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Cuyahoga County Continues Leading Ohio In Motorcycle Crashes If Cuyahoga County seems more dangerous for motorcyclists, it is not your imagination. Cuyahoga County has ranked first in Ohio for motorcycle crashes for five straight years, according to the most recent accident data compiled by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. "This is a big number...

Firm-Wide Recognition Highlights Litigation Work Across Ohio Injury Cases All partners at Merriman Legal, LLC, have been selected to Super Lawyers, a distinction that reflects peer recognition within the Ohio legal community. These awards highlight the individual accomplishments of each partner and the collective strength of the firm’s litigation team: Tom Merriman: Selected to Super...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to remind motorists that even a few seconds of lost focus can have serious consequences. In line with that message, the Ohio State Highway Patrol partnered with five neighboring states for a major enforcement blitz targeting distracted driving. This high-visibility initiative promotes safer roads to reduce car...

A single misstep on a wet floor or broken stair can send you crashing to the ground, but what happens afterward can be far more serious than bruises or embarrassment. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and at Merriman Legal, LLC, we see how often slip and fall accidents in Ohio turn into life‑changing brain...

When Cleveland Shows Up, We Show Up Too The St. Malachi Church Run/Walk is already one of those Cleveland events people know for its energy, personality, and strong community support. This year, it became even bigger when runners and walkers gathered on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for an official Guinness World Records attempt for the...

Cleveland car accident lawyer explains how legal process works in Ohio Many car accidents in Cleveland and throughout Ohio happen at busy intersections. And in many cases, many of these collisions occur when someone’s driving through the intersection while a traffic light is green. But what if the other driver says the same thing? What...

Why insurance companies keep a close eye on injury claims A serious car accident can turn your whole world upside down in a split second. One moment you are just “along for the ride,” and the next you are dealing with pain, paperwork, and people who suddenly want to know everything about your life. After a...

When impaired drivers get behind the wheel, the consequences can be devastating The debate about marijuana and driving has been rolling along for years, but a new study out of Ohio suggests the issue may be far more serious than many people realize. As cannabis becomes increasingly accessible, a growing body of research is revealing...

Left-lane “campers” don’t just slow traffic — they create danger If you've ever been stuck behind someone cruising in the left lane going 55 on the highway, you know the frustration. You're not alone. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has noticed too, and they're doing something about it. ODOT recently launched a new campaign...

Could Automated Enforcement Help Reduce Speeding and Crashes in Cleveland Neighborhoods? Cleveland voters banned traffic cameras in 2014, calling them a “cash grab.” But now, more than a decade later, Cleveland.com reports City Council members are considering whether it’s time to revisit the issue—not for revenue, but to crack down on the surge in reckless...