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Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition in an Ohio Personal Injury Case
Some people who are injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident may have been suffering from symptoms or injuries to the same parts of the body that were
Things to Consider Before Dealing with the Insurance Company Without the Help of an Ohio Car Accident Attorney.
Whether you have been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle or sustained some other type of personal injury, there are certain things you should consider prior to
How Long Does It Take For a Personal Injury Case to Get Resolved in Ohio?
One of the most common questions I get from clients who have been injured in an accident is how long it will take before their claim will be resolved.
Will My Insurance Company Raise My Rates If I Make a UM/UIM Claim For My Ohio Car Accident?
Maybe people are surprised when they find out that they have been paying extra premiums to their auto insurer for uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage.
Why You Want a Trial Attorney To Represent You After You Have Been Injured in an Ohio Motorvehicle Accident
Choosing an attorney to represent you after you have been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle or other accident is a very important decision.
What is an Average Settlement in Ohio for a Herniated Disk / Disc Claim in a Car Accident?
I am often asked what a herniated disc injury is worth. If I tell you $20,000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars, this does not really answer the question.
Paulding County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
It is worth noting that the Ohio Department of Public Safety notes that Paulding County is a relatively safe place for motorist in Ohio, with only 425 traffic accidents on file during 2007, and another 426 during 2008. One statistic is fairly alarming and worth immediate attention: 11 people lost their lives in 6 separate traffic accidents in Paulding County during the course of 2007, and another 5 lost their lives in 5 separate traffic accidents the following year. While 16 traffic-related fatalities over the course of 2 years does not seem incredibly noteworthy at first, it does when there are only 851 traffic accidents totals. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Paulding Township, Brown Township, or Crane Township truck / car accident, call the Paulding County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Perry County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
According to data provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Perry County is a surprisingly safe place for motorists. This is particularly impressive given the frequently inclement weather and other factors that present motorists in Perry County with challenges throughout a significant portion of the average year. With only 495 traffic accidents on record in 2007, and another 544 in 2008, the roads of Perry County have an impressive safety record even if those statistics do seem subject to large fluctuations on a year for year basis. Despite the dramatic increase in overall traffic accidents of roughly 10% between 2007 and 2008, there was actually a decline in the overall number of traffic-related fatalities in the same time frame: 2007 saw 11 traffic-related fatalities in Perry County as the result of 10 separate traffic accidents, but only 6 fatal traffic accidents resulted in 6 fatalities the following year. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Reading Township, Pike Township, or Thorn Township truck / car accident, call the Perry County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Shelby County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Named after Revolutionary War and War of 1812 hero and statesman Isaac Shelby, Shelby County is located in western Ohio. Home to 47,910 residents, Shelby County sprawls out over 411 square miles in a location that is not necessarily motorist-friendly 365 days a year. Despite this, the Ohio Department of Public Safety actually lists Shelby County as a very safe place for motorists. In fact, there were only 877 traffic accidents reported in 2007, and another 902 traffic accidents reported in 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Franklin Township, Clinton Township, or Washington Township truck / car accident, call the Shelby County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Pike County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Pike County recorded a grand total of 614 traffic accidents and 5 traffic-related fatalities during 2007, and another 597 traffic accidents in 2008 as well as 6
Richland County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Located north of the heart of Ohio and just south of Lake Erie, Richland County draws its name from the rich soil found in the region. Of the 128,852 residents living in the county, the Ohio Department of Public Safety only keeps records on 79,506 as they relate to Richland County. The rest of the residents reside in one or more of the local metro/metropolitan areas that are considered to be places of interest within Richland County. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Madison Township, Washington Township, or Mifflin Township truck / car accident, call the Richland County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Preble County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Covering 426 square miles, only 2 of which are covered in water most of the year, Preble County is located along the western border of Ohio. The county takes its name from Commodore Edward Preble, a noted naval officer later a shipbuilder of some repute. The Township of Eaton is listed as the county seat for Preble County as well as its largest population center, but the Ohio Department of Public Safety counts it as a separate area where traffic is concerned. As a result, of the 42,337 residents that live in Preble County, only 34,204 are covered in the most recent reports issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Washington Township, Harrison Township, or Jefferson Township truck / car accident, call the Preble County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Ross County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Ross County is located just south of the very heart of Ohio, and covers 693 square miles of total surface area. Of those 693 square miles, approximately 5 are covered in water during most of the year. Ross County is named after Senator James Ross, who negotiated a deal with the rebels during the Whiskey Rebellion. 73,345 people call Ross County home, and the official county seat is listed as Chillicothe. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Scioto Township, Union Township, or Green Township truck / car accident, call the Ross County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Montgomery County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Overall, Montgomery County is a fairly safe place for motorists considering its proximity to a major city and the often inclement weather that motorists in Ohio tend to deal with throughout a significant portion of the average year. With a grand total of 3,032 traffic accidents on record in 2007, and another 2,997 in 2008, it is certainly possible to say that large population of Montgomery County produces stable statistics. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Washington Township, Miami Township, or Harrison Township truck / car accident, call the Montgomery County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Morgan County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite having a modest population, there were 301 traffic accidents and a pair of traffic-related fatalities on record in Morgan County during 2007, followed by 305 traffic accidents and a single fatality the next year. The overall number of traffic accidents remained similar during both years, but the overall rate is still a little higher than what would be expected of a county with under 15,000 total residents. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Malta Township, Morgan Township, or Windsor Township truck / car accident, call the Morgan County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Morrow County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
This challenge can be clearly seen in the Ohio Department of Public Safety traffic accident and crash statistics, as Morrow County recorded a grand total of 1,004 traffic accidents in 2007, including 10 traffic related fatalities that were the product of 9 separate traffic accidents. 2008 saw a near repeat of these numbers, with a grand total of 1,022 traffic accidents being entered into the Morrow County records, including 5 fatal traffic accidents that took 6 lives. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Bennington Township, Franklin Township, or Harmony Township truck / car accident, call the Morrow County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Muskingum County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
For a county with a moderate population and frequently difficult driving conditions, Muskingum County seems fairly safe for motorists on a statistical basis. Only 1,700 traffic accidents were recorded in Muskingum County during 2007, including 13 fatalities and 526 injuries. 2008 saw a slight decline in overall traffic accidents recorded in Muskingum County, with 1,692 traffic accidents on file, including 7 fatalities and 598 injuries. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Falls Township, Washington Township, or Newton Township truck / car accident, call the Muskingum County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Union County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite the adverse driving conditions, Union County reported only 843 traffic accidents during 2007, and another 898 the following year. While these statistics are very reasonable for a county with barely 40,000 residents, the traffic fatality figures are a little less reasonable with 7 traffic accidents in 2007 resulting in 7 lives lost and another 5 traffic-related fatalities being the direct result of 5 unique traffic accidents the following year. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Jerome Township, Allen Township, or Paris Township truck / car accident, call the Union County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Tuscarawas County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Due to the adverse weather conditions, it would be reasonable to assume that Tuscarawas County would be home to a great number of traffic accidents. According to data provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, a total of 1,636 traffic accidents were recorded in Tuscarawas County during 2007. 2008 saw a total of 1,652 traffic accidents go on the books of Tuscarawas County, which shows a surprising year to year stability. Even the total number of traffic-related fatalities recorded in Tuscarawas County remained nearly the same, with 11 reported during 2007 and 10 the following year. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Goshen Township, Dover Township, or Mill Township truck / car accident, call the Tuscarawas County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Seneca County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Seneca County takes its name from the Seneca group of Native Americans, and covers 552 square miles in north-central Ohio. Located just south of Lake Erie, Seneca County is home to 58,863 residents, though only 29,885 residents are counted by the Ohio Department of Public Safety as residents of the county proper. Everyone else lives in one of the larger cities in the region such as the county seat of Tiffin. