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Car Crashes Into Parked Truck And House In Groton Township

Posted on August 19, 2009
A vehicle smashed into a parked truck and a house before bursting into flames Monday night. Three people suffered injury, one critically in the crash. Mason L. McGough of Green Springs was driving a 2005 Dodge Stratus when he lost control shortly after crossing the train tracks on Portland Road...

Full coverage may not cover you in a Sandusky, Ohio car accident | Sandusky, Ohio car accident lawyers

Posted on March 11, 2009
Even though you buy full coverage auto insurance to protect you and your family in an Ohio car accident doesn't mean that you will be fully covered. Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers see cases where an Intrafamily Exclusion is deeply written in an auto policy, which denies coverage if the Ohio car accident is caused by a family member...

Avoid Findlay car accidents on and off the road | Findlay, Ohio car accident lawyers

Posted on March 09, 2009
Our Findlay, Ohio car accident lawyers urge parents to be extra careful with their kids around cars, regardless if you are on the road or in your driveway. If you or someone you know has been injured in or around a car, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book...

Toledo, Ohio workers' compensation lawyer on work injuries

Posted on February 24, 2009

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High-speed motorcycle riders at higher risk for wrongful death | Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers

Posted on February 20, 2009
Our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers see the devastating effects that fatal motorcycle accidents can have a family and their community. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, do so responsibly. Mind the speed limit, and always wear your helmet. According to The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, those who ride high performance motorcycles, or super-sport motorcycles, are four times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident...

When is the best time to drive? | Ohio fatal car accident lawyers

Posted on February 18, 2009
Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers handle Ohio car accidents on a regular basis. If you or someone you love has been injured in an Ohio car accident, contact our office today for your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book. You can also contact our attorneys 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discuss your Ohio car accident case...

How safe is it to ride a bus? | Ohio bus accident attorney

Posted on February 11, 2009
How safe is it to ride on a bus? February's issue of Trial magazine also featured an article on bus safety, entitled, "A dangerous ride on America's buses." The article highlighted some of the major problems that surround bus accidents in the United States...

Bus safety an important part of riding a bus | Ohio bus accident lawyers

Posted on February 09, 2009
Buses are an important mode of transportation for both students and the general public in the northwest Ohio area. Our Toledo, Ohio bus accident lawyers handle Ohio bus accident cases on a regular basis. The Ohio bus accident attorneys handle TARTA bus accidents, Ohio school bus accidents, Greyhound bus accidents, and other types of Ohio bus accidents for both passengers and drivers...

$36 million awarded to family of man killed at Wal-Mart | Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers

Posted on February 05, 2009

Parents sue after daughter is killed at hotel | Ohio wrongful death attorneys

Posted on February 02, 2009
The parents of the 21-year-old a former homecoming queen filed a $100 million lawsuit against the hotel, Days Inn Corp., for the wrongful death of their daughter, citing that a hotel failed to preform employment background checks after hiring illegal immigrants...

Ohio car accident lawyer on last wills and estates | Ohio wrongful death attorneys

Posted on January 30, 2009
Even if there is a will in place, dealing with a loved one’s death and estate can be overwhelming. Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch discusses will execution in his most recent Legal Briefs column in the Toledo Blade. If you have a general legal question you would like to see considered for publication in Legal Briefs, including those involving Ohio car accidents, Ohio workers' compensation claims, Ohio dog bites, or Ohio ATV and motorcycle accidents, contact Attorney Emch at demch@charlesboyk-law...

Which cities have the most fatal teen car accidents? | Ohio car accident lawyers

Posted on January 28, 2009
Many factors can contribute to teen car accidents, including cell phone use and text messaging behind the wheel, drinking and driving, or other distractions in the car like friends or music. Mix those distractions with ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, which the CDC reports over 2 million teens nationwide suffer from, and it turns into a recipe for disaster...

