Category Archives: Car Accidents

Miami County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Miami County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Although many believe that Miami County draws its name from the famous city in Florida, the word is actually a Native American word that has an English translation which is currently being disputed. What is not debatable is the fact that Miami County is located just west of the heart of Ohio, and is home…

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Pickaway County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Pickaway County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Pickaway County is located in the southern portion of central Ohio, and is named in honor of the Pekowi sub-group of Shawnee Native Americans that once lived in the area. The most populous city within Pickaway County is Scioto, with 9165 residents, while Circleville remains that county seat with approximately 2300 residents. The entire population…

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Putnam County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Putnam County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Putnam County is located in the northwestern section of Ohio and is named after General Israel Putnam, a war hero from the famous Battle of Bunker Hill. The most populated township in Putnam County happens to be Ottawa, which also happens to be the county seat. Home to 7,961 residents, the Township of Ottawa is…

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Stark County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Stark County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Formed in 1808 and named after General John Stark, Stark County is located northeast of the heart of Ohio. While the population of Stark County is officially listed as 378,098, many of those residents live in areas that are considered separate and unique by the Ohio Department of Public Safety when it comes to traffic…

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Dangerous to sign a medical authorization

Dangerous to sign a medical authorization

Is it dangerous to sign a medical authorization for the insurance adjuster after my motor vehicle accident? Attorney David M. Chester from Chester Law Group, a Canton Ohio car accident law firm with offices across Ohio and based in Akron, explains the dangers of giving the insurance adjuster a general medical release after you have…

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Fayette County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Fayette County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics

Fayette County is located just southwest of the very heart of Ohio, and is home to over 28,000 residents. Deriving its name from the Marquis de Lafayette, Fayette County covers 407 square miles and is surprisingly free of waterways for a county in Ohio. Fayette County is also unique in that it lists the Washington…

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Who pays your medical bills after a car accident?

Who pays your medical bills after a car accident?

Author David Chester Ohio Car Accident Lawyer As any competent Ohio personal injury lawyer knows, many people who are injured in a motor vehicle accident are fortunate to have options in deciding who will pay for their medical bills. One option would be if you are covered by health insurance (i.e. a private health plan,…

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Cleveland car crash statistics

Cleveland car crash statistics

In 2009, 1,028 people lost their lives to traffic accidents on Ohio roads. Complete accident statistics for 2009 are not available yet; these 2008 statistics come from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. All Crashes: Number of traffic accidents: 320,876 Number of persons injured in traffic accidents: 112,404 Number of traffic deaths: 1,191 Types of…

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What are the most common car crash injuries

What are the most common car crash injuries

Injuries sustained in car crashes range from cuts and bruises, to broken bones to whiplash, to internal injuries, spinal cord injuries or head injuries. The types of injuries sustained depend on the type of crash, the speed involved, whether or not the victim was wearing a seatbelt, the speed of the vehicle, the safety features…

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Low population, high risk: Why Ohios rural roads pose unique dangers

Low population, high risk: Why Ohios rural roads pose unique dangers

On the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 2009 map of fatal vehicle crashes, collisions are marked with various shapes indicating the number of people who died in the accident. Those little stars, squares, and circles are spread just about evenly across our state, a grim illustration of the fact that Ohio’s cities aren’t the only places…

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