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Clinton Township, Tiffin, or Hopewell Township truck / car accident, call the Seneca County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Scioto County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Located in southern Ohio, it would be reasonable to assume that Scioto County would be subject to adverse road conditions throughout a significant portion of the year. These road conditions normally translate to a large number of traffic accidents, but Scioto County does not seem to be overly prone to traffic accidents according to the data provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. In fact, the traffic related statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Public Service indicate that a grand total of only 1,273 occurred in 2007, and another 1,417 in 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Porter Township, Washington Township or Clay Township truck / car accident, call the Scioto County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Harrison County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Surprisingly, Harrison County is a comparatively safe place for motorists in Ohio, with a grand total of only 565 traffic accidents on record in 2007, and another 427 on record in 2008. A year-to-year fluctuation of over 32% seems alarming at first, but only underscores the dangerous of trying to glean statistically valuable data from smaller data sets. To prove this point more thoroughly, there were 2 traffic-related fatalities in Harrison County during 2007 and 5 during 2008. Simply put, the population of Harrison County is too small to generate stable traffic statistics. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Green Township, Cadiz Township, or Stock Township truck / car accident, call the Harrison County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Henry County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Overall, Henry County is a relatively safe place for motorists when viewed on a per capita basis. Unfortunately, the comparatively small population of the county does make gleaning valuable information difficult without the context of multiple years. To prove this point, there were a grand total of 554 traffic accidents reported in Henry County during 2007, including traffic-related 10 fatalities. 2008 saw 620 total traffic accidents in Henry County, but only 5 total traffic-related fatalities. It would be logical to expect that traffic-related fatalities would be a percentage of the total number of traffic accidents in total, but that is not the case in Henry County during the 2007 and 2008 years. The reason is probably related directly to the smaller data set, but there are other interesting facts worth exploring as well. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Liberty Township, Ridgeville Township, or Washington Township truck / car accident, call the Henry County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Highland County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
If compared to other counties in Ohio, Highland County is in the middle of the pack for traffic-crash incidents. This may be attributable to the hilly terrain mixed with often adverse weather and road conditions, but the facts are clear: Highland County experienced a total of 891 traffic accidents in 2007 and 866 during 2008. Of these accidents, 7 proved fatal for an equal number of individuals during 2007, and an equal number of fatal traffic accidents resulted in the death of 8 individuals during 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Liberty Township, Paint Township, or Fairfield Township truck / car accident, call the Highland County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Hocking County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Due to the comparatively small population, it is worth taking any statistics relating to Hocking County with a grain of salt. In fact, multiple years are required to add context to many of the statistics, and the small data set involved does bring up the possibility of statistical anomalies. Simply put, a small change in a township with a small population is not something to be overly concerned about unless it happens year after year. For example, the change in total traffic-accidents from 2007 (442) to 2008 (424) is not necessarily anything but a statistical aberration. Even the change from 5 traffic-related deaths in 2007 to 6 in 2008 is not necessarily significant without additional context. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Falls Township, Green Township, or Good Hope Township truck / car accident, call the Hocking County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Holmes County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
With such wildly different statistics reported on a year for year basis, it is worth paying very close attention to the traffic-related statistics in Holmes County. It would seem reasonable to expect some serious shifts in the year to year statistics for many townships in Holmes County. For example, the Township of Berlin recorded a grand total of 122 traffic accidents and a pair of traffic-related fatalities during 2007. In 2008, the Township of Berlin recorded only 54 traffic accidents. With a population of 3,857, it is difficult to imagine that these changes are statistical anomalies. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Berlin Township, Hardy Township, or Washington Township truck / car accident, call the Holmes County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Huron County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
In 2007, Huron County recorded a grand total of 842 traffic accidents and 10 traffic-related fatalities. These statistics stayed reasonably stable during 2008, with another 817 traffic accidents and 6 traffic-related fatalities going on the books in Huron County. While 31,077 residents is not necessarily a large enough data set to draw conclusive numbers from without the context of multiple years, it is reassuring to see that the traffic accident rates seem very stable in Huron County. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Norwalk Township, Bronson Township, or Greenwich Township truck / car accident, call the Huron County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Knox County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Knox County is a slightly dangerous place for motorists when viewed on a per capita basis, with 1,205 total traffic accidents on file during 2007 and another 1,294 during the 2008 calendar year. Of these accidents, 12 proved fatal in 2007, and another 10 proved fatal in 2008. Oddly enough, each fatal traffic accident only resulted in a single death. What might be even stranger is the fact that only 46 of the 27 traffic accidents reported in Knox County during 2007 were linked to alcohol, including 4 of the traffic-fatalities that year. 2008 saw a spike in these statistics with a total of 58 of the countywide traffic accidents being linked to alcohol, along with a pair of fatalities. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Howard Township, Morris Township, or Monroe Township truck / car accident, call the Knox County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Lake County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite the comparatively large population and adverse driving conditions present in Lake County, the total number of traffic accidents on file is actually on the lower side of the spectrum. In 2007, only 1,269 total traffic accidents were recorded in Lake County, while 2008 saw another 1,299 traffic accidents go on the Lake County books. What is most impressive about these figures is that despite a slight overall increase in total traffic accidents, there were actually less year to year traffic related fatalities reported countywide, with 6 during 2007 and only 3 on file during 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Concord Township, Madison Township, or Painesville truck / car accident, call the Lake County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Lawrence County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
In practice, the roads of Lawrence County are actually very safe compared to other counties in Ohio. With only 1,103 traffic accidents on record during 2007, and another 1,152 during 2008, Lawrence County is actually on the lower side of the danger spectrum for motorists in all of Ohio. Add to this the fact that there were only 11 traffic-related fatalities in 2007 in all of Lawrence County, and only a trio the following year, and the overall road-safety picture for Lawrence County looks really good. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Union Township, Rome Township, or Fayette Township truck / car accident, call the Lawrence County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Licking County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Licking County experienced 1,991 traffic accidents in 2007, and another 1,830 traffic accidents in 2008. A year to year decline of over 8% in total traffic accidents is fairly substantial when discussion a data set that includes approximately 75,000 residents and nearly 2000 records per year. The cause for this decline are unknown at this time, but it is worth point out there was an even greater decline in the percentage of fatal traffic accidents during the same time frame; 2007 saw Licking County put a total of 20 traffic-related fatalities on the books, while 2008 saw only 17 traffic-related fatalities within the borders of Licking County. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Licking Township, Bowling Green Township, or Union Township truck / car accident, call the Licking County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Logan County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Overall, Logan County is a fairly safe place for motorists on a per capita basis. Only 874 traffic accidents were recorded in the entire county during 2007, and another 1,001 were recorded in 2008. Despite a 14.5% increase in year to year traffic accidents, the entire county is still relatively safe. This is especially true since the number of overall traffic-related fatalities declined from 11 from 7 during the same time-frame, while the number of PDO crashes increased from 711 to 752. The bottom line is that fatalities were down, PDO crashes were up, and the entire county remained a relatively safe place. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Lake Township, Jefferson Township, or Stokes Township truck / car accident, call the Logan County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Lorain County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Lorain County experiences a relatively average number of traffic accidents for a county in Ohio each year. Given the inclement weather, humidity, and road conditions, the figures should be viewed with some additional context. Simply put, driving in Lorain County from September to March often presents motorists with challenges that are not seen throughout the country. Thus, the 1,857 total traffic accidents on file in 2007 and 1,908 in 2008 should be viewed with that fact in mind. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an Elyria, Amherst Township, or Sheffield Township truck / car accident, call the Lorain County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Lucas County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite being home to over 100,000 residents, there are surprisingly few traffic accidents in Lucas County. In fact, only 2,407 total traffic accidents were recorded in Lucas County during 2007, and another 2,548 during 2008. Of these nearly 5,000 traffic accidents, there were only 30 traffic-related fatalities, 17 of which occurred in 2007. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an Sylvania Township, Springfield Township, or Monclova Township truck / car accident, call the Lucas County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Madison County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Madison County is a relatively safe place for motorists according to data provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. In 2007, only 612 traffic accidents were recorded countywide, and another 772 were recoded the following year. The 26% year for year increase in total traffic accidents is certainly alarming, and worth exploring further, but it may be partially attributable to the small data set being examined. Simply put, a smaller data is more prone to dramatic influences, though 40,213 residents is not small enough that only a few traffic accidents could sway it one way or another. Instead, small changes in policy and how accidents are recorded may be to blame, or there may be other conditions that need to be considered. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Jefferson Township, Deer Creek Township, or Pleasant Township truck / car accident, call the Madison County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Mahoning County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Mahoning County recorded a grand total of 4,464 traffic accidents and only 9 traffic-related fatalities in 2007, which is in line with statewide averages. Another 4,413 traffic accidents went on the county books during 2008, along with 11 traffic-related fatalities. The number of alcohol-related traffic accidents reported during those two years remained a consistent 202, though 2008 did see only a pair of alcohol-related traffic fatalities while 2007 saw 5 such occurrences. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Austintown, Boardman, or Beaver Township truck / car accident, call the Mahoning County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Jackson County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite Lick not being the most populous city within Jackson County, with only 2682 residents, a total of 195 total traffic accidents were reported in 2007. Jefferson, with over 3500 residents, barely had a quarter of the total accidents the same year with only 57 total traffic accidents reported. While the small size of Jackson County and its various townships might make this seem like a statistical aberration caused by a small data set, the same trend repeated itself in 2008; Lick had a total of 172 traffic accidents and Jefferson only reported a total of 64. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Lick Township, Franklin Township, or Madison Township truck / car accident, call the Jackson County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Wyandot County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