Ohio amusement park lawyers | Kentucky teen receives settlement after tragic amusement park accident

Posted on January 23, 2009
Roller coaster injuries, falls from thrill rides, or injuries caused by workers' unsafe practices can all have devastating consequences. Our Ohio amusement park injury attorneys handle cases where people are injured at amusement parks, and they see how serious these injuries can be...

Ohio wrongful death lawyers recommend books for grieving families

Posted on January 20, 2009
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one due to a fatal accident, The Ohio Wrongful Death Book, written by the attorneys in our office, could help. The Ohio fatal accident lawyers in our office see the devastation that Ohio wrongful deaths can cause, and they understand how much grief a death can bring to a family...

Man dies in fatal apartment fire, Ohio wrongful death lawyers file suit in Wood County

Posted on January 17, 2009
Ronald Perez, 45, died in an Ohio apartment fire in Weston last July, as did his friend and neighbor, Jimmy White, 69. Onlookers believe that it was Mr. Perez who could be seen in the second story window, hair and body on fire, screaming for help, before going back into the burning building to save his friend...

Ohio fatal accident lawyers | Books recommendations for dealing with tragic loss of loved one

Posted on January 15, 2009
Our Ohio wrongful death lawyers see the devastation that Ohio fatal accidents can have on a family. Our attorneys encourage the surviving family and friends to talk about their feelings, and avoid bottling up any emotions. Losing a loved one to tragic circumstances is devastating...

Dog bite liability discussed by Ohio dog bite lawyer Dale Emch

Posted on January 08, 2009
Are you responsible if your dog bites someone else? What do you do if you dog injured another person? Ohio dog bite lawyer Dale Emch discusses the flip side to dog bite injuries in his most recent Legal Briefs column. If you have a general legal question you would like to see addressed, including those on Ohio car accident settlements, Ohio work injury payments, or medical malpractice, contact Dale today at demch@charlesboyk-law...

$6.01 million awarded to boy who lost eyesight in ATV accident

Posted on January 06, 2009
A nine-year-old boy was riding his grandfather’s ATV unsupervised, when a hunting dog escaped from his kennel and startled the boy. He then lost control of the ATV, flipped it, and the handlebar punctured the boy’s eye. The ATV accident caused permanent blindness...

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist to prevent prescription errors among the elderly

Posted on January 02, 2009
The Journal of Hospital Medicine reported that 49 percent of almost 500,000 hospital patients 65 and older have been prescribed one or more drugs known to be unsafe to older patients. The Institute of Medicine reported that at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured or killed each year by errors in prescribing, dispensing and taking medications...

College student passes away during tragic accident at Christmas play

Posted on December 30, 2008
Our Ohio fatal accident lawyers see the devastation that tragic accidents can cause to a family and a community. Keri Shryock of Sylvania, Ohio tragically died shortly after a fatal accident during a Christmas pageant on December 18, 2008, according to the Toledo Blade...

Security deposits discussed by Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch

Posted on December 24, 2008
What do you do if you do not receive your security deposit back after your apartment lease is up? Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch discusses rental agreements and deposits in his December 21, 2008 Legal Briefs column. If you have a general legal question on Ohio car accidents, Ohio dog bites, Ohio workers’ compensation, or a similar issue, contact Attorney Emch and demch@charlesboyk-law...

What happens if you are in a car accident while on the job?

Posted on December 22, 2008
Ohio workers’ compensation attorney Dale Emch addresses the issue of Ohio car accident work injuries in his Toledo Blade column “Legal Briefs.” Attorney Emch answers general legal questions every other Sunday on topics ranging from Ohio dog bites and wrongful death, to medical malpractice and Ohio ATV accidents...

