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Sandusky County motorcycle accident injures one

Posted on July 31, 2008
Motorcycle accident injuries can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common reason riders are injured is when they do not wear a helmet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle helmets are 70 percent effective in preventing brain injuries...

Are high gas prices preventing car accidents?

Posted on July 29, 2008
The federal government reported that the miles traveled by Americans was 1.8% less in April 2008 than it was in April 2007. Many believe that the high gas prices have prevented more people from taking to the roads, in turn lowering the overall risk for car accidents...

If you pass out behind the wheel, are you responsible for causing a car accident?

Posted on July 23, 2008
If you pass out behind the wheel and cause a car accident that injures another person, are you responsible for compensation of that personal injury? Our Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney Dale Emch addresses this issue in his "Legal Briefs" column found in the Toledo Blade...

Cell phone conversations while driving can lead to car accidents

Posted on July 18, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio car accident attorneys have seen the devastating effects that personal injury from car accidents have on victims and their families. We handle hundreds of car accident cases a year, and urge you to contact our office to order a FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book to learn your rights after a car accident...

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AAJ ranks Allstate as worst consumer insurance company

Posted on July 16, 2008
The American Association of Justice, or AAJ, recently released a report ranking Allstate as the number one worst insurer for consumers, highlighting some of the damaging strategies the company uses against people injured in accidents. The main goal of an insurance company is to settle a car accident or personal injury claim for little or no money, therefore increasing the company's profit...

Toledo area ATV riders suffer personal injury after ATV accident

Posted on July 11, 2008
While some ATV accidents are due to negligent operation, often times ATV accidents occur when the all-terrain vehicle rolls over, especially when the driver is too young to be riding. Some ATV models, including the Yamaha Rhino, are prone to rolling over, due to their narrow wheelbase and high center of gravity...

Compensation for dog bites have increased since last year

Posted on July 08, 2008
The number of dog bite injuries in the United States decreased by 0.9 percent in the year 2007, according to a recent report by the Associated Press. However, the amount of money awarded to dog bite injury victims for their injuries rose by 11.5 percent, bringing the national average to $24,511 per dog bite injury claim...

Families paid $18 million after trucking accident wrongful deaths

Posted on July 01, 2008
A Michigan trucking company recently paid $18 million to three families who lost their loved ones during a tragic trucking accident in June 2006. The driver of the truck, who was on Valium at the time of the accident, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing him to rear-end a car carrying four women on their way to a wedding...

Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney answers general legal questions in Toledo Blade column

Posted on June 27, 2008
General legal questions addressing issues such as car accident injuries, workers' compensation, dog bites, and wrongful death are answered in Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney Dale Emch's "Legal Briefs" column found in the Toledo Blade. Read his most recent column below: Dear Dale: The lots in my neighborhood are rather narrow and my property sits about two feet higher than the neighbors' property...

Motorcycle helmets not required by Ohio law, can still save lives

Posted on June 24, 2008
The number of motorcycle accidents resulting in wrongful death has increased 125% in the past 10 years, according to Parade magazine. Lack of helmet use has contributed to these fatalities, as well as to numerous personal injuries. US Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters states that roughly 700 lives could be saved each year if motorcycle riders wore their helmets...

Teaching your dog how to act around newborn can prevent dog bites

Posted on June 20, 2008
There are many ways to protect children from dog bites that can result in serious personal injury, by teaching them what to do around dogs. But what do you do if your child is a helpless baby who doesn't know not to pull a dog's tail? Many parents face this problem when they are expecting a child into a household that already has a "first child" - the family dog...

Leading cause of death among teens is car accidents

Posted on June 16, 2008
According the Centers for Disease Control, car accidents are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens, and the risk for car accidents is higher for 16- to 19-year-olds than any other age group. Car accidents involving 15- to 17-year-olds in the United States cost an estimated $34 billion in 2006 alone, according to a recent report by AAA...

Summer travel increases risk for trucking accidents

Posted on June 11, 2008
During the summer, more cars are out sharing the roads with semi trucks, as families travel to their vacation destinations. According to Road Safe America, more than 5,000 people die and over 130,000 people suffer personal injury from trucking accidents...

Drivers using cell phones cause nearly 300,000 car accidents

Posted on June 09, 2008
Driving while distracted is dangerous, regardless what that distraction is. With the increased popularity of cell phones in recent years, it is not surprising that 25 percent of US drivers admit to using a cell phone to make outgoing calls, and 26 percent of drivers admit to answering incoming calls while driving, according to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Is homeowner liable for what happens to social guests?