The overall traffic accident rate in Wyandot County could be characterized as slightly less than average, with 569 traffic accidents reported during 2007. 2008 saw Wyandot County record another 553 traffic accidents, as well as a pair of traffic-related deaths. The 2 traffic related deaths reported during 2008 were the result of 2 separate and unique traffic accidents, a significant improvement over the 6 traffic accidents that took 10 lives on the roads of Wyandot County during 2007. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Salem Township, Crane Township, or Crawford Township truck / car accident, call the Wyandot County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Wood County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite the difficult driving conditions presented to motorists in Wood County during a significant portion of the year, the overall statistics relating to traffic accidents reported by the Ohio Department of Public Safety seem only slightly on the dangerous side. During 2007, Wood County recorded a grand total of 1,970 traffic accidents as well as 19 traffic related fatalities that were the product of 19 separate traffic accidents. 2008 saw another 1,880 traffic accidents go on the books of Wood County, along with 14 more traffic-related fatalities that were the result of 13 unique traffic accidents. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Center Township, Perrysburg Township, or Lake Township truck / car accident, call the Wood County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Williams County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
These same reports show Williams County to be a dangerous place for motorists in Ohio, with 1,119 traffic accidents and 5 lives lost due to traffic accidents during 2007. 2008 saw a near repeat of these figures, with 1,142 traffic accidents and a total of 8 lives lost on the roads of Williams County. While the overall population is probably too low to draw meaningful conclusions from only a single year of data, the fact that these numbers stay so stable is as interesting as it is disturbing. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Bradley Township, Superior Township, or Pulaski Township truck / car accident, call the Williams County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Marion County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Overall, Marion County is a safe place for motorists, especially when the statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety are viewed on a per capita basis. Only 1,129 traffic accidents were reported in Marion County during 2007, and those traffic accidents resulted in only 8 deaths and 432 traffic-related injuries. In other words, roughly two thirds of the traffic accidents reported in Marion County during 2007 did not result in injury or death. 2008 saw some very similar statistics with 1,161 total traffic accidents reported, along with 6 traffic-related fatalities, and only 359 traffic-related injuries. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Marion Township, Pleasant Township, or Grand Prairie Township truck / car accident, call the Marion County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Medina County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Overall, Medina County is a dangerous place for motorists in Ohio, with 2,052 total traffic accidents on record in 2007 and a stunning 2,500 the following year. An increase of almost 25% in year to year traffic accidents is alarming, especially when it is almost impossible to suggest that statistical anomalies may be at work. After all, a data set of almost 75,000 residents should be sufficient to provide reasonably stable traffic accident figures, and indeed this is the case with some of the countywide traffic-related statistics. For example, there were 19 traffic-related deaths during 2007 and an equal number during 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Medina Township, Hinkley Township, or Wadsworth truck / car accident, call the Medina County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Meigs County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite this fact, Meigs County is actually a very safe place for motorists in Ohio. Recording only 387 total traffic accidents in 2007, and 345 the following year, Meigs County is a remarkably safe place for motorists. Further underscoring this observation is the fact that only 4 individuals lost their lives on the roads of Meigs County during 2007, and another 3 during the following year. Even though it is usually worth noting that smaller data sets are prone to anomalies, the crash statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety seem remarkably stable as far as Meigs County is concerned. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Salisbury Township, Chester Township, or Sutton Township truck / car accident, call the Meigs County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Wayne County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite the adverse driving conditions that Ohio presents its residents and travelers with, Wayne County is surprisingly safe on a per capita basis. During 2007, only 1,446 traffic accidents were reported in all of Wayne County. These numbers did change significantly in 2008, when they reached 1,630, but there may be a number of possible explanations for this particular increase in overall traffic accidents. Another slight increase in traffic-related statistics in the same timeframe involved fatal traffic accidents. In 2007, a total of 12 unique traffic accidents killed 13 people while in 2008 13 unique traffic accidents resulted in 15 fatalities. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Chippewa Township, Wooster Township, or Green Township truck / car accident, call the Wayne County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Mercer County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite this fact, Mercer County is surprisingly safe from a statistical standpoint. With only 578 total traffic accidents on record in 2007 and 497 the next year, Mercer County has a surprisingly low traffic accident rate. At first glance, it might seem as if these statistics were simple anomalies that could be attributed to a modest data set, but that does not appear to be the case when looking at the other crash-related statistics. For example, 5 people lost their lives on the roads of Mercer County during 2007, as did 10 the following year. These figures are well within the averages, and even low, considering the overall population of the county. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Jefferson Township, Gibson Township, or Dublin Township truck / car accident, call the Mercer County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Washington County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Despite the fact that Ohio offers drivers difficult challenges during a significant portion of the average year, Washington County is actually fairly safe according to the records provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. With only 890 traffic accidents on file in 2007, and another 893 in 2008, Washington County is actually very safe. Add to this the fact that only 4 people lost their lives on the roads of Washington County, and only 7 the following year, and it is easy to view the county as a very safe place for motorists. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Muskingum Township, Marietta Township, or Washington Township truck / car accident, call the Washington County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Warren County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
Covering 407 square miles, 7 of which are covered in water during most of the year, it would appear that Warren County adds even more humidity and liquid to the already dangerous driving conditions that Ohio experiences during several months out of the average year. This danger shows itself in the comparatively high number of overall traffic accidents experienced in Warren County during the average year. For example, 2007 saw Warren County record a grand total of 2,711 traffic accidents go on the books, and another 3,004 were added to that figure the next year. Despite these high overall crash statistics, only 9 people lost their lives on the roads of Warren County during 2007, as well as 10 more during 2008. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Hamilton Township, Deerfield Township, or Turtle Creek Township truck / car accident, call the Warren County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Vinton County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
The Ohio Department of Public Safety recorded a total of 313 traffic accidents on the roads of Vinton County during 2007, and another 332 the following year. These numbers are well within expectations, though there appears to be a slightly high number of traffic-related fatalities with 4 on the books during 2007 and another 5 on record during 2008. It is unclear whether these numbers are simply anomalies due to a limited data set or indications of potential problems. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Swan Township, Elk Township, or Richland Township truck / car accident, call the Vinton County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Miami County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
In terms of road safety, Miami County is on the safe side of average, but just barely. With only 1,323 traffic accidents on record in 2007, and another 1,255 in 2008, Miami County is well within the normal range for Ohio. It is also worth noting that Ohio providers drivers with many challenges due its often inclement weather and wet roads. Thus, the 11 traffic-related fatalities in 2007, and 8 in 2008 are not necessarily high. If anything, these numbers reflect a low countywide traffic-related fatality rate. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Concord Township, Spring Creek Township, or Bethel Township truck / car accident, call the Miami County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Van Wert County Ohio Car Accident Attorney Discusses Statistics
The comparatively low population of Van Wert County makes drawing any conclusions from the statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Public Safety somewhat problematic. Instead, it would be advisable to look at the trends that form by looking at the statistics from multiple years, in this case 2007 and 2008. For example, there were 446 traffic accidents recorded in Van Wert County during 2007 and another 461 the following year. These statistics seem reasonably stable, as do the pair of traffic-related fatalities during each year. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a Pleasant Township, Ridge Township, or Libery Township truck / car accident, call the Van Wert County auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.