Ohio dog bite attorneys extend congratulations to Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon as he is named Dog Warden of the Year

Posted on December 19, 2008
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Ohio workers' compensation attorney tells what to do in the event of a work car accident

Posted on December 17, 2008
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More myths about alcohol that can cause fatal car accidents

Posted on December 12, 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that most deaths involving alcohol-related car accidents occur on December 23rd and January 1st. Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers would like to remind drivers about some of the alcohol myths that can lead to a drunk-driving car accident...

Believing myths about alcohol consumption can cause drunk driving car accidents

Posted on December 08, 2008
How can you help prevent an alcohol-related car accident this Holiday season? Don't believe these common myths about alcohol consumption. Alcohol-related car accidents can devastate a community, and these types of Ohio car accidents occur more often around the holidays, due to the increase in parties and family get-togethers...

ATV accident injures former NBA star

Posted on December 05, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio ATV accident attorneys want to remind riders to be careful while riding on ATVs, and also want to discourage parents from allowing their children under 16 from riding them at all. In order to prevent an ATV accident, riders should not use the vehicles on a road – they are built to be off-road...

Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney Dale Emch grandparents' rights

Posted on December 02, 2008
Do you have the right to take custody of your grandchild if something happens to the child's parents? Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch discusses the custody rights of grandparents in his most recent Legal Briefs column. If you have a general legal question on topics such as car accidents, dog bites, or wrongful death, contact Attorney Dale Emch...

Learn the myths about alcohol consumption and help prevent a car accident

Posted on November 28, 2008
Increased consumption of alcohol during special events and parties held around the holidays causes drinking and driving to be more prevalent. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving an estimated 1,000 people die during the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve in drinking-related car crashes...

Bike riders can reduce motorcycle accident injuries with helmet use

Posted on November 24, 2008
If everyone riding a motorcycle would have used a helmet in 2006, roughly 752 lives could have been saved nationwide, and 24 lives in Ohio. “Careless car drivers injure motorcycle riders on a regular basis,” said Ohio motorcycle accident attorney Attorney Chuck Boyk...

Research finds ATV accident wrongful deaths skyrocket with expired CPSC regulations

Posted on November 20, 2008
Statistics on ATV accidents as well as the ATV accidents our office handles are devastating, especially when the ATV accident has jeopardized a child’s health and safety. Our Toledo, Ohio ATV accident attorneys depend on research performed by our office, along with research performed by government agencies, to provide accurate information to the general public...

Ohio ATV accident lawyers learn from State of Oregon mom

Posted on November 17, 2008
Sue Rabe fought hard to get Oregon Senate Bill 49, “Kyle’s Law,” passed, which would prohibit anyone under 12-years-old from operating an ATV. It would also put stronger restrictions on ATV riders between 12 and 15 years of age, and make helmet use mandatory...

Injuries caused by ATV accidents can be devastating

Posted on November 14, 2008
As discussed in our last blog, ATV accidents can frequently be seen with the use of a Yamaha Rhino. The Rhino’s high center of gravity and narrow wheelbase makes it tip easily, which can lead to ATV rollover accidents. The rollbar and seatbelts do nothing to protect the lower legs, which can be ejected during a tip or roll...

Serious injury, wrongful death can occur after ATV rollover accidents

Posted on November 11, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio ATV accident lawyers have seen firsthand the types of injuries that ATV accidents can cause, as well as how those personal injuries can affect a family. In this first segment on ATV accidents, our Toledo, Ohio ATV accident attorneys will address how these accidents happen...

Emotional distress questions answered by Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyer

Posted on November 04, 2008
What happens is someone else’s recklessness causes you to suffer emotional distress? Are you entitled to any sort of compensation? Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch addresses the issue of emotional distress as a type of personal injury in his most recent Toledo Blade “Legal Briefs” column...

Car accidents, wrongful deaths can increase during Daylight Savings Time

Posted on October 31, 2008
According to CNN.com, pedestrians walking at dusk are three times more likely to be struck and suffer wrongful death in a car accident than before the clocks moved back. The highest personal injury and wrongful death risk for pedestrians occurs around 6pm during the month of November...

