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Auto Accidents throughout Ohio are on the rise, due to various reason, such as the influx of drivers that are texting and talking on their cellular phones while driving, an increase in road rage situations and aggressive drivers, and a host of other situations in which drivers divert their attention from the road while operating a motor vehicle.
New laws have been passed that are strictly enforced regarding texting while driving. There are also numerous proposals for consideration currently before the State Legislature as revisions regarding texting while driving, as well as proposals regarding talking on a cellular phone while driving.
Currently, Ohio Statute 4511.204 (Driving while texting) States: "No person shall drive a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street, highway, or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using a hand-held electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication." There are exceptions to this rule, mostly regarding emergency vehicles and when entering a phone number to call out from the user’s cellular phone. While a violation of this statute is only a minor misdemeanor, if a person is involved in an auto or motor vehicle related while texting, the offender may often find themselves automatically assumed responsible and liable for the automobile or motor vehicle-related crash.
Auto accidents often cause physical, mental, and financial hardships for injury victims. Victims often feel helpless and uncertain about how they will pay the bills, provide for their family, pay medical bills, and how they will cope with missing time from work. Not to mention transportation issues due to property damage.
Insurance companies are not the fastest industry to react to your needs in a fair and responsible manner, even after sitting in front of you with a smile while they have assured you they will be there for you in the event of an accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident or other motor vehicle crash, make sure your legal rights are protected.
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