How does Ohio different from other states that uphold comparative fault laws? Ohio allows the victim who has the least amount of fault to recover damages from the party found mostly at fault. If your accident case gets to court this law will put a cap on how much you may be awarded by...
It is possible for multiple parties to be found liable for a car accident, and the state of Ohio accounts for this with contributory negligence laws. Under these laws, each party who is involved in a collision can have their compensation reduced according to their degree of fault. For example...
This area of law is highly specific and different from more common car accident cases. Complicated state and federal laws apply to railroad companies. You need legal support from someone who understands those laws. The Ohio train accident lawyers at Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal handle cases ...
UMPD, as the agents call it, pays for repairs that need to be made to your car when an at-fault driver with no insurance hits you. It also kicks in when there's a hit-and-run accident. If you don't have full coverage, the policy will only pay up to $3500. If you do, the ...
Can a Child Ride on a Motorcycle? Laws and Safety Tips for Riders in Ohio One of the most popular questions we hear at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz is: Can a child ride on a motorcycle? Simply stated, yes; however, strict rules question safety, […] ...
State Farm has above-average claims satisfaction and generally lower-than-average rates for those with one at-fault accident or speeding ticket, too. State Farm offers two safe-driving programs: Steer Clear for teens and Drive Safe & Save for adult drivers. Both programs could help you save ...
Bodily injury liability coverage: Helps pay for other drivers’ and passengers’ injuries when the policyholder is at fault in an accident. Property damage liability coverage: Pays for damage to someone else’s property when you are at fault for that damage (i.e., another party’s vehicle,...
A young child’s life was changed forever after a head injury at a sporting event. Facing an uphill battle because of numerous laws that restricted the chance of recovery, the case was resolved through a mediation that resulted in a $2,750,000 settlement… ...
This is very important because if you look at the average accident. the cost for property damage far exceeds the $7,500 minimum required under Ohio state law. Think about this – if you are at fault in an accident and totals that person’s car, which is valued at $20,000 then you ...
A single at-fault accident A singleDUI/OVI conviction Insuring a teen driver Remember that determining premiums forinsurance is personalized. Your age and driving records are just a couple of the many factors.Other factors, such as where you live, the car you drive, your credit history and yo...