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Serious Injuries:

What if the person who hit me was not cited for causing the collision?
Many people injured in an Ohio motor vehicle accident believe that in order to be compensated the person who hit them must have been cited by police.
The Battle Over Reasonable Value of Medical Services In Ohio Personal Injury Cases Continues
People who are injured in Ohio due to the negligence of someone else are sometimes surprised when they are met with resistance from the at-fault person's insura
Hit and Run Auto Accidents
It is illegal in Ohio to leave the scene of an accident involving damage to another person's property or person.
How Choosing the Right Attorney Can Affect Your Ohio Personal Injury Claim
Insurance Companies Keep Track of Attorney’s Track Record. How Choosing the Right Attorney Can Affect Your Ohio Personal Injury Claim.
Why Constant Headaches After a Truck or Car Accident May Require a Brain Injury Lawyer
If you've been in a car accident, you need to assess your injuries immediately. Most accidents involve some sort of minor brain injury.
Brain Injury and Brain Scans After Accidents
Brain injury often occurs during motorcycle, truck and car accidents. This can result in permanent brain damage. It is important to have a brain scan done ASAP.
Ohio Caps The Amount of Damages That Can Be Awarded For Personal Injuries
Like many other states, Ohio has statutory caps on the damages a person can receive for injuries due to someone’s negligence.
Medical Malpractice in Ohio: There Are Time Limitations. Find Out if You Need to Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights!
If you are a victim of medical malpractice, you may want to pursue a medical malpractice claim against your doctor; how long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Who Is Liable For Dog Bite Injuries in Ohio?
If you have been bitten by a dog in Cleveland, you may assume the dog owner is liable for your injuries. This may or may not be true. Dog bite law in Ohio is complex. To successfully navigate the Ohio legal system and receive compensation for your dog bite injuries, you need an Akron serious injury attorney who is familiar with state and local dog bite laws and who has the experience to get you fair compensation. For more information about the rights of dog bite victims, contact Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.
Mild TBI May Go Undiagnosed; Learn the Signs And Symptoms
Did you know that it’s not always possible to detect a head injury? In fact, most traumatic brain injury is mild and the symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury can be very subtle. Often, the injury victim has no idea that they sustained an injury until days or even weeks after the accident. Learn the signs of mild TBI. If you have been injured because of the negligence of another, you may have an Ohio personal injury claim. To learn more about your rights to injury compensation, contact the Akron serious injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. Call our office at 1-800-218-4243 to schedule an appointment with a Ohio brain injury lawyer.
The Ohio Accident Victim’s Guide to Serious Injury: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Children
How do you know if your young child has sustained a serious brain injury? Children are not able to communicate that they have a headache, feel nauseous, are confused or are experiencing blurred vision and other sensory problems. Here are signs you can watch for that may indicate the presence of a head injury in young children. If your child has sustained a serious brain injury, your child and your family may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, therapy, on-going care, your loss of earnings, your child’s loss of earning potential, loss of quality of life and other damages. To learn more about the rights of victims of serious injury in Ohio, call the Akron personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. We have successfully represented victims of serious injury throughout the state of Ohio. 1-800-218-4243.
Food poisoning? Victims of food borne illness have rights. Chester Law Group may be able to help.
Food poisoning or food borne illness occurs when food contaminated with bacteria, parasites or viruses is consumed. Typically, the contamination occurs as a result of improper food processing, handling, preparation or storage. Poisonous chemicals, pesticides, and other harmful substances can also cause food borne illness. When manufacturers, growers, restaurateurs and retailers are negligent in ensuring proper food handling and hygiene, they may be considered liable when their tainted food is consumed by the public. If you or a family member has suffered from food poisoning from a pre-packaged food or from eating at an Ohio restaurant, you may have a question about your legal rights. Chester Law Group can help. Call the Akron personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group, 1-800-218-4243, to learn more.
Slip and Falls Can Lead To Something Far More Serious
This year, over 9 million people in the USA will slip and fall, and their resulting injuries will range from something as minor as a scraped knee to something as major as disfigurement, paralysis or death. All of these incidents will, however, cost a lot of people a lot of money. If you've been seriously injured in a slip and fall or have lost a loved one in an Ohio truck / car accident, call the Ohio serious injury and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Injured by a recalled drug? You are not alone. Drug recalls quadrupled in 2009.
Recalls of prescription drugs in the United States are soaring. The number of drugs pulled from U.S. pharmacy shelves over safety concerns more than quadrupled last year. If you or a loved one has sustained serious injury from a recalled drug, contact the Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. If you have a case, we may be able to help you get fair compensation for all your injury-related losses including hospital bills, pain and suffering and lost wages. To learn more, call us at 1-800-348-2616.
Ohio Brain Injury Attorney Discusses The Importance of Representation
Traumatic brain injuries are one of the most difficult injuries for patients and their families to deal with, regardless of how the injury was caused. The person or persons suffering from traumatic brain injuries are often left in a state where they may be essentially helpless without care, or perhaps they are facing a long road to recovery that will ultimately still leave them with special needs that they did not have before the incident(s) that left them with a traumatic brain injury. If you or someone you love has experienced a serious brain injury, call the Ohio brain injury attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.
What is Mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma, often simply called mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops in the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body know as the mesothelium. The most common cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is commonly found in the outer lining of the lungs and the internal wall of the chest, the lining of the abdominal cavity and less commonly in the sac that surrounds the heart.
Chester Law Group protects the rights of those injured or abused in Ohio nursing homes.
Nursing homes exist to provide care for our elders who are no longer able to live independently. Many Ohio nursing homes provide excellent care, but unfortunately many facilities are understaffed or poorly staffed and do not provide all the care, therapy and attention that residents require. There is no valid reason for abuse of the elderly. If you suspect inadequate care, neglect or abuse, in a Cleveland nursing home or anywhere in Ohio, call the Ohio personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. We can give your loved one a voice and end the silent abuse. 1-800-218-4243.
Burns: Serious injuries with serious consequences
In the United States, burns rank second only to car accidents as the leading cause of accidental death and disability. If you suffered a burn injury because of the negligence or wrongful act of another person or company, you may have an Ohio serious injury case. Contact the Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group to learn more. 1-800-218-4243.
Happy Fourth of July: Ohio firework safety tips.
Last year, 8,800 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for serious injury caused by fireworks. About 67 percent of those treated (5,900) were injured during the one-month period surrounding the Fourth of July. Last year, 8,800 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for serious injury caused by fireworks. About 67 percent of those treated (5,900) were injured during the one-month period surrounding the Fourth of July. The Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group wish you and your family a happy and safe Independence Day. But, if someone is injured and you need a lawyer, we are available at any time. Call 1-800-218-4243.
Can I Sue My Landlord or a Store Owner for Leaving Ice or Snow on the Sidewalk?
Winters in Ohio are brutal. They are full of ice and snow. This is just how it is and Ohio law reflects the inherent dangers we all accept each winter by living in Ohio. Many Ohioans are seriously injured when they slip and fall on ice or snow outside their apartments or at a local store. The question I am asked by these people all the time is "can i sue the store for slipping on ice in their parking lot or sidewalk?" In the context of living quarters, "can i sue my landlord for not shoveling snow or removing ice at my apartment or condominium?"
How can I cope with the ordeal of a traumatic brain injury?
In many scenarios, some traumatic brain injuries can often prove to be fatal. Very often, the results of a car accident and/or fall can turn out to be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated within a stipulated time frame. On the other hand, if one would take the legal aspects of such injuries into consideration, it can not only be tough to prove them in the court of law, but the lawyers would also find it tough to predict the right compensation to be extracted for a plaintiff.
Eight steps to take if your child has been bitten by a dog in Ohio
About 850,000 people seek medical attention for dog bites each year. More than half of these victims are children. If your child is seriously injured in a dog bite attack, do you know what to do? These tips can help protect your Ohio dog bite case. If your child has been seriously injured and you have questions about your rights, call Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.
Does the party-at-fault's auto insurance company have to pay for punitive damages or attorney fees awarded when a drunk driver hits me?
The Ohio Supreme court has ruled in Neal-Pettit v. Lahman, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-1829 that attorney fees awarded to victims may have to be paid by auto insurance companies even though they are based on intentional or malicious actions that are not covered by the auto policy. This is a good decision that encourages the injured victims’ lawyers to seek full compensation for the injured person. The odd result is that the punitive damage award is not paid by the insurer, but the attorney fees may have to be paid.
Hurt in an Ohio slip and fall accident? Chester Law Group can help.
Slip and fall accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries and even deaths in Akron and throughout Ohio. If you have suffered a serious injury as the result of a slip and fall caused by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property or at a place of business, you have rights. Contact Chester Law Group to learn if you have a case and how we can help you get the compensation that you are entitled to. Call 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a FREE consultation today.
Ohio medical malpractice victims – Chester Law Group can help.
Medical malpractice, or medical negligence, occurs when a medical professional fails to meet the standard of good medical practice in his or her field of practice. If you or a loved one are a victim of medical malpractice in Ohio, you have rights. Victims of medical malpractice are entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries and losses, including medical costs, pain and suffering, psychological stress, lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Chester Law Group has represents victims of serious injury and wrongful death throughout Ohio. We have the experience to take on and win medical malpractice cases. If you or a loved one were injured because of medical error or medical malpractice in Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown or anywhere in Ohio, call our office at 1-800-218-4243. We can help.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Do you have an Ohio personal injury case?
Traumatic brain injury or TBI is an injury that results when sudden trauma, such as a blow to the head, causes damage to the brain. Every year there are more than 1,365,000 emergency room visits for treatment of TBI. If you or someone you love has sustained a TBI because of negligence, the recklessness or misconduct of a business, or in an Ohio car crash, you may be eligible to file a personal injury case to recover damages such as medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages and other damages. Contact Chester Law Group Co., LPA at 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a free consultation about your case.
An Ohio accident victim's guide to whiplash, the most common car crash injury.
Whiplash is one of the most common and most annoying injuries associated with car accidents. If you have whiplash, you should seek medical treatment. Medical documentation of your injures is important if you want to receive full compensation for your injury from the insurance companies. While whiplash is the injury most commonly covered by insurance claims, insurance companies will do everything they can to devalue your damages. Chester Law Group represents those who are injured in car accidents in Cleveland, Akron and throughout Ohio. If you have been in a car accident and have questions about insurance claims or a settlement, contact our office at 1-800-218-4243 before agreeing to anything.
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Long Term Medical Problems
Not only can a traumatic brain injury lead to numerous disabilities, but sometimes this type of injury can also lead to medical conditions in the future. For instance, Alzheimer's disease, dementia and Parkinson's disease have all been linked to earlier brain injury.
Your Life Changed by a Spinal Cord Injury
Every day people are injured in accidents across Ohio. Tragically, some of these accident victims will sustain permanent injuries. A serious accident can lead to numerous kinds of injuries including spinal cord damage. Most of the time, this type of injury is life changing.

