Columbus 1/4/2012 5:25:21 AM
News / Law

NYE Fatal Accidents Rise in Ohio

Ohio State Highway Patrol stated that there were more traffic fatalities this New Year’s weekend.

According to their statistics 13 people died in traffic accidents over the weekend beginning Friday and ending Monday. That is three more deaths than then preceding year.

The patrol also stated that nearly half of those victims were not wearing their seat belts. In a traffic accident wearing a safety belt can save your life.

The term accident indicates that a driver does not intend to harm another, but a Columbus, Ohio accident attorney knows that a driver’s error can cost people their lives and health. Distraction, driving too fast, and intoxicated driving can make the roads hazardous to other drivers.

When a person has lost their life or has been injured, they or their loved ones deserve to be compensated for their pain and emotional anguish. A Columbus, Ohio accidentlawyer will work diligently to prove that their carelessness caused harm to another. And make certain they recover the medical and property replacement costs incurred in a traffic accident.

Accident victims may become temporarily or permanently unable to work. The will also amass medical bills while recovering and find it difficult to pay these bills. A Columbus, Ohio accident attorney will fight for you in court or in negotiations to make certain you are fairly compensated for the suffering you must endure at the hands of another.