A few more tips on keeping kids safe from pedestrian car accidents this Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio pedestrian accident lawyers encourage parents to take an active role in trick-or-treating, regardless of a child’s age, in order to prevent wrongful death from pedestrian accidents. Below are the remaining tips in our Halloween safety series on how to prevent pedestrian car accidents...

Remind kids: safety before candy, prevent pedestrian car accidents

Posted on October 23, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an average of four wrongful deaths per year occurred during Halloween hours amongst kids ages 5-14 years after pedestrian car accidents. Keep your kids safe and free from pedestrian car accidents this Halloween by following these important safety tips...

Protect your kids from pedestrian car accidents this Halloween

Posted on October 21, 2008
"Practicing good safety measures at Halloween is essential in order to prevent pedestrian car accidents,” Attorney Chuck Boyk said. “I have seen cases where children were struck by motor vehicles in a pedestrian accident, and the effects are devastating...

Trucking accident victim receives day in court, reinstated case goes to trial

Posted on October 16, 2008
A trucking accident victim received his day in court after suffering a leg amputation. The case was handled by our Toledo, Ohio trucking accident attorneys, and had initially been dismissed in Wood County Court of Common Pleas. It was reversed early this year, and the reinstated trial took place on September 30, 2008...

General legal questions on car accidents, dog bites answered by Toledo, Ohio attorney

Posted on October 14, 2008
Do you have a general legal question you would like answered? Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyer Dale Emch answers readers general legal questions on everything from car accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, or wrongful death. Contact our office if you would like to have your general legal question considered for Attorney Emch's Toledo Blade column, "Legal Briefs...

Trail court dismissal ends in $1.25 million jury verdict for trucking accident victim

Posted on October 10, 2008
If you or someone you know has suffered personal injury from a trucking accident, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book to learn your rights. If you suffered personal injury while working as a truck driver, you can also order a FREE copy of The Ohio Work Injury Book...

$1.25 million verdict for man who lost leg in trucking accident

Posted on October 07, 2008
If you or someone you know has suffered personal injury from a trucking accident, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book to learn your rights. If you suffered personal injury while working as a truck driver, you can also order a FREE copy of The Ohio Work Injury Book...

Living wills, healthcare power of attorneys discussed by Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney Dale Emch

Posted on October 03, 2008
Although death can be a difficult subject to discuss, it is important that your family knows what to do in the event that you cannot make decisions for yourself. Living wills and healthcare power of attorneys allow your family to know your wishes, should anything happen to you...

Choose toys carefully to prevent personal injury or wrongful death

Posted on October 01, 2008
Not all toys are as safe as they appear to be. Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys urge parents to carefully choose the toys their children play with, and supervise them at all times. Make sure the toys are age-appropriate, and cannot be swallowed...

Toledo, Ohio dog bite book grabs local attention

Posted on September 25, 2008
The Ohio Dog Bite Book has received local recognition. Our Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorneys have been featured in local newspapers for the recent publication of their new book on dog bite injuries. The Toledo Free Press, The City Paper, and The Metro Press all mentioned The Ohio Dog Bite Book as a great reference guide for those suffering a dog bite injury...

Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney backs up Lucas County Dog Warden

Posted on September 22, 2008
In his recent Toledo Blade op-ed piece, "Skeldon does his duty, tells it like it is," Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney Dale Emch defends Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon. As Dale's column points out, Tom Skeldon works to prevent dog bites and dog attacks by strongly enforcing Toledo's pit bull laws...

Ohio dog bite attorney answers readers' questions

Posted on September 19, 2008
Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch answers general legal questions on all topics, including those on car accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death in his Toledo Blade "Legal Briefs" column. In the column below, he discusses a tenant's rights...

Injury website recognizes Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney

Posted on September 15, 2008
A dog bite injury website based in Seattle, Washington gave recognition to Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney Dale Emch and his Toledo op-ed piece on Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skedon. DogsBite.org stated in their August 23, 2008 post:"Dale Emch is a Toledo-based attorney...