Most spinal cord injury victims will become permanently disabled due to paralysis. The whole body can suffer from a loss of movement (quadriplegia) or just the lower portion of the body (paraplegia), depending on the nature of the spinal injury.
More Harm Than Good? What To Do When a Medical Professional is At Fault in Your Injury Case
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical professionals are in the business of healing people, and we put them in a position of trust. We trust our doctors to make the right decisions in our treatment, our nurses to keep us safe during a hospital stay, and our pharmacists to dispense the right medications and to warn us about dangerous drug interactions. But what happens when medical professionals do more harm than good? What should you do when a doctor or professional caregiver is responsible for seriously injuring you or a loved one?
Insurance companies use their power and money to change the laws in their favor
Most people know that health insurance companies for years have been raising premiums, denying coverage for pre-existing injuries, and basically doing whatever they can to increase profits for shareholders at the patient's expense. What many people don't know is that auto insurance companies are doing the same thing as their health insurance cousins. Auto insurance companies are increasing their premiums and deductibles while they are spending a lot of money to lobby the government to change the laws to suit their interests. Sometimes they even help write the laws that get passed! In their quest to increase profits by reducing payouts on injury claims, they end up taking away your right to a fair and just recovery by obstructing the ability of malpractice, personal injury and insurance victims to get a fair settlement without hiring a lawyer and spending years in court fighting to get what is already owed.

