Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident on June 8, 2021

Nearly hitting (or actually colliding with) an animal on the road is a nerve-racking experience. The fact is, animal-vehicle collisions are sad, dangerous and costly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates there are more than 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions each year, resulting in 150 human deaths, tens of thousands of injuries and more...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on May 3, 2021

Wrong-way auto accidents have always been a problem. Unfortunately, this devastating threat is not going away. [caption id="attachment_33953" align="alignright" width="271"] Wrong-way crashes are increasing.[/caption] According to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way driving crashes on divided highways between 2015 and 2018. That is up 34...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on March 13, 2015

Springtime means flowers are in bloom, trees grow new leaves, and… the roads are full of potholes. While beautiful, spring in Ohio presents plenty of driving challenges, so be sure to follow these important tips when you hit the road. Spring Driving Tips Share the road. Warm weather brings motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians out...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2014

For many people, Labor Day means a road trip to celebrate the final days of warm weather with family and friends. AAA predicts more than 1.4 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday weekend, with national estimates just under 35 million. Unfortunately, the busy holiday traffic also means...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 21, 2014

After the seemingly endless winter months under drab, grey skies with polar vortexes and even a “snowmageddon,” many Ohioans are giddy with delight when they see the familiar signs of spring: daffodils, robins and the NCAA Basketball playoffs. Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Transportation heralded the long-awaited arrival of spring with this Throwback Thursday...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 2, 2014

With over 100 million people in the Midwest and Northeast preparing for Winter Storm Hercules, we remember a deadly bus accident that occurred on the snowy roads of Pennsylvania. In 2011, a Martz Trailways bus swerved to avoid one disabled vehicle, but crashed into another car, killing a pedestrian. The bus then crossed back...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 28, 2013

by Arthur M. Elk As a car accident lawyer, I have represented numerous plaintiffs in cases where someone made an error in judgment on the road. Many traffic accidents are the result of distractions, frustrations, impatience, or simply a lack of attention and awareness. Here are a few easy tips on how to avoid...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 17, 2013

by Arthur M. Elk No one likes to spend time thinking about the possibility of a life-threatening collision out on the road, but sometimes auto accidents are completely out of one’s control. If you’re involved in a car accident, experienced attorneys at our firm can handle any legal or financial ramifications. Unfortunately, I can’t...