You're driving when you see a massive commercial truck struggling to turn at a bend, swaying dangerously. This is a common scenario that often plays out on Ohio roads, putting other drivers at risk. The dangers of overloading trucks Commercial trucking companies face...
Truck & Bike Accidents
How can taking medicine lead to crash risks?
A wide variety of inevitable factors could increase crash risks no matter how experienced a driver you are. Sometimes, rain makes the roads slippery, making it difficult for wheels to grip the ground. Other times, the streets have severe damage or deep potholes, which...
Lorain woman survives dump truck flip
Life can change instantly and sometimes, survival hinges on a lucky break. For Luz De Leon, a routine drive turned into a harrowing experience when a dump truck flipped onto her vehicle. While she walked away with minor injuries, the incident could have easily turned...
What are the main causes of semi-truck crashes?
Passenger vehicles have become noticeably larger in recent years. SUVs, minivans, crossovers and pickup trucks are more common now than they were just a few years ago. Despite the slowly increasing average size of passenger vehicles, they are still quite small when...
How to keep teenagers safe when they bike
Before teenagers can get their licenses and drive cars, they get around by riding bikes. However, cycling also comes with risks. Cycling accidents are pretty common throughout America. Road accidents kill 1,000 and injure 130,000 cyclists every year in the country....
Do truck drivers have incentive to drive dangerously?
First and foremost, many truckers are excellent drivers who put a lot of care into driving safely each and every day. These are professional drivers who have far more experience than your average person on the road. They fully understand what it takes to be safe....
How poorly maintained electric scooter rentals might put you in danger
You may enjoy using the electric scooter rentals you find sitting on the side of the road. This might even be the cheapest and fastest transportation you have available. These rentals are easy to come by transportation for everyone to use. You might think these...
How do jackknifing accidents happen?
Countless vehicles share the roadways across Ohio every day. These automobiles vary in size, shape and capabilities, but they all have to cooperate in order to stay safe. Trucks tend to be the largest vehicle out there and have the potential to engulf anything in...
Proving liability after a catastrophic underride truck accident
Victims who manage to survive an underride truck accident often suffer catastrophic injuries. These crashes occur when a small vehicle gets swept under the trailer of a semitruck. Underride accidents may occur along the sides of 18-wheelers or in the rear of the...
Impaired truck drivers cause serious accidents
Do you often think about how dangerous it is to drive near a semi-truck when you have to pass one on the highway? For many people, that's a crucial moment. It's very easy to understand how small your vehicle really is and how much danger you could face if that driver...