What is the cost of a dog bite injury?

Posted on September 10, 2008
A recent article by MSN Money reported that according to the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost of a dog bite claim was $24,511 in 2007. Emergency room treatment, follow-up appointments with family physicians, and plastic surgery are almost always needed to treat dog bite injuries...

Toledo, Ohio attorney Dale Emch discusses civil suits involving the actions of a minor

Posted on September 08, 2008
Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney Dale Emch addresses a tough issue surrounding a civil lawsuit involving a minor in his Toledo Blade "Legal Briefs" column. If you have a general legal question on topics such as car accidents, dog bites, or workers' compensation, send them to Attorney Dale Emch...

Study shows its better to take a settlement than go to trial

Posted on September 05, 2008
One of the most difficult decisions in a personal injury case is whether or not to take what the insurance company offers. Sometimes it is better to settle than to take a case to court for a jury to decide its outcome. According to The New York Times a recent study showed that in 61% of cases taken to trial, plaintiffs received less money than was originally offered...

Texting behind wheel major distraction, increases risk for car accident

Posted on September 03, 2008
While cell phone use behind the wheel has always been a main source of distracted driving, text messaging while driving has also become a popular phenomenon among young drivers. A recent study by Findlaw.com found that nearly half of drivers 18-24 admit to texting or emailing via cell phone while driving...

Have you suffered a dog bite injury in Ohio? Read "The Ohio Dog Bite Book"

Posted on August 29, 2008
Personal injuries from dog bites can have devastating affects on a person, especially when the dog bite victim is a small child. Open wounds, permanent scarring, emotional distress, and a lasting fear of animals are just a few of the problems that can arise from dog bites...

New school year brings more kids near roads; avoid pedestrian car accidents

Posted on August 25, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio car accident attorneys recognize that the more kids there are on the road, the greater the chance for pedestrian accidents. With the start of a new school year, more kids will be waiting for buses and walking to school. Follow these tips to keep kids traveling to and from school free from personal injury...

Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney answers' readers questions

Posted on August 18, 2008
Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney Dale Emch answers readers' questions in his most recent "Legal Briefs" column found in the Toledo Blade. If you have a general legal question you would like addressed, contact our office. Mr. Emch will consider all questions for publication in his column, including those inquiring about car accidents, workers' compensation, and dog bite injuries...

More than 41,000 Americans suffer wrongful death from car accidents each year

Posted on August 13, 2008
More than 41,000 people suffered wrongful death as a result of car accidents in 2007, according to a recent report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The report found that for every 100 million miles traveled on the roads, there were 1...

How can a neighbor get the law on her side?

Posted on August 07, 2008
How much say do you have in what happens in your neighborhood? Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney Dale Emch discusses ways to get your voice heard in his most recent "Legal Briefs" column in the Toledo Blade. You can contact our office to ask Attorney Dale Emch your car accident, workers' compensation, or other legal questions, and also have them considered for publication in the Toledo Blade...

ATV accident causes wrongful death in Findlay

Posted on August 04, 2008
Many times ATV accident injuries are caused because the rider is not wearing a helmet, or because they are too small to control the all-terrain vehicle. Kids should not drive ATVs, nor should they ride as a passenger on one. ATVs are not built to be driven on pavement, which is why it is important to stay off of roads, and away from cars...

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...

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.

Maximize recovery with Tip #2 on personal injury cases

Posted on March 26, 2008
Continuing on with 10 Tips to Maximize Recovery from The Ohio Accident Book, here is tip number two. Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys encourage anyone who has suffered personal injury, such as from a car accident, to follow these tips in order to receive fair compensation...