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Truck Accidents:

How Your Own Insurance Can Protect You From Negligent Drivers In Ohio
Many drivers are unaware that their own automobile insurance contains a type of coverage known as Uninsured/Underinsured motorists coverage or “UM/UIM” coverage
Using Mediation as a Valuable Settlement Tool in Ohio Personal Injury Cases
One of the pretrial steps that usually occurs prior to a trial is mediation. Mediation is when the parties from both sides of a lawsuit meet with a court hired
Should You Consult a Truck Accident Attorney For Your Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been involved in an accident that involves a semi or big rig then you should consult with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible.
How to Prevent Truck and Car Accidents
Accidents between semi trucks and cars are generally serious creating long-term injury and in some cases death. How do you prevent them?
What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents
Semi truck and automobile accidents occur everyday and in about half of these accidents the semi truck driver is responsible.
Trucks Make Ohio Roads Even More Dangerous Than They Already Are
The roads can be a dangerous place in Ohio, but they can be even more dangerous when large commercial vehicles are involved. Many truck drivers are under substantial pressure to meet increasingly tight deadlines and that can cause them to drive in an overly aggressive manner. Add to this the fact that Ohio routinely receives between two and eight feet of snow a year on top of a generous 37+ inches of rain and it is easy enough to argue that the roads are dangerous enough without aggressive drivers making them worse. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an Ohio truck / car accident, call the Ohio truck accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
What is a jack-knife tractor-trailer accident? Can these deadly accidents be prevented on Ohio highways?
A jack-knife refers to the type of accident that occurs when a big rig skids and the trailer swings out to form a 90 degree angle with the tractor. These types of accidents are especially deadly because the tractor-trailer can block an entire roadway and cause a multi-vehicle pile-up with many casualties. If you have been injured or someone you love has died in a jack-knife accident on an Ohio highway, contact the Cleveland trucking accident attorneys at Chester Law Group. We have the skills to investigate the accident and get you the full compensation that you deserve for your injuries and losses. The initial consultation is always free. Call us anytime at 1-800-218-4243.
What are the most common causes of Ohio trucking accidents?
In just over half of commercial truck accidents, the big rig driver is at fault. If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one to an Ohio trucking accident, you may be entitled to insurance compensation from the trucking company. However, trucking companies often employ teams of lawyers who try to minimize the amount the company must pay. The Cleveland trucking accident attorneys at Chester Law Group can help to protect your rights. We have the experience to go up against the big trucking companies and to get you the fair compensation you deserve. To learn more, call our office at 1-800-218-4243
What You Should Know About Trucking Safety Regulations
Between 2003 and 2006, large truck accidents were the cause of 5000 fatalities per year, according to the Truck Safety Coalition. Driving a semi truck requires special training and careful attention. If a driver loses control of an 18-wheeler, the damage could be catastrophic.

This is why stringent trucking regulations are essential for the safety of truckers and ordinary drivers. Thankfully, some legislators are taking steps in the right direction.

In 2005, laws were changed in favor of trucking companies that allow for an increase in the amount of hours semi truck drivers are allowed to drive..., despite opposition from the Teamsters and trucking safety advocates. The rule was repeatedly struck down in various courts, but the trucking industry managed to extend driving hours anyway.
Truck Driver Fatigue: A Serious Safety Issue We Can’t Afford to Ignore
According to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, collisions involving semi trucks are responsible for 5,000 deaths and nearly 150,000 injuries in the United States every year. In crashes involving both tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles, the overwhelming majority of fatalities are the occupants of the passenger vehicle. Still, hundreds of truck drivers die each year as well.

Why are large trucks involved in so many deadly accidents?

Several factors might be involved, including:

* The size of the truck: A large and heavy vehicle like a semi will do more damage in an accident than a car or even an SUV.

* The amount of time on the road: Trucks are built for shipping, and they make up a sizeable percentage of interstate traffic.

* Truck driver fatigue: Truck drivers spend hours on the road, but dangerous fatigue is avoidable.
Commercial Truck Accidents
The last kind of accident you want to be in is one with a semi truck because when one happens, odds are it is not a minor fender bender. A traffic accident that involves a commercial truck, such as an eighteen-wheeler or other large freight carrier, can be much more catastrophic than an ordinary car accident. A typical fully-loaded large commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Because of this size difference, and the basic laws of physics, any collision between a commercial truck and a smaller vehicle is likely to tragically result in serious, even fatal, injuries. Surprisingly, fatal truck accidents are more likely to occur in rural areas.

In an effort to increase profits, many truck drivers exceed the amount of hours they are legally permitted to drive. Sadly, in the last ten years, the number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes has increased by 10% due to fatigued semi truck drivers, unsafe semi truck operation, and large, unstable semi truck loads.

Commercial truck accidents can be even more dangerous depending on what kind of cargo the truck is carrying. For instance, hazardous or flammable materials can compound the injuries you have already sustained from the initial crash including burns and respiratory injuries.

