Every state has laws to keep drivers, occupants, pedestrians, and others on the roadways safe. Ohio is no different. The state has strict regulations on behind-the-wheel behaviors, seatbelt and car seat use, texting and driving,...
Reporting a truck accident in Ohio is an important step in holding the trucker and their employer liable to recover compensation for your injuries and expenses. Without reporting the collision to the proper authorities, your...
All truck drivers and trucking companies must follow certain rules and regulations. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates all aspects of the industry, each state also has its laws. In Ohio, the...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after any trauma. For example, people involved in a serious motor vehicle crash are at an increased risk for PTSD. Car accidents are a common cause of psychological trauma,...
If you were injured or suffered property damage in an automobile accident, you might have grounds to file a car accident claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver or a related liable party. However, before...
The Fitch Law Firm Sexual Abuse Survivor Scholarship was designed to spotlight the stories of people who have been affected by this heinous act while offering substantial assistance toward future careers. Samantha Downey embodies resilience,...
Filing a police report and getting a copy of it can be crucial in jurisdictions such as Columbus, Ohio, and the report can bolster your claim for compensation. Alongside your police report, photos, video footage,...
For many Americans, ridesharing services have now become a part of life. Companies like Uber and Lyft provide a mobile app where individuals can offer driving services using their own personal vehicles, and people in...
If you are hurt in a car accident caused by someone else, you could recover damages through an insurance settlement. Our team at the Fitch Law Firm LLC has successfully negotiated car accident settlements for...
“Jackknifing” is one of the most dangerous things that can happen with tractor-trailers or semi-trucks. This is a situation where the truck skids and folds in on itself, often causing a serious wreck. A report...
An accident with a semi-truck is much more complex than a regular car crash. For one, these big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which means a collision could lead to catastrophic injuries and...
Self-driving trucks, which are also called autonomous trucks, are touted to be the future of cargo transport. Autonomous “big rigs” are equipped with technologies such as camera systems, radar, depth sensors, speed monitoring, and autopilot,...
It is any driver’s nightmare to get in an accident with a commercial truck. The huge size and weight of the truck can easily lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. On top of that, claiming...
ABC6 reported on a fireworks tragedy last week. The accident occurred in New Albany, just northeast of Columbus. A six-year old boy was struck in the head while watching fireworks in a neighbor’s backyard. Police...
The Chillicothe Gazette reports that two people were killed Friday afternoon when the car they were riding in collided with a train. The accident occurred near Piketon in the vicinity of 400 River Road. Piketon...
In any car accident claim, fault is considered to be one of the most critical components taken into consideration. When a claim for damages resulting from an accident is filed, the first thing that needs...
Following an auto accident, you may visualize resolving the conflict through a full-blown trial with witnesses, lawyers and a judge. However, there are many reasons why proceeding to trial may not be the ideal...
Drivers using hand-held electronic devices while driving in Ohio will now be subject to prosecution. Police and state troopers will issue just warnings — instead of $150 tickets — for the first six months. Teens...
Cell phones have never been more integrated into our everyday life than they are now. We can use them to navigate, keep in touch with friends, and check our email at a moment’s notice. But...
According to 13abc.com, a teenager died last week from a jet ski accident. The accident occurred on a Wednesday afternoon in Sandusky Bay near the Edison Bridge in Danbury Township. Another teen was left with...