$5.2 million settlement awarded to plaintiff, cell phone use involved in car accident

Posted on March 21, 2008
According to a complaint filed in 2006, an employee of International Paper Co. rear-ended Debra Ford, while talking on her cell phone. Her cruise control had been set at 77 mph in a 70 mph speed limit zone. The impact of the car accident caused Ms. Ford's car to overturn, which pinned her arm between the vehicle and the pavement...

Personal injury pain can linger long after a car accident

Posted on March 19, 2008
A recent study published in the Archives of Surgery found that pain experienced by those involved in a personal injury accident, such as a car accident, lasts more than a year for roughly 60 percent of those injured, according to Reuters.

Ten tips to maximize your personal injury recovery - Part I

Posted on March 14, 2008
If you've suffered personal injury in an accident, the initial steps you take can make a big difference to the outcome of your case. Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys have compiled ten tips to help you avoid insurance company traps and receive fair compensation for your personal injury...

Personal injury results from truck accident near Toledo, Ohio

Posted on March 12, 2008
A truck accident happened at State Rt. 2 and N. Curtice Road, and the intersection was closed shortly after when the semi-truck spilled oil onto the road. At least one person suffered personal injury last Thursday when the truck accident occurred near Maumee Bay State Park, according to the Toledo Blade...

Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys post new video on web

Posted on March 06, 2008
Because our office believes knowledge is power, attorneys Chuck Boyk, Mike Bruno, and Dale Emch have posted videos to give practical advice to people who may be searching for answers on the web. The attorneys in our office have ventured deeper into cyberspace by posting the video clips on our firm's website to provide information about a variety of personal injury topics, including car accidents, workers' compensation, and dog bites.

Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch discusses bail bonds

Posted on March 04, 2008
Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch describes the bail bond process in his most recent "Legal Briefs" column in the Toledo Blade. While this article describes a criminal case, Attorney Emch also handles personal injury, workers' compensation and dog bite injury cases...

New report reveals some nursery products can cause personal injury to children

Posted on February 29, 2008
While not all of the personal injuries could be blamed on faulty products, many of the injuries resulting from nursery products may have been preventable. According to the Wall Street Journal, personal injury resulting in nursery products were up 11% in 2006, accounting for 66,400 personal injuries.

Personal injury can result from ATV accidents

Posted on February 27, 2008
A recent study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that the number of ATV accidents has increased in the past three years, with 606 people suffering wrongful death from ATV accidents in the year 2006 alone. Thirty percent of all injuries related to ATV accidents involve children under the age of sixteen...

Ohio Supreme Court ruling eliminates jury discretion

Posted on February 22, 2008
Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch explains how a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling has eliminated jury discretion in an op-ed piece published in the Toledo Blade.

Neighbor's tree falls, but he doesn't want to pay

Posted on February 21, 2008
Check out Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorney Dale Emch's most recent "Legal Briefs" column from the Toledo Blade:

Don't fall asleep at the wheel - prevent car accidents, personal injury

Posted on February 15, 2008
Drinking and driving can have devastating consequences. Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. According to the Wall Street Journal, sleeping only four hours a night for five nights in a row can have the same effect on the body as being awake for 24 straight hours, which is the equivalent to legal drunkenness...

Attorney-Client Privilege

Posted on February 13, 2008
Attorney Dale Emch addresses the attorney-client privilege and what types of information remain protected under the relationship in his Toledo Blade column, "Legal Briefs." Dale discusses the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, revealing information relating to planned or future crimes and whether attorneys are held to the same rules for prospective clients as they are for actual clients...

Can a waiver change liability of personal injury?

Posted on February 07, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys handle car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trucking accidents, motorcycle and ATV accidents, dog bites and criminal defense. Check out Attorney Dale's Emch Toledo Blade "Legal Briefs" column addressing personal injury after a waiver is signed.

Snow, ice not always to blame for personal injury

Posted on February 05, 2008
Read Attorney Dale Emch's most recent "Legal Briefs" column which can be found every other Sunday in the Toledo Blade. Toledo, Ohio attorney Dale Emch handles cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, workers compensation, motorcycle and ATV accidents, as well has criminal defense.

