Cincinnati Personal Injury Law Blog

Older Ohio drivers may be at greater risk while using in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts. A study by the University of Utah and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who were 55 to 75 were distracted for several seconds longer than drivers who were 21 to 36. AAA says that looking away from the road for two seconds can make a driver twice as likely to have an accident. This could simply involve changing the radio.

This was one of the tasks the 128 study participants were asked to perform. They also texted, dialed phone numbers and navigated using technology. Some systems are more complex and confusing than others, but the head of traffic safety for the AAA said this is a problem with design and not the age of users. Everyone could benefit from streamlined, easy-to-use IVT. However, the AAA's recommendation is also that IVT should only be used by drivers while they are driving if there is an emergency.

You managed to walk away from your car accident not long ago, and you couldn't be more grateful that you are still alive. Perhaps the other driver struck your motor vehicle due to distracted driving, thus leaving you with injuries that you may not have been aware of in the immediate aftermath of the crash.

The fact is that not all of your injuries may be visible. The accident might have also caused you an unseen injury -- a traumatic brain injury. Fortunately, you have the right to seek compensation for this type of injury if someone else's negligence caused you to suffer.

The Fourth of July is the quintessential summer holiday for many Ohio residents, with huge numbers of people going to family barbecues, hitting the beach and enjoying community fireworks celebrations. Unfortunately, a study finds that Independence Day is also the deadliest holiday for drunk driving fatalities across the nation.

For the study, researchers at auto insurance comparison website Value Penguin analyzed federal crash data between the years of 2010 and 2017. They found that 23% more motorists died on the Fourth of July during that period of time than the average amount of people who died on six other major U.S. holidays. In addition, they found that DUI deaths were 57% more likely to occur on the Fourth of July than on other summer days.

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dangerous for teen drivers on Ohio roads. This is because roads and highways will be busier with inexperienced motorists traveling to parties and vacation destinations. Parents are encouraged to teach their kids about how to stay safe while on the road. For example, parents should talk about the dangers of texting and driving at the same time.

Furthermore, teenagers should never be allowed to drive when they are tired or if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is also a good idea for adults who plan on driving. Unfortunately, there may be more drinking going on during summer get-togethers. As teen drivers tend to be less experienced, it may not be safe for them to drive at night or with multiple passengers in the car with them.