Who is At Fault for a Car Accident? A Guide to Liability in Ohio
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KNR Legal Blog
Toledo is situated on the western tip of Ohio in Lucas County. This city is home to several unique attractions including the Toledo Zoo, the Toledo Museum of Art, Franklin Park Mall, Imagination Station, and Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Although the city is considered a safe place to live and visit, car accidents do occur. Often, these crashes take place on Toledo’s highways when drivers are traveling at fast speeds. Keep reading to learn about the most dangerous highways in Toledo.
If you or someone you love sustained an injury in a car accident that occurred on a Toledo highway, reach out to an experienced Toledo car accident lawyer at Kisling, Nestico & Redick for help.
Call (419) 324-8205 today to schedule a free case consultation with one of our Toledo personal injury attorneys.
A number of hazardous interstates run through Toledo, including:
Interstate 75 (I-75)
I-75 runs from Cincinnati to Toledo and is ranked the fifth most dangerous highway in the U.S. Recently, a fatal crash took place on I-75 near the Ohio-Michigan state line. A 31-year-old man was traveling south in a truck when he collided into the back of a semitrailer. The 31-year-old man’s truck caught on fire and took his life.
Interstate 475 (I-475)
I-475 is about 20.37 miles and bypasses western Toledo. A 24-year-old woman was traveling on this highway to U.S. 23 in Sylvania Township when her vehicle hit the car of a 37-year-old woman. The 24-year-old driver was pronounced dead after she arrived at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, while the 37-year-old driver and her passengers suffered from serious injuries.
U.S. Route 23 (U.S. 23)
U.S. 23 is a major highway that runs from the border of Kentucky all the way up to the Michigan border near Sylvania. A woman and her child passenger lost their lives after a truck struck the back of their vehicle on U.S. 23 southbound in Summerfield Township.
There are many reasons a highway can be dangerous. It could be poorly designed or inadequately maintained, leading to serious hazards. Drivers may also turn a highway into a dangerous road. Several of the most common causes of highway accidents in Toledo include:
If you’ve been in an accident on a highway in Toledo, you’ve likely suffered (or are currently suffering from) from a number of injuries, such as:
Liability in a highway accident can be difficult to determine, making legal representation imperative. If you or a loved one was injured in a car crash that occurred on a dangerous Toledo highway, you should contact a car accident lawyer right away.
An attorney can conduct a thorough investigation and determine whether the at-fault party is another driver, the state of Ohio, or another entity. If the collision was the result of someone else’s negligence, they might be able to file a personal injury claim on your behalf so you can collect compensation for damages such as:
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident on a Toledo highway, you should contact our Toledo car accident lawyers immediately. At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we will walk you through every step of the process, and keep you informed on every aspect of your case. That way, you and your family can concentrate on your recovery. Contact us today at (419) 324-8205 for free a no obligation, consultation.