Personal injury from car accidents could be reduced after new car seat rating system

Posted on February 01, 2008
Ohio state law requires that all children weighing less than 40 pounds use a car seat when riding in a motor vehicle, to prevent personal injury in the event of a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The government agency also recommends a booster seat for children over 40 pounds until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall...

Car accidents, personal injury can result from texting while driving

Posted on January 31, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys want to remind readers that while technology can improve our lives, some of our gadgets can be distracting when we're behind the wheel. The risk for a car accident increases by 50 percent for those who text while driving, according to a study by psychologists at the University of Utah...

Sandusky nursing home abuse causes personal injury to elderly patient

Posted on January 25, 2008
A former nursing home employee was recently arrested after allegations of patient abuse at a local Sandusky elderly care center, bringing attention to a problem that is growing at the same rate as the number of baby boomers in America.

Will Toledo, Ohio car accidents, personal injury subside at intersections with blinking stop signs?

Posted on January 17, 2008
Seven signs with bright, LED lights surrounding the perimeter have been put up in the northwest Ohio area, at intersections where stop signs have previously been ignored, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, or ODOT. These newly installed stop signs could prevent Toledo, Ohio car accidents.

Drunk driving results in personal injury, wrongful death in Toledo, Ohio

Posted on January 16, 2008
Drunk driving has contributed to 19 Lucas County fatalities in 2007 alone, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The legal blood alcohol level limit for drivers in the State of Ohio is 0.08. Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys want to point out, however, that car accidents due to drinking and driving can occur even when the driver is under that 0...

Car accidents, personal injury easier to handle with good insurance coverage

Posted on January 10, 2008
Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys often see cases involving people who are injured by drivers who don't have insurance. If the injured party does not have uninsured or underinsured coverage on their insurance policy, their medical bills may be paid out of their own pocket...

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious personal injury

Posted on January 09, 2008
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious personal injury. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 16,000 Americans die annually due to slip and fall accidents, with almost 11,000 of the deaths happening to those 75 years and older. Slip and fall accidents occur when a business or property owner is negligent by failing to recognize a hazard, resulting in the reason for a fall.

Snow, ice increase risk for snowplow truck accidents

Posted on January 03, 2008
As more and more snow falls on the ground this winter, the need for salt trucks and snow plows increases, also increasing the risk for truck accidents, as cars share the road with trucks trying to clean up the winter snow hazards. Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys see the tragic effects truck accidents involving snowplows or semis can cause, and they urge drivers to be careful out on the snow-filled roads this winter.

Family of five suffers wrongful death in drunk driving car accident

Posted on December 31, 2007
Our Toledo, Ohio, personal injury attorneys see the devastating effects drunk driving and DUIs have on families and urge drivers not to drink and drive. New Year's Eve is a popular night for parties and family gatherings, many of which serve alcohol. If you plan on consuming alcohol this New Year's Eve, please designate a driver...

Are elderly drivers to blame for car accidents resulting in wrongful death?

Posted on December 28, 2007
Wrongful death caused by car accidents involving elderly drivers is currently at the same rate of death caused by teenage drivers, with an average of three deaths per 100 million drivers, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Serious personal injury, wrongful death blamed on pit bull attacks

Posted on December 27, 2007
Pit bull attacks and the resulting dog bites almost always cause open wounds and scarring, many times to the faces of young kids. Pit bulls have a tendency to not show any signs of aggression before they attack. Their hair does not stand on end, nor to they growl or bark prior to biting someone...

How to protect yourself from a motorcycle accident

Posted on December 18, 2007
Over 4,800 people in 2006 suffered wrongful death as a result of motorcycle accidents in the United States, with the number of fatalities increasing every year for the past nine years, according to the Insurance Information Institute.