Posted on June 03, 2008
Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch discusses the liability surrounding property owners in his most recent "Legal Briefs" column found in the Toledo Blade. "Legal Briefs" is a question and answer column, covering such legal topics as personal injury, workers' compensation, dog bites, and trucking accidents...

Enforce helmet use for kids to prevent personal injury

Posted on May 27, 2008
One way to prevent personal injuries is to have your child wear a helmet at all times when participating in any wheeled activity such as riding an ATV or bicycle. Safe Kids USA reports that helmets can reduce the risk of brain injury by as much as 88 percent, when worn properly...

Slip and fall liability sometimes hard to pinpoint

Posted on May 20, 2008
Check out Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch's most recent "Legal Briefs" column from the Toledo Blade, which talks about personal injury from a slip and fall accident as well as the surrounding liability issues. Dear Dale: When I went to the restroom of a local chain restaurant the other day, I slipped and fell when my walker slid away from me...

Does full coverage auto insurance really protect in event of a car accident?

Posted on May 13, 2008
Purchasing full coverage auto insurance is a conscious decision many families make to protect their children and loved ones in case of a car accident. But full coverage may not mean full coverage, as some Ohioans are finding out the hard way. According to MSNBC, some families are encountering a gap in their auto coverage called the "intrafamily exclusion...

Prevent personal injury from dog bites, be smart around dogs

Posted on May 08, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys see how dog bites can cause serious personal injury, including permanent scarring and emotional distress. While it is nearly impossible to gain control over a dog that is uncontrollably attacking you, there are some actions you can take that may save your life...

What rights do landlords have?

Posted on May 05, 2008
Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch discusses the legal rights of landlords in his Toledo Blade column, "Legal Briefs." Dear Dale: I recently rented a home I own to someone who I quickly learned had money problems. When he got behind in his rent, I tried to work with him because he promised to pay...

Restaurant on college campus causes food poisoning, personal injury to students

Posted on April 25, 2008
The Portage Health Department reports that more than 400 students from Kent State University suffered personal injury from food poisoning last week, with the cases linked to the Chipotle restaurant on State Route 59 in Kent, Ohio. Those who ate at the restaurant between Tuesday, April 15th and Friday April 18th were the most likely to have been affected...

Toledo, Ohio suburb passes on tougher pit bull ordinance

Posted on April 23, 2008
Some of the most devastating personal injuries our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys handle are those that involve dog bites. Dog bite victims can be left with severe lacerations, bruising, permanent scarring, or even emotional suffering. Pit bulls are often to blame for these vicious dog bites...

Learn how to maximize personal injury recovery with Tip #5

Posted on April 18, 2008
Here is tip #5 of 10 ways to help maximize your personal injury recovery. Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys encourage those involved in a car accident or those suffering from personal injury to learn what they can do to help their case. 5. Don't sign any medical authorization forms at the request of an insurance company...

Toledo, Ohio attorney Dale Emch on Small-Claims Court

Posted on April 16, 2008
In addition to personal injury, Attorney Emch handles workers' compensation, medical malpractice, dog bites, truck accidents and ATV accidents. Check out Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch's most recent "Legal Briefs" column in the Blade...

Workers' compensation process explained

Posted on April 10, 2008
In a negligence case, you can be compensated for your medical bills, damage to your property, and your pain and suffering. Our Toledo, Ohio workers' compensation attorneys understand that workers' compensation claims are much different than the negligence cases that result from situations like car accidents or dog bites...

Help maximize personal injury recovery with Tip #4

Posted on April 09, 2008
Knowing what to do in the event of a car accident, ATV accident, motorcycle accident, or dog bite resulting in personal injury is important to your physical and financial well-being. Check out Tip #4 of the Ten Tips to Maximize Personal Injury Recovery by our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys: 4...

Toledo, Ohio attorney Dale Emch: Detroit Mayor testimony does not match messages

Posted on April 04, 2008
In the most recent "Legal Briefs" column in the Living Section of the Blade, Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch discusses Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's testimony surrounding the recent scandal involving text messaging and his former chief of staff...

Car accidents, personal injury can result from turning on yellow

Posted on April 03, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch discusses turning on yellow lights in his "Legal Briefs" column published in the Toledo Blade. Turning in an intersection at a yellow light can be dangerous, and has the potential to cause car accidents and personal injury...

Motorcycle helmets can save lives, prevent personal injury

Posted on March 28, 2008
The chance for a motorcycle accident increases as drivers get used to sharing the road with motorcyclists when bike season starts, which is why it is so important to protect yourself. As the weather warms up and snow disappears from the pavement, more and more motorcycles are dusted off brought out on the roads...

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