Drivers seen using phones behind the wheel face citations. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and one year after a new law aimed at reducing the practice took effect, there’s some good news. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the number of distracted driving crashes was down 55% year over year across the ..read more

Injured cyclists need to know their legal rights and options. Bicyclists face a unique risk on Ohio roads. In many places, it’s the lack of bicycle-friendly infrastructure and the lack of protection bicyclists have compared to vehicle drivers. When combined with issues like distracted driving and speeding, these factors significantly increase the likelihood of bicycle ..read more

The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification process requires drivers to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in operating large and potentially hazardous vehicles. This ensures that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate these vehicles on public roads, which is critical for highway safety and preventing truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced ..read more

Many road users develop bad driving habits, whether they realize it or not. This often includes texting while driving, speeding, or ignoring traffic signals. However, these habits can have fatal consequences, even for the smallest infraction. The Ohio car accident attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm are committed to holding negligence drivers accountable when they cause ..read more

Crashes involving drunk drivers spike during the holiday season The holiday season in Ohio is a festive time of year. Unfortunately, numerous car accidents occur this time of year in the Buckeye State due to drunk drivers making the reckless decision to get behind the wheel. In fact, one study ranked Ohio among the top ..read more

Fatal car accidents in Ohio have become increasingly common in recent years during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Specifically, the number of fatal car accidents in Ohio on Thanksgiving Day increased by 244 percent compared to the number of car accident ..read more

Like in many other states, driving conditions in Ohio can become dangerous due to various factors and circumstances. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's FARS system, Ohio ranks ninth in the nation for having the most dangerous driving conditions. In 2020, over 1,000 fatal crashes in Ohio occurred during rainy conditions. The most ..read more

A recent study analyzing car accident data and crash rates across the United States has revealed alarming statistics about dangerous drivers in Ohio. According to the study conducted by Insurify, Ohio has been ranked as the 3rd most dangerous state due to accident-prone drivers, just behind South Carolina and Massachusetts. This ranking is cause for ..read more

More than 7,500 people died in pedestrian accidents last year. Pedestrian accidents remain a serious problem in Ohio and have soared higher in the past decade nationwide. That's according to the latest pedestrian fatality data for 2022, one of the deadliest years in decades. "Both state and national data confirm that the pedestrian safety crisis ..read more

Deadly accidents caused by speeding can be prevented. Summer is a time of joy and relaxation for many, especially for teenagers who are out of school and ready to enjoy the summer break. However, this season also brings a dark cloud over the roads. Teen driver fatalities and car accidents tend to increase during the ..read more