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What This Data Reveals About Legal Accountability In 2024, 603 pedestrians and cyclists were hit by cars in Cleveland. This is a staggering number for any city, let alone one working toward a goal of zero traffic deaths. This figure, sourced from Spectrum News 1’s analysis of 911 calls and crash data, represents not just...

Summer Months Bring More Crash Risks for Teen Drivers Across Ohio Every summer, Ohio enters a dangerous stretch known as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes spike, particularly among teen drivers. For parents and communities across Cleveland and the state, the concern is...

Why Motorcycle Bias Can Hurt Your Case & How a Lawyer Can Help Motorcyclists are like most drivers in Ohio. They respect the rules of the road and do everything they can to avoid causing a motorcycle accident. That’s because Ohio motorcyclists know just how dangerous such crashes can be for riders in the Buckeye...

Every day in Ohio, more than two dozen distracted driving accidents are logged by law enforcement. Most won’t make the news. Some are minor. Others change lives instantly. And over the last four years, 168 of those crashes ended in death. That figure is part of a much larger — and growing — problem. Between...

Nearly 41,000 lives ended on U.S. roads in 2023. That’s not just a statistic; it’s fathers, mothers, children, and friends who never made it home. Each car accident left behind grieving families, empty chairs at dinner tables, and futures cut short. While the overall number of traffic deaths dropped slightly from the previous year, the...

Cleveland is stepping up to make its streets safer and prevent serious and fatal car accidents. After years of concerns over reckless driving and speeding in busy neighborhoods, the city’s Speed Table Program has reached a major milestone. With the installation of its 100th speed table in the Clark-Fulton area, Cleveland is doubling down on...

Winter driving in Ohio presents unique challenges, as snow, ice, and slush make roads more hazardous. While the 2021-22 winter season saw fewer overall car accidents than the previous year, statistics show that icy conditions remain a serious safety risk for drivers. Understanding these risks and taking proactive measures can help keep you and your...

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has teamed up with Lyft to address drunk and drug-impaired driving through two new state outreach programs. With $40,000 in grants, GHSA and Lyft are encouraging Ohioans to choose ride-hailing over driving impaired, especially during the fall and holiday season. These grants fund campaigns that urge people to leave...

Earlier this year, road safety advocates celebrated a drop in pedestrian fatalities nationwide, including in Ohio. But Cleveland officials know there's still work to be done. The city has just unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to reduce pedestrian accidents across Cleveland. Tom Merriman has represented numerous pedestrians and cyclists hit by cars and secured outcomes...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reported a reduction in traffic crashes where traditional traffic signs have been replaced with radar-based technology. Designed to adjust traffic signals based on real-time traffic conditions, the system has shown promise in minimizing the number of car accidents. By adapting to traffic flow and reducing sudden stops or...