatal large truck and bus crashes. Looking at the factors that contribute to these crashes can help drivers avoid catastrophic...
If you notice a tractor-trailer weaving within its lane or between lanes, that could be an indication that the trucker is fighting drowsiness, which can be just as deadly as alcohol impairment. According to Sleep Help, nearly 1 in 4 truckers, when surveyed, reported...
In an effort to promote road safety and driving efficiency, the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $4.4 million grant to the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT has plans for a project called DriveOhio I-70 Truck...
Over the last few years, many reports have provided information on how vehicle manufacturers and technology companies are working to advance self-driving vehicles. Consumer trust in fully autonomous vehicles may be an important element in gaining widespread adoption....
When you drive on highways in the Columbus area, you share the road with multiple semitrucks and commercial vehicles traveling from all over the country. Inside those large cabs are drivers working long hours to meet strict deadlines. If a trucker doesn’t get enough...
Air brake systems have become more common in the commercial trucking industry in recent years, but unfortunately, these brake systems are prone to failure. When air brakes fail, it increases the chances of a trucker being unable to stop when necessary, posing a threat...
Seven plaintiffs, including an Ohio resident, filed a class action lawsuit against Medtronic MiniMed this May. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs experienced significant injuries after using the company's 600 series insulin pumps to treat type 1 diabetes under...
When you were involved in a car crash, you knew that you were pretty badly hurt. You were awake initially, but once help arrived, you have no memory of what happened next. Your medical provider told you that you were brought in while unconscious, and you were quickly...
Learning to live after a spinal cord injury can be a challenging experience. Your life has drastically changed, and trying to cope with the differences might be difficult. Feeling down because of everything that has happened to you is both normal and understandable....
Wrongful death can happen in many ways, each of them involving negligence on the part of one or more people. Unfortunately, car accidents are a leading cause of wrongful death here in the Columbus region of Ohio. Our lawyers know how devastating it is to lose a loved...