Mansfield And Sandusky Regional Personal Injury Blog

Distracted driving leads to a large number of auto accidents. A distraction while driving can be visual, cognitive and manual. One of the most prevalent causes of auto accidents is texting while driving. Phones can be immensely distracting. They’ll typically ring when a consumer gets a text or call. And, social media apps may send users notifications. Drivers can reduce the chances of suffering auto accidents by using one of the following tactics to avoid distracted driving: 1. Hide your phone The first thing people may consider doing is putting their phones in places that can’t be reached...

When we think about car accidents, most picture physical injuries, such as fractures, bruises and cuts. We often don’t realize that car accidents can result in psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety. While you can’t see these injuries, they can be just as debilitating. The signs of psychological trauma It’s not uncommon to suffer mental trauma after a car accident. In fact, approximately 25-33% of people experience PTSD for at least 30 days. And since the signs aren’t as apparent as external injuries, it’s important to recognize the...

Now that Ohio schools are back in session and autumn is just around the corner, it’s a good time to reinforce to your teenager about responsible driving. This is a season punctuated by lots of exuberance. The pep rallies, football games, Sadie Hawkins and homecoming dances all are celebratory occasions where teens like to blow off steam and have fun with their friends. But these same events can turn into tragedies when students drink and drive – or ride with others who do. It only takes one mistake to ruin lives Teens tend to believe that their youth provides them with a certain...

If you are in the hospital or nursing your car accident injuries from home, you don’t need anyone to tell you that crashes can result in severe injury. It is rare for victims to walk away from violent collisions with few or no injuries. Of course, you expect fair compensation after another’s careless driving causes you harm. Unfortunately, when dealing with insurance companies, the onus of showing you deserve restitution may lie with you. Well-composed images can help Nearly everyone knows they should document the scene of a crash and the damage it caused, including injuries. You may think...

Like many, you may assume that the insurance company involved in your car accident and injury claim will do right by you. However, insurers are for-profit businesses, meaning they like to hold on to their profits whenever possible. Even so, you can make the most of your claim and receive a payout that addresses your property damage and accident injuries. A few proactive steps before you submit your claim may help ensure you receive fair compensation. Get a medical assessment You need medical evidence to show how the crash affected your health and well-being. Even if you believe you need no...

Any car accident can be stressful. A rear-end collision can be especially confusing because it may involve multiple drivers who likely feel it wasn’t their fault.  Keeping your calm and following the appropriate steps in the aftermath of a crash, including getting a police report, can be crucial to obtaining fair compensation.  Certainly, your first concern should be getting to a safe location and checking for injuries. If possible, everyone should move their car out of the road. Otherwise you risk more and even worse injuries. When are you required to notify police? Even if no one appears...