You need to understand that getting compensation in the aftermath of a vehicle crash can be difficult, even when the other person was at fault. First, we want to outline some basic steps you can take to help this process flow more smoothly:
- Always seek medical attention for any injuries, no matter how minor they may seem. Some injuries do not show signs or symptoms until hours or days after a crash.
- Document the scene if you can using your phone’s camera. This evidence will be useful for insurance and/or lawsuit purposes.
- Make sure law enforcement gets involved and obtain copies of their reports.
- Contact an attorney who is experienced with these cases.
We know that for the latest reporting year in Ohio, we know that there were 1,094 traffic-crash fatalities and 18,832 traffic-crash injuries. In many cases, these injuries were severe and included:
- Spinal cord injuries (with possible paralysis)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal organ damage/internal bleeding
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Severe lacerations or amputations
The costs associated with crash injuries extend well beyond the medical bills that will begin to pile up (that often reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars). If a crash victim is unable to work due to their injuries, they could lose the income they need to support themselves and their families.
Some of the main contributors to vehicle crashes in Ohio include the following:
- Speeding and reckless drivers
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Failing to stop at stop lights or stop signs
- Those who operate their vehicles while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Those who operate while distracted by phones, devices, food, or other people in the vehicle
When another person’s reckless behavior causes injuries in a crash, they need to be held accountable.
