Youngstown OH Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

In a post earlier this week, details were given regarding a Duck boat crash that killed two Hungarian tourists, including a 16-year-old girl that used her last few, precious seconds of life to attempt to save another. Just days after the opening arguments in the litigation, it is reported that a settlement has already been reached for this boating accident.

It appears that the two companies, Ride the Ducks and K-Sea Transportation Partners, will by paying a total of $17 million in damages. $15 million will go to be spilt by the families of the Hungarian tourists and the remaining $2 million will be divided up between 18 additional parties that were injured in the crash.

Too many drivers forget about motorcycle riders being on the road, cut them off in traffic or do not yield to them the right of way. A recent Ohio fatal motorcycle accident likely came about because of a van crossing three lanes of traffic while trying to make a turn and then colliding directly with the motorcycle.

The victim of the accident was a 31-year old man. The accident occurred at 3:00 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon. One other motorcyclist had to take actions to avoid a collision.

The stretch of Ohio 235 from Gerlaugh Road and U.S. 40 in Clark County is not only treacherous for pedestrians, it is deadly. The pass lacks many basic pedestrian safety measures, including any crosswalks or pedestrian signals. Consequently, between 2007 and 2010, four fatal auto-pedestrian accidents occurred.

Currently in the planning stages, residents and business owners in the area are collaborating with Ohio Department of Transportation to remedy the deadly conditions. Although funding is tight, many rightfully feel that these changes need to be implemented to curb any additional loss of life.

The father and son were likely out for a leisurely boat ride when things went terribly wrong. The father and son tragically died when something went awry in their boat and it ignited. The exact cause of this boating accident remains unknown and is pending further investigation. This is a tragic reminder for all boating enthusiasts to have a plan in place in the event of an emergency.

As the days lengthen and the temperatures rise, many residents of Ohio are taking advantage of the waterways and going fishing or boating whether on Lake Erie or the Ohio River. While this can be both a relaxing and fun summer past time, the waterways are becoming more heavily trafficked so it is imperative to remember to employ proper safety procedure.