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Motorcycle Accidents:

Why You Should Consult an Experienced Motorcycle Injury Attorney?
You should always consult a motorcycle injury attorney as soon as possible if you have been in an accident while riding a motorcycle.
Motorcycle Accidents and Serious Brain Injury
If you've been in a motorcycle accident, it is important to contact a Motorcycle injury lawyer ASAP. Most motorcycle accidents tend to be serious.
Motorcycle Accidents and Brain Anatomy: How Do I Really Know If I Have Permanent Brain Damage From The Accident?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is very common with motorcycle accidents. TBI often involves damage to different areas of the brain.
What a Motorcycle Injury Attorney Will Do For You
At Chester Law Group, we have some of the most experienced motorcycle injury attorneys in the country. We understand the hardships that these accidents create.

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Wrongful Death:

Wrongful Death Cases and Brain Injury
Your wrongful death lawyer is experienced in these types of cases and can help guide you through these difficult times.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Brain Injury
If you have lost a loved one in a truck, car, motorcycle or pedestrian accident, you should contact an Ohio wrongful death attorney.
What is Wrongful Death?
It is important to contact a wrongful death lawyer immediately when you suspect that someone else’s carelessness has caused the death of a loved one.
Can I sue a hospital if I contract MRSA while in the hospital?
Over the last few months I have received many phone calls and emails from people who have contracted MRSA while staying in the hospital for routine surgeries, etc. They all ask me the same question: Can I sue the hospital because I contracted MRSA while staying at the hospital? I say yes you can sue, but you don’t automatically win just because you contracted MRSA. You have to show that the hospital did something wrong and that negligence led to you contracting MRSA or not being treated effectively. This area of litigation is complicated and cases can be difficult and costly to win. I suggest that if you or someone you love was infected with MRSA and you believe that a medical provider may have done something wrong, you need to talk to an Ohio MRSA lawyer attorney. Please give us a call at the Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243. The time you have to bring this type of lawsuit can be as short as one year so call us now.
Ohio Injury Law: Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Ohio?
If you have lost a loved one to the negligence or wrongful act of another, you may be considering filing an Ohio wrongful death case. This article answers questions about who can file a wrongful death claim and how much time they have to do it. If you have additional questions, call the Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney who specializes in Ohio injury law. The attorney will listen to your story and advise you on the best way to proceed with your claim.
Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney Discusses The Importance of Preparation and Research
Wrongful death litigation is not only extremely serious, but it is often one that involves an incredible amount of preparation and research. There are many aspects of handling a wrongful death claim that can be particularly difficult, but at it's heart any wrongful death lawsuit is about a death due to negligence or unjust action/lack of action. This may sound neat and clean on the surface, but the facts are surprisingly different and often open to dispute. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an Ohio truck / car accident, call the Ohio auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
Shocking Statistics on Mini Blind-Related Deaths Discussed by Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney
Tragically, few consumers realize that their preference in window coverings can lead to the death of their children or children visiting their home and/or place of business. According to an article in the June 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, 359 children were strangled by mini blind cords between 1981 and 1995. Even more tragic is the fact that over 93 percent of the victims were toddlers or infants. At a rate of approximately one incident per two weeks, mini blind strangulation is a very serious risk but it also comes with a unique set of legal problems to deal with. If you have lost a loved one due to a mini blind-related death, call the Ohio wrongful death attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.
Ohio highway work zone deaths can be prevented.
Every year, more than 40,000 injuries in highway work zone-related crashes. Unfortunately, some of these accidents also lead to fatalities. In 2009, there were 5,012 crashes in work zones along Ohio roadways and thirteen people lost their lives to Ohio work zone traffic accidents. If you have been seriously injured or your loved one has been killed by a reckless driver in a construction zone, call the Ohio personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. Our Akron accident lawyers can help you with your personal injury or wrongful death case. We can get you the insurance compensation that you deserve for your losses. To learn more call our office at 1-800-218-4213.
Mini Blind and Window Covering Product Dangers
At the Chester Law Group, we are committed to making a change and helping victims who have been affected by a mini blind strangulation death. Sometimes it is not just about the money that families of this type of tragedy are entitled to, but it is about making a change. It’s about making sure mini blind deaths do not continue to happen.
Do Mini Blind and Window Covering Products Endanger My Child?
At the Chester Law Group, we are committed to making a change and helping victims who have been affected by a mini blind strangulation death. Sometimes it is not just about the money that families of this type of tragedy are entitled to, but it is about making a change. It’s about making sure mini blind deaths do not continue to happen.
Filing a wrongful death claim in Ohio? Here’s what you need to know.
If you have lost a loved one because of the wrongful act or negligence of another, you may be overwhelmed at the thought of legal action. The damages awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit cannot begin to make up for your family’s loss, but they do serve as a form of accountability. The personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group can help. We will get your family all the accountability and compensation that you are entitled to. Call our office at 1-800-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your loss.
MRSA Infections: Be Informed Before a Minor Scrape Becomes a Life-Threatening Infection
With respect to car accidents in Ohio, any competent Ohio car accident lawyer will tell you that contracting MRSA while being treated for accident related injuries becomes part of your car accident lawsuit damages. The party who caused the accident is liable for all damages reasonably foreseeable from his negligence. Contracting MRSA from accident related treatment or injuries is arguably foreseeable and the at-fault driver should pay these medical bills and pain and suffering surrounding these MRSA related injuries. If a person dies from MRSA contracted from injuries or treatment from the accident, then the car accident claim becomes a wrongful death claim.
The Financial Burden of Losing a Spouse, Parent, or Child
When you look at the rest of the world, Ohio seems like a pretty safe place. You've made a home here; you may be raising a family. You work hard to take care of the people you love, but even in Ohio, families are visited with tragedy. If the unthinkable happens-if you lose your spouse in a car accident, or your son dies because of a mishap during a routine surgery-what happens to the life you've sacrificed so much to build?

Of course, your life will never be the same. Of course you will grieve for your loss. But have you thought about your family's financial stability? Probably not. It's difficult enough just to consider a tragic event like the death of a loved one, not to mention the financial implications of that loss. The sad reality is that an unexpected death often burdens a grieving family with unresolved debts.

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The Importance of Witnesses in an Ohio Personal Injury Case
Witnesses in an Ohio personal injury lawsuit can be very important to a case and in some instances can be the deciding factor.
Keeping “Insurance” Out of Ohio Trials
When you are hurt in an accident due to the negligence or careless of another person, whether in a car accident
What is “Colossus” and how do insurance companies use it to value my personal injuries?
Colussus is a software program used by many of the top auto insurance companies to calculate the settlement value of car accident, truck accident,
Birth Injuries: Should You Consult A Birth Injury Attorney?
A birth injury attorney can examine all of the documented medical evidence and any other medical records to determine a birth injury.
The Defense Medical Exam in Ohio Personal Injury Cases
The Defense Medical Exam in Ohio Personal Injury Cases

