A fatal Ohio vehicle accident happened in Wood co. on August 18, 2010 at around 7:30 p.m. A 2000 Lincoln LS was traveling westbound on Greensburg Pike when it failed to yield at a stop sign and struck another vehicle. The driver of the Lincoln was taken from the scene to the hospital and found to have been drunk at the time of the accident. The other driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased, a Bowling Green resident, was a wonderful mother of three, grandmother of eleven and soon to be great-grandmother. She loved to garden and was a member of the National Gardening Club. She also loved to sew and made her daughter’s wedding dress.

Unfortunately, our Bowling Green Law office sees too many of these kinds of cases. If you have had a loved one involved in an accident like this one, it is important that you consult a lawyer. Insurance companies try to settle these claims with as little money as possible. A lawyer can help you get the compensation that you deserve.

Drunk driving is a serious crime in Ohio with serious consequences including jail time, hefty fines and the potential to take a life in an Ohio drunk driving car accident.

But please remember that if you cause serious injuries as a result of your drunk driving, you can also be held civilly responsible for the injuries, damages and losses you cause as a result of your actions. The fact is that DUI accidents are entirely preventable. Do not get behind the wheel when you are under the influence. It’s as simple as that. There are many options available to drivers including taxicab services or special Tipsy Tow services during the holidays. These are tragedies that can certainly be averted.

Here are some tips to help avoid alcohol related accidents during the holidays:

• Use cabs, taxis and town cars. It’s worth paying the money
• Drive carefully even if you are sober. Watch out for those who are driving erratically. If you suspect someone is driving drunk, please report them to the authorities. You may have helped save a life.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury due to an Ohio drunk driver car accident, or you have lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver, order your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book or The Ohio Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.