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News

• Posted on 9/9/2010Cleveland School Bus Driver Arrested After Drunk Driving Crash
• Posted on 9/3/2010Ohio drivers are among the safest in the United States
• Posted on 7/18/2010Man killed in Lorain County motorcycle crash
• Posted on 7/7/2010Lorain man killed in DUI scooter crash

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Auto Accidents

• Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition in an Ohio Personal Injury Case

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Auto Accidents

• I was injured in an Akron car crash while I was driving a relatives car. Whose insurance policy covers my injuries and the damage to the car?
• I was injured in a Cleveland car crash. When should I contact an attorney?
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Protect Yourself on Ohio’s Roads: Steps You Can Take to Avoid a Serious Traffic Collision

In 2008, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 10,113 people suffered incapacitating injuries as a result of a car accident in Ohio, and 1191 people died in car wrecks the same year. 349,180 of the 564,336 total crashes that year involved passenger cars.

With so many vehicle collisions happening every year, how can you protect yourself and your family against injury and loss from a major accident? Of course, you can't control other drivers, but you can take steps to make your drive safer.

Plan ahead

Plan your route before you leave, and check for accidents and traffic hazards online. Several websites provide regular updates on traffic conditions across Ohio. You can also check weather conditions online.

Make sure your car is in good shape before you leave. Check the tire pressure and test your signal lights.

Stay alert

While on the road, use good driving habits, and don't let yourself be distracted.

Don't text and drive, and use a hands-free device if you need to make a phone call.

Never drink and drive, and avoid driving when you are fatigued or ill. Ask your doctor whether you should avoid driving on any of your medications.

Follow the rules

Follow traffic laws and signals, and pay attention to suggested speeds on curves or narrow roads.

If you are involved in an accident:

• Write down information if you can. It is not a good idea to trust your memory in a stressful situation.

• Take pictures if you able.

• Contact the local sheriff's department or the Ohio Highway Patrol and report your accident.

• Seek medical help if needed.

• Contact your insurance company, but don't sign papers or agree to terms without advice. It is always a good idea to consult a lawyer first.

If you have been seriously injured in an Ohio car accident, or if a loved one was killed by the negligence of another driver, contact the experienced Canton car accident lawyers at Chester Law Group Co., LPA.at 1-800-218-4243.

Contact us today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation about your personal injury legal needs.

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