Toledo Personal Injury Lawyer - Automobile Accidents

Will full coverage insurance protect you in a Findlay, Ohio car accident? | Findlay, Ohio car accident attorney

Chuck Boyk — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers see cases where an Intrafamily Exclusion is deeply written in an auto policy, which denies coverage if the Ohio car accident is caused by a family member. Many families do not know that their full coverage policy contains this exclusion - even though they pay extra money for what they think is full coverage.

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers urge drivers to double check with their insurance agents to see if this clause is present in their policy. If it is, make arrangements to change coverages. An Ohio car accident is jut that - an accident. Everyone should be entitled to compensation after an Ohio car accident, regardless of who causes it.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Toledo, Ohio car accident, contact our office to receive your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Sandusky, Ohio car accidents can happen even close to home | Sandusky, Ohio car accident lawyers

Chuck Boyk — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:14:00 GMT

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 33 people die and 16,000 are injured each week in the United States in non-traffic car accidents. Non-traffic fatal car accidents include accidents such as vehicular backovers, children being strangled when a motorized window goes up, kids passing away after being left in a hot automobile and suffering from hyperthermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and car fires.

KidsandCars.org, a non-profit organization that advocates for kids and automobile safety, was happy to see the statistics finally gathered and released, since they have been rallying to have the government gather info on fatal car accidents and injuries that do not happen on the roads.

Our Sandusky, Ohio car accident lawyers urge parents to be extra careful with their kids around cars, regardless if you are on the road or in your driveway. If you or someone you know has been injured in or around a car, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Winter is not most dangerous time to drive | Ohio fatal car accident lawyers

Chuck Boyk — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:13:46 GMT

It turns out that the snowy winter months are not the most dangerous time to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, of NHTSA, reports that August is the most dangerous month to be on the road, and Saturday is the most dangerous day to drive.

The number of car accidents in August 2008 totalled 3,612 and the number of car accidents in January of the same year were 2,818, according to the NHTSA. The change in the number of car accidents could be due to the time of day, simple distractions, or unsafe behavior, according to Forbes.com, who reported the findings.

The NHTSA also reported that speeding is a factor in 30% of all fatal car accidents, 18% of daylight car accidents were alcohol-related, and 54% of nighttime car accidents were alcohol-related.

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers handle Ohio car accidents on a regular basis. If you or someone you love has been injured in an Ohio car accident, contact our office today for your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book. You can also contact our attorneys 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discuss your Ohio car accident case.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Toledo, Ohio bus accident on Airport Highway | Ohio bus accident lawyers

Chuck Boyk — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio bus accident lawyers handle Ohio bus accident cases on a regular basis. The Ohio bus accident attorneys handle TARTA bus accidents, Ohio school bus accidents, Greyhound bus accidents, and other types of Ohio bus accidents for both passengers and drivers.

Bowser high school student Josh Sonora, Jr. spoke on the Ohio bus accident he was recently involved in.

The Toledo Public School bus, carrying 10 high school students from different area schools, was headed to Toledo Express Airport for a lesson on airplane mechanics when a minivan swerved across the road and collided with the bus.

Everyone involved in the Toledo Public School bus accident was taken to the hospital.

If you or someone you know has suffered injuries from a bus accident, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

New technology to help prevent pedestrian car accidents | Ohio fatal car accident lawyers

Chuck Boyk — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:58:00 GMT

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New technology, called V2P, or Vehicle to Pedestrian, is designed to help drivers spot pedestrians and bicyclists nearby. Small devices the size of a cell phone release signals to cars with the built-in receivers.

Our fatal car accident lawyers handle on a regular basis car accidents that involve pedestrians or auto accidents involving bicyclists. We can help you if you have been struck by a car while walking or on your bike. Contact our office to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Ohio wrongful death lawyers | Fatal teen car accident most common in these US cities

Chuck Boyk — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:42:00 GMT

According to a recent study by Allstate Insurance Company, Tampa, Florida is considered the top city for fatal teen car accidents between Thanksgiving and New Years Day out of the 50 largest metro areas in the country. Here are the other top nine cities in the US where fatal teen car accidents are the most prevalent:

Jacksonville, FL

Orlando-Kissimmee, FL

Kansas City, MO

Birmingham-Hoover, AL

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

Las Vegas-Paradise, NV

Oklahoma City, OK

Louisville, KY

Richmond, VA

Many factors can contribute to teen car accidents, including cell phone use and texting messaging behind the wheel, drinking and driving, or other distractions in the car like friends or music. Mix those distractions with ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, which the CDC reports over 2 million teens nationwide suffer from, and it turns into a recipe for disaster.