In more serious injury cases that have been filed in Court, the Defense may request that you be exami
Who's Responsible for Birth Injuries?
Birth injuries involve malpractice on the part of your doctor, hospital or nurse before, during and after delivery of your baby.
Your Rights and Birth Injury
In general baby deliveries have few complications. Seven out of 1000 births will involve some form of birth injury.
Medical Bills for Unsuccessful Treatment Considered Reasonable and Necessary in an Ohio Personal Injury Case?
Insurance companies are always coming up with creative arguments to justify low payouts to injured victims in personal injury cases.
What is a Birth Injury and How Do They Occur?
Birth injury cases are very complex – medically, emotionally and legally. There are several different types of birth injury cases.
Motor Accidents and Diffusion Tenor Imaging
A new technique in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) known as Diffusion Tensor imaging (DTI) MRI has been developed.
Back Injury and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
A new imaging system known as the Digital Motion X-Ray system (DMX) produces 3-D color images while the patient moves.
Dealing With Unpaid Medical Bills After a Personal Injury in Ohio
Many people who have been injured in Ohio from a motor vehicle accident or other personal injury will often settle their claim with the insurance co. quickly.
WHAT IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY OBTAINS MY MEDICAL RECORDS WITHOUT MY CONSENT?
When you are injured in Ohio as a result of someone's negligence (whether in a car accident, truck accident, hit by a car crossing the road or crosswalk, etc.)
IF I AM INVOVLVED IN AN OHIO CAR ACCIDENT WILL THE INSURANCE COMPANY USE MY PRIOR DRIVING RECORD AGAINST ME?
People injured in a motor vehicle accident due to someone else's negligence are usually on the other end of many tactics utilized by insurance companies to try
HOW DO YOU SHOW THAT THE OTHER DRIVER WAS NEGLIGENT AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK ACCIDENT IN OHIO?
When another driver was negligent in causing a collision in Ohio they have committed what is legally known as a tort.
HOW YOUR OHIO PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WILL INITIALLY HANDLE YOUR CASE
By obtaining a competent lawyer early in your case you will get the insurance company off your back as well as allowing your attorney the time necessary to build your case. After you initially meet with you attorney, your lawyer will likely begin to investigate your claim and obtain necessary information. This involves reviewing documents such as police reports, witness statements, other physical evidence such as car damage, a review of appropriate laws and court opinions, medical reports, medical bills, insurance information, and lost wage information. By reviewing this information early, your attorney will be able to develop a strategy for obtaining the best results in your case, in addition to being able to see what other information if any he/she should obtain.
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN AFFECT YOUR OHIO PERSONAL INJURY CASE
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN AFFECT YOUR OHIO PERSONAL INJURY CASE
What To Look For in Choosing an Ohio Personal Injury Attorney
Choosing a lawyer to represent you in order to protect your legal rights and of those you love is very important...
THE FOUR PHASES OF A PERSONAL INJURY (AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT) CASE. 1 of 4
THE FOUR PHASES OF A PERSONAL INJURY (AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT) CASE. Part 2 of 4
THE FOUR PHASES OF A PERSONAL INJURY (AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT) CASE. Part 3 of 4
THE FOUR PHASES OF A PERSONAL INJURY (AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT) CASE. Part 4 of 4
Can settling a personal injury claim cost me my health insurance, Medicaid, SSI, SSDI or Medicare benefits?
Chester Law Group 1-800-218-4243. How to lose your benefits and get little or no money from your settlement by not dealing with your health carrier appropriately…Yes, you can lose your health benefits by settling your personal injury case by yourself incorrectly. When most people think about settling their personal injury claim, they are usually concerned about how much money they will be receiving from the party-at-fault, known as the tortfeasor. The client knows that they have to pay their lawyer and other costs, and pay any unpaid medical bills, and many think they get to keep all the rest of the money. Boy can they be wrong, and pay dearly for it.
Tips to help you find the right personal injury attorney in Cleveland
If you have been seriously injured in a Cleveland car accident or because of the negligent acts of another person or business, you may be wondering if you have an Ohio personal injury claim. The best way to get reliable information about your legal rights is to talk to a lawyer These tips can help you choose a qualified Cleveland attorney to handle your personal injury case. The Chester Law Group. We Chester Law Group combines extensive Cleveland personal injury claim experience with the personal attention you deserve, so you can get the help you need in a professional, but supportive environment. If you need a personal injury attorney in Cleveland, call 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a free consultation.
Four tips to help you find a personal injury attorney in Akron
If you have been seriously injured in an Akron car accident or because of the negligent acts of a person or Akron business, you may be wondering if you have an Ohio personal injury claim. That depends on your situation, but the best way to learn about your legal rights is to talk to a lawyer. Contact the Akron personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. We combine our extensive Akron personal injury claim experience with the personal attention you deserve, so you can get the help you need in a professional, but supportive environment.If you need a personal injury attorney in Akron, call 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a free consultation.
Safe Driving Tips for Teens
As a parent of a teenager it can seem hard to get through to them, but talking to your teenager about safe driving practices can save their lives. Research has shown that parents who take the time to talk to their teen driver about responsible and safe driving habits actually do have safer teen drivers. It only makes sense, knowledge is key in these situations, and it is the lack of experience with car safety that puts so many teens at risk. You cannot assume your child will hear and learn all the real dangers you have learned in your decades of driving just because they take a driving class. That could be a deadly mistake. Communication between parent and child is key to imparting your years of experience. Below are five tips that you as a parent can speak to your teenage driver about to help keep them safe on the roads. Your children are your most precious treasure, and their safety is worth having a possibly uncomfortable conversation with.
Top 10 Ways To Avoid an Ohio Car or Truck Accident
Over the years my attorneys and I have handled thousands of Ohio car and truck accident cases, and we have seen how most car and truck accidents occur. Sometimes the accidents could have been avoided, sometimes not. Very few people intend to harm others while driving. Instead they are mere accidents. But most of the time the “accident” was caused by someone else’s carelessness and failure to pay attention while driving, and was avoidable by the negligent party. That is why they have to pay for the pain they cause others, because they were at fault. They are to blame.

Here is a list of the top ten ways we believe Ohioans can reduce their chances of being in a truck accident or motor vehicle accident on Ohio roads. While none of these tips guarantee that you will not be in a accident, together they reduce your chances of being a victim of an accident.
Where in Ohio Can I File My Ohio Personal Injury Lawsuit? Does It Matter What County I File My Lawsuit In?
As a general rule, the law in Ohio is that an injured party can sue in the county where the injury occurred or where any of the parties at fault live. So for example, if an Columbus resident is hurt in Canton by someone who lives in Cleveland, a lawsuit can be brought in either common pleas court in Stark county, where Canton is, or Cuyahoga county, where Cleveland is.
Why did I, David M. Chester, become an Ohio personal injury lawyer?
Why did I, David M. Chester, become an Ohio personal injury lawyer? I answer this question by taking you back to my early teens and telling you a story about an incident that occurred where my brother was taken to the hospital with horrible stomach pains and severe anemia. The doctor on call could not figure out wat was wrong with my brother. For almost two days, I watched helplessly as the doctor seemed to do nothing. Surgery was performed and the doctor told us she could not figure out what was wrong with my brother. What should have been an hour surgery dragged on for over five hours. A second surgeon was called in upon my family's insistence. He found the bleeding ulcer very quickly and saved my brother's life. This nightmare situation affected me so much that I decided to represent injured Ohioans who were injured by the carelessness or negligence of another. I did not want anyone to feel the helplessness that I felt that day, and that is why I became a personal injury lawyer.
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