Distracted Rideshare Drivers in Ohio: Who Is Liable After an Uber or Lyft Crash?
The ride feels routine until you glance up and realize your Uber or Lyft driver is scrolling the app, texting, or juggling GPS prompts while traffic closes in. Most passengers freeze in the moment. You do not want to seem rude, and it can feel awkward to tell a stranger to put the phone down, […]
Hidden Driving Distractions That Cause Car Accidents in Ohio
Not every dangerous distraction behind the wheel looks obvious. Many Ohio drivers assume that if they are not texting, they are driving safely. In reality, subtle habits and seemingly harmless actions contribute to thousands of collisions every year. At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, our Cleveland car accident lawyers represent victims hurt by […]
Semi-Truck Accidents in Ohio: Causes, Risks, and What Victims Should Know
On February 7, 2025, a serious collision between a semi-truck and an SUV occurred on Ohio 41 at the Interstate 70 overpass near Springfield, Ohio. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire, leading to a road closure for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and address a significant diesel fuel […]
How Gen Z Driving Habits Are Fueling Distracted Driving Accidents in Ohio
Scrolling, snapping, and live streaming have become second nature for many Gen Z drivers, but these habits are causing a growing number of serious crashes on Ohio roads. As distracted driving accidents surge, victims are left dealing with devastating injuries, costly medical bills, and emotional trauma that could have been avoided. At Paulozzi, Alkire & […]
Ohio Lawmaker Caught Driving on Zoom Raises New Distracted Driving Concerns
Last May, Republican Ohio state senator Andrew Brenner was seen wearing his seatbelt on Zoom during a state board meeting. The background he used made it appear he was Zooming from his home office, but he was really driving while using his phone. Technology has proven that the flow of information never stops. Even when […]
Ohio Cracks Down on Distracted Driving With New Penalties
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, distracted driving accidents and deaths are continuing to occur at an astounding rate in Ohio. It was recently announced that 154 people were killed on Ohio highways in the month of July, the deadliest month since 2007. This has sparked calls by governorMike DeWine for new penalties for drivers who […]