According to the Jere Beasley Report, a former marathon runner, James L. Caskey, Jr., was hit by a car in 2008 while riding his bicycle in his North Naples, Florida neighborhood. The 62-year-old died from his injuries.

The driver of the car was ticketed for failing to yield at a stop sign and was found guilty, and was fined. His license was suspended for six months. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in state court which alleges that the driver was texting while driving. The texting-while-driving wrongful death lawsuit was filed in state court. Florida legislation is considering banning texting while driving, and if they do they would join 19 other states with texting-whie-driving bans.

The victim’s widow is suing the driver of the car, a pharmaceutical representative, and Astellas Pharma US Inc., which owned the car, for her husband’s wrongful death. The lawsuit alleges that the driver, who was working at the time, engaged in intentional misconduct or gross negligence, by texting on his phone when the crash occurred. Cell phone carriers record sent messages to the minute and 911 calls are also recorded to the minute. These records will be evidence in the case.

The National Safety Council released a report recently that showed 28% of the roughly 1.6 million crashes yearly are caused by drivers on cell phones or texting. A Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study determined truck drivers who texted were 23 times more likely to crash that non-distrated drivers. Tests by Car and Driver magazine showed sending and reading messages caused drivers to have significantly slower response times than those of drunken drivers.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident due to texting-while-driving, you need information. Order your FREE copy of  The Ohio Accident Book from our Bowling Green, Ohio wrongful death lawyers to learn your rights. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we have six locations in northwest Ohio where we can meet with you - for free - to discuss your case.

It can be tempting for kids to show off for their friends while riding their bikes. One of the most common mistakes that kids make while bicycling is riding “no-hands,” or riding without their hands on the handle bars. This can be very dangerous and can cause a serious bicycle accident injury. 

The Ohio Department of Public Safety agrees. See what they have to say about this dangerous mistake that can cause an Ohio bicycle accident injury:

Some bicyclist think this [riding "no-hands"] shows how skillful they are. Actually, all it really shows is that they can balance on their bikes - something almost everyone can do. 

It also shows that they aren’t in control of their bikes and all other road users should watch out for them. Such a childish attitude tells the motorist that the bicyclist hasn’t grown up yet. 

Ride with both hands on the handle bars; you’ll be ready for emergencies. ’

If you or someone you know needs help after a Sylvania, Ohio bicycle accident injury caused by the negligence of another person, contact our office for your FREE copy of Little Kids, Big Accidents: The Ultimate Guide to Child Injury Cases in Ohio. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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The Ohio Department of Public Safety recommends avoiding common bicycling mistakes that have the potential to cause serious bicycle accidents and injury to the rider.

Parents should teach these common mistakes to their children, in order to help them prevent Ohio bicycle accidents and remain injury free.

Read Bicycling Mistake #2 that can cause a Swanton, Ohio bicycle accident injury, pushing a high gear, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Public Safety:   

Riding around in tenth gear is another sign of a novice bicyclist. They struggle and strain and wobble down the road.
Use a middle gear for casual riding and try to get your pedal cadence up to 60-80 revolutions per minute. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find this is a lot easier on your knees, too.

Wobbling down the road leaves the rider with the risk of wobbling right into traffic and being struck by a car. Avoid serious Fremont, Ohio bicycle accident injuries by always practicing safe riding techniques.

If you or someone you know has suffered a Fostoria, Ohio bicycle accident injury due to the negligence of another person, contact our office today for one of our free books. We have The Ohio Accident Book, as well as Little Kids, Big Accident: The Ultimate Guide to Child Injury Cases in Ohio.

We represent Ohio personal injury clients from Toledo, Maumee, Delta, Port Clinton, Bowling Green, McClure, Napoleon, Helena, Fremont, Fostoria, Tiffin, Cygnet, North Baltimore, Ottawa, Findlay, Carey, Bryan, Sandusky, Swanton, Perrysburg, Grand Rapids, Waterville, Liberty Center, Portage, West Millgrove, Woodville, Genoa, Gibsonburg, Findlay, Risingsun, Deshler, Hamler, Oregon, Sylvania, Delta, Weston, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Clyde, Lorain, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Millbury, Walbridge, Holland, Northwood, and Whitehouse. We also serve those who live in Lucas, Wood, Seneca, Lorain, Fulton, Erie, Hancock, and Sandusky Counties.

Every parent wants their child to be careful while riding their bicycle, in order to prevent an Ohio bicycle accident injury. But every parent should also be aware of the eight most common bicycling mistakes that can cause a serious bicycle accident injury.

According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, one of the most common bicycling mistakes is riding on busy sidewalks. Read what they have to say about the mistake that can cause an Toledo, Ohio bicycle accident injury:

It’s inconsiderate…not to mention dangerous. In every city that has analyzed bicycle crash rates of sidewalks and roadways, the sidewalks were found much more dangerous. Ride in the street with the rest of traffic. If you or your child has suffered a bicycle accident injury due to the negligence of another person, you need information. Contact our office today to receive your FREE copy of Little Kids, Big Accidents: The Ultimate Guide to Child Injury Cases in Ohio.

We represent Ohio personal injury clients from Toledo, Maumee, Delta, Port Clinton, Bowling Green, McClure, Napoleon, Helena, Fremont, Fostoria, Tiffin, Cygnet, North Baltimore, Ottawa, Findlay, Carey, Bryan, Sandusky, Swanton, Perrysburg, Grand Rapids, Waterville, Liberty Center, Portage, West Millgrove, Woodville, Genoa, Gibsonburg, Findlay, Risingsun, Deshler, Hamler, Oregon, Sylvania, Delta, Weston, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Clyde, Lorain, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Millbury, Walbridge, Holland, Northwood, and Whitehouse. We also serve those who live in Lucas, Wood, Seneca, Lorain, Fulton, Erie, Hancock, and Sandusky Counties.