Category Archives: Motor Vehicle
How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need To Be Protected?
One of your first calls after a car crash should be to your insurance company. You pay your insurer monthly with the understanding that they’ll cover your costs if you’re involved in an Ohio car crash. Vehicle collisions aren’t cheap, and the costs can quickly add up. Even car crashes with no injuries cost… Read More »
How Speed Can Effect Driving Response Times
When you’re on the road and realize you’ll be late to your destination, it can be tempting to floor the gas pedal and drive over the speed limit to get there faster. Contrary to popular belief, speeding rarely saves you time. One study found that going too fast saves drivers only two minutes a… Read More »
Motorcycle Helmet Regulations for Ohio
Ohio Helmet Law The Ohio motorcycle helmet law states that motorcycle riders in Ohio are required to wear a helmet if they are under the age of 18. Riders with a “novice” license must also wear a helmet whenever operating their rides, regardless of their ages. You don’t have to wear your motorcycle helmet… Read More »
Wrecks Caused by Trucks Parked on the Side of the Road
Working as a truck driver is not an easy career choice. Long hours hauling cargo can exhaust even veteran truck drivers, and it is also not uncommon to get a little lost when the GPS is not fully functioning. As such, truckers often pull off the side of the road to stop their vehicles… Read More »
How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Motorcycle Accident?
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident and were seriously injured, then you’re going to be wondering how long it will be before you recover. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to that question. Everyone recovers from their injuries differently, but it can be assumed that your recovery will take longer if your injuries… Read More »
Mistakes Motorists Make When Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists
Many motorcycle accidents are not caused by the motorcyclists themselves. Instead, the motorists around them in larger vehicles are often to blame for motorcycle wrecks. The problem originates from the fact that many drivers only know how to share the road with other drivers, not motorcycle riders. This lack of familiarity can cause a… Read More »
Does Adaptive Cruise Control Make Roads More Dangerous?
Auto technology has come a long way in the last few decades, including the advancement of standard cruise control to adaptive cruise control (ACC). ACC is a system that automatically adjusts a car’s speed to keep a safe following distance and remain within the set speed limit. Sounds safe and convenient, right? Unfortunately, several… Read More »
Trucking Accidents: The Low Down on No-Zones
All semi-trucks have significant blind spots in the back and along the sides of the truck that represent the danger areas where crashes are more likely to occur. No-zones are blind spots where the truck driver virtually cannot see a car, despite the fact that it is traveling behind or beside the truck. Turning… Read More »
How to Know If You Have the Right Insurance Coverage
Car insurance is considered complicated by most people. However, a basic understanding of the various coverages available takes away the guesswork and helps you know what you need, why you need it, and exactly what it will cover. The greatest mistake providers make is to tell you that the other driver’s insurance will pay… Read More »