At the time I’m posting this update, general Ohio scooter laws remain unwritten. Elected officials in the state’s capital city, however, have made it clear that electric scooters, like bicycles, must remain off the sidewalk in order to protect pedestrians. A local ordinance that has the effect of a criminal statute restricts e-scooter riders to […]
Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Required in Ohio? Drivers are not required to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage in Ohio, but it makes a lot of sense to do so. The coverage provides essential protection in many situations, and supplementing your own injury and collision liability coverage with both UM and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage will […]
Ohio law permits victims of someone else’s negligence or recklessness to claim two basic types of damages in personal injury cases. These are damages for economic losses and damages for noneconomic losses. In certain circumstances, an individual who suffered personal injuries can also claim punitive damages. Before getting into an explanation of what constitutes an […]
Nobody wants to receive that dreaded phone call to let them know their child has been injured in a school bus accident. Unfortunately, these incidents do occur and it is our duty to provide the best possible solutions when they do. Whether due to improper supervision or an automobile collision, a school bus accident can […]
As a drunk driving lawyer for the Columbus, Ohio, region who has helped victims of dozens of car crashes, I see three major differences between accidents caused by sober drivers and collisions with injuries caused by drivers under the influence. First, nearly every crash caused by a drunk driver could have been prevented. People who […]
Calculating the average amount of an Ohio car accident settlement would not really mean anything for the injured victim of a specific car crash. Nor would working out the answer to a second question that naturally comes to mind: What is the average time of car accident injury settlement in Ohio? Some cases settle quickly. […]
Automobile accidents happen every day. Besides damage to your car, they can cause a multitude of other issues. Injuries, medical bills, insurance rate hikes and missed wages can come as a direct result of serious car crashes, which is why important to exchange insurance information at the scene of the accident. This will ensure that […]
One of the most severe and traumatic injuries that can occur to a person is one involving the spinal cord. We unfortunately see a number of these cases each year. If you have suffered a life-altering injury as a result of someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, you need to contact a Columbus spinal cord […]
Personal injuries are serious matter. When one party’s negligent behavior causes substantial damage to another party’s wellbeing, it is important that they be held responsible for their actions. At Heit Law, we understand the importance of personal injury attorneys in Columbus, Ohio. If you are seriously injured and need to seek compensation for your bills […]
All drivers want to avoid car accidents. Despite this sentiment, auto accidents fill the roadways throughout the United States on daily basis. If the unfortunate were to occur and you were injured in a car accident, it is important to contact a car wreck lawyer in Columbus, Ohio. The legal professionals at Heit Law LLC […]
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