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The prevalence of bad driving habits is a significant challenge on Ohio's roadways. Many drivers become comfortable with texting and driving, driving impaired, speeding, and disregarding traffic laws—all of which can result in serious car accidents. But it's possible to become a safer driver by not falling into these habits. Even if you do, you...

Impaired driving spikes during the holiday season. Every December, the holiday season fills the air with anticipation and excitement. However, amidst the festivities and joy, some families are haunted by the memories of loved ones lost in impaired driving accidents. These tragic car crashes are frequently fatal, yet they are entirely avoidable. December is National...

Fatal accident raises questions about liability. A devastating bus accident on I-70 in Licking County has left six people dead and many more injured. The charter bus was transporting students from a school in eastern Ohio to a conference outside of Columbus when the tragedy happened. Ohio State Patrol said the "chain-reaction crash" involved two...

Ohio law enforcement is set to enhance its capabilities to identify impaired drivers. It will use innovative eye-detecting technology and specialized training to prevent serious and fatal impaired driving car accidents. The Ohio Department of Public Safety recently received a $15,087 grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Responsibility.org to provide training for officers....

A concussion is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury and is one of the most common crash-related injuries. It can happen during a collision when your head makes contact with the windshield or dashboard. It can also occur due to violent shaking of the head during a high-impact crash or rollover. One of the...

Ohio has the third largest number of drivers who have caused car accidents in the past, according to a recent study conducted by Insurify. So what does this mean for drivers in Ohio? And what can motorists do to avoid a collision caused by another driver? Our Cleveland car accident attorneys at Merriman Legal address...

Last year, fatalities from pedestrian accidents soared to the highest single-year total in more than four decades, sparking concerns among traffic safety advocates who fear that pedestrians' lives remain at risk on the road. According to the introduction of the recent pedestrian accident study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), this alarming trend...

Plans are underway to reduce crashes on these deadly roads in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Driving on the roads of Northeast Ohio, especially in high-traffic Cleveland, can be a stressful experience. In 2021, Northeast Ohio had the highest number of fatal car accidents in the 18-county area in 15 years, according to NHTSA data. The...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is observed in May Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation and a source of enjoyment for many Ohioans. However, riding a motorcycle comes with risks when other drivers are negligent. Ohio has experienced a concerning pattern of increased motorcycle accidents and fatalities during the warmer months, particularly between May and...

Police have more authority to catch drivers using cellphones Ohio just got a lot tougher on people using cellphones while driving and other forms of distracted driving. On April 4, Ohio Senate Bill 288 went into effect, giving law enforcement officials more power to crack down on drivers who use cellphones and other electronic devices...