Accident Advice
Can a Police Report Be Changed After an Accident in Ohio? Here’s How
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Akron or anywhere in Ohio, the responding police officer will typically file an official crash report. This document can play a crucial role when dealing with insurance companies and legal claims….
What Happens If the Person At-Fault in an Accident Has No Insurance in Ohio

Ohio law requires drivers to buy liability insurance to cover injuries they cause in a crash. Unfortunately, some drivers either can’t afford insurance or choose not to buy it, which creates legal headaches when a collision happens. You have options…
Ohio's Latest Distracted Driving Laws and Penalties

Ohio’s recently enacted law to combat distracted driving is in effect as of October 5, 2023. The Ohio Distracted Driving Law 2023 targets drivers using cell phones or other electronic devices. Lawmakers proposed a bill to address distracted driving in…
Can You File a Lawsuit for PTSD After a Car Accident?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can significantly impact your overall well-being. Sudden and violent events like car accidents can be traumatizing for the survivors. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, the fear and stress resulting…
Ohio Car Seat Laws

Ohio law requires children under the age of 4 or weighing less than 40 pounds to ride in a child restraint system that meets federal safety standards. For infants, this usually means a rear-facing car seat. Rear-facing car seats offer…
Rights of Uninsured Drivers Injured in Accidents They Didn’t Cause
Being involved in a car accident is frightening enough. However, being involved in an accident you did not cause when you don’t have car insurance can be terrifying. Are there consequences to driving without insurance? Can you still recover the…
The Dangers of Potholes in Ohio

A pothole is a hole in the road caused by water under the pavement. The water freezing and unfreezing causes the pavement to bend and crack, especially as heavy vehicles drive over the weak spots. As Ohio sees cold weather…
Ohio Motorcycle Accident Statistics

While riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling way to see Ohio, it can also be dangerous. Motorcycle accidents and fatalities are on the rise across the state. By familiarizing yourself with some of the most common causes of motorcycle…
4 Weird Ohio Driving Laws

Every state has a handful of outdated, nonsensical, or just downright weird laws. Ohio is no exception, especially when it comes to laws about operating a vehicle in the state. While many of the following regulations are no longer enforced,…
Determining Liability in Ohio Car Accidents

Auto collisions are scary. And the issues with local laws and insurance which follow, can be equally frightening. Each state handles car accidents and liability in a slightly different way, so it’s important for every driver to know his or…