A Michigan trucking company paid $18 million earlier this year 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. Three of the women suffered wrongful death after the trucking accident.

Our Toledo, Ohio trucking accident attorneys have seen the devastating affects that personal injuries and wrongful deaths from trucking accidents can have on a family. We urge all drivers to never drive while drowsy or tired, always obey all traffic signs, and always wear a seatbelt. Prevent trucking accidents by being smart while driving.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one due to tragic circumstances, contact our office today to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book.

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. In 2006 alone, drivers between the ages of 15 and 17 were responsible for car accidents that caused personal injury to 406,427 people and 2,541 wrongful deaths.

Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury attorneys see the devastating effects that teen car accidents can have on a family, and urge all drivers, regardless of age, to be careful while on the roads.

If you have a teen driver, draw up a contract with them, outlining clear-cut rules such as no speeding, no loud music, and a limited number of passengers. Discuss choices and consequences before your teen gets behind the wheel of a car, in order to potentially save their life and the lives of others. 

If you or someone you love has been injured in an Ohio car accident, order your FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.

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In our first blog on Ohio wrongful deaths, our Ohio wrongful death lawyers would like to tell you the story of an amazing woman, the co-founder of Concerned Families for ATV Safety, Sue Rabe.

The Rabe family lost their son, Kyle, to wrongful death due to an ATV accident when he was only 10 years old. He had been riding for over a year and a half without any accidents. His parents write on the website that he was a very cautious, skilled rider wearing boots, gloves, several layers of clothing and a full face, approved helmet.

But all of those factors did not prevent an ATV accident or his wrongful death.

“It’s devastating,” said Sue Rabe of Turner, Oregon. “Kyle was three months shy of his 11^th birthday. Until you have children, you won’t understand that they become your number one. They are everything to you.”

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.

While the bill did not pass, Sue believes that all of the lobbying and attention that Kyle’s Law received helped save lives.

“Last year not one child in the state of Oregon died in an ATV accident,” Sue said. “The year before, eight kids died. Apparently someone is listening.”

If you or someone you love has suffered the loss of a friend or family member due to tragic circumstances, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book today.