Our Toledo, Ohio fatal car accident lawyers see the devastation that deadly car accidents can have. While fatal car accidents can happen to anyone, car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, according to the US Centers for Disease Control.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio car accident, contact our office for your free copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

ATV accident leaves former NBA star paralyzed

Chuck Boyk — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:06:00 GMT

An ATV accident has left former NBA star Rodney Rogers paralyzed from the shoulders down, according to the Associated Press. The ATV accident injury caused severe spinal cord damage.

LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, suffered wrongful death this August from complications after an ATV accident in July.

Our Toledo, Ohio ATV accident attorneys want to remind riders to be careful while riding on ATVs, and also want to discourage parents from allowing their children under 16 from riding them at all.

In order to prevent an ATV accident, riders should not use the vehicles on a road – they are built to be off-road. Always travel at a safe speed, and never ride with a passenger. One of the most important factors in preventing a wrongful death from an ATV accident is using a helmet.

Injuries from an ATV accident can include broken arms or legs, including hands and feet. Often during a rollover ATV accident, the driver’s leg becomes pinned under the ATV, crushing the limb. There have been cases where the injury to the leg leads to amputation.

If you or someone you love has been injured by an ATV accident, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book, to learn your rights.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part III

Chuck Boyk — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers would like to remind drivers about some of the alcohol myths that can lead to a drunk-driving car accident.

Alcohol-related car accidents can devastate a community, and these types of car accidents occur more often around the holidays, due to the increase in parties and family get-togethers.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving an estimated 1,000 people die during the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve in drinking-related crashes.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that most deaths involving alcohol-related car accidents occur on December 23rd and January 1st.

Stay aware of another myth about alcohol, to keep you, your family, and other people on the road safe from alcohol-related car accidents.

MYTH:

I drive slower and more cautiously when I know that I have been drinking.

FACT:

Drinking impairs your motor skills. Period. Overcompensating your driving, such as moving slowly or spending extra time on turns can still cause a car accident and injure another person. If you drink, don’t drive, no matter how little you think you have had.

Designate a driver before you arrive at an event or party, and if you are hosting a party, make sure to set rules on drinking and driving. Offer to provide a ride home or a place to sleep for guests who drink. Avoid driving during the early and late evening hours on holidays like Christmas and New Years, and always wear your seatbelt.

We owe it to each other to keep everyone as safe as possible this holiday season.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part II

Chuck Boyk — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:28:00 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers urge drivers to be careful this holiday season, as the number of car accidents increase alongside the number of holiday parties.

Read two more myths about alcohol consumption that can help you prevent a drunk driver from causing a car accident or wrongful death.

MYTH:

It is easy to spot someone who has had too much to drink since they will show visible signs of intoxication.

FACT:

Physical appearance can be misleading. Just one drink can impair one's ability to drive safely, because judgment and motor skills are the first things affected by alcohol consumption.

Even at a blood alcohol level of 0.03, which is below the legal limit of 0.08, a person’s body can have trouble reacting to an emergency, standing with steadiness, steering a car, or properly moving their eyes.

MYTH:

Drinking coffee or eating a meal after drinking sobers up someone who has had too much to drink.

FACT:

Time is the only remedy for intoxication. It takes approximately one hour to rid the body of the effect of each drink consumed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

ATV accidents, Yamaha Rhino accidents under scrutiny by U.S. government – Part II

Chuck Boyk — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:42:00 GMT

An ATV accident can be a devastating experience, causing severe personal injuries and emotional distress.

As discussed in “ATV accidents, Yamaha Rhino accidents under scrutiny by U.S. government – Part I,” ATV accidents can frequently be seen with the use of a Yamaha Rhino.

The Rhino’s high center of gravity and narrow wheelbase makes it tip easily, which can lead to ATV rollover accidents. The rollbar and seatbelts do nothing to protect the lower legs, which can be ejected during a tip or roll.

Injuries from an ATV accident can include broken arms or legs, including hands and feet. Often during a rollover ATV accident, the driver’s leg becomes pinned under the 1,100-pound ATV, crushing the limb. There have been cases where the injury to the leg leads to amputation.

Children involved in an ATV accident are more likely to suffer wrongful death. Their small bodies cannot control the weight of the ATV, making it easier for them to run into another object, roll the ATV over, or fall off the vehicle.

Severe head wounds are one of many injuries that can happen to kids during ATV accidents. Brain injuries, fractures, and spinal cord injuries can often occur, which could lead to wrongful death.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an ATV accident, order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book to learn your rights. Contact our office today for your free consultation and case evaluation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk