Most people in Kentucky and across the country have seen footage of a crash test using dummies strapped into vehicles to simulate auto collisions. But how many people actually understand how crash tests work? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has made it...
5 ways to deal with a tailgater
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Dec 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
It happens to all of us sometimes: you're driving on a highway in northern Kentucky when you notice the vehicle behind you is filling up your rear-view mirror. The driver is tailgating you. As most drivers know, tailgating, or following a car too closely, is unsafe....
Why Are More And More Car Crash Victims Turning To GoFundMe For Help?
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Oct 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
You can find just about anything online, including help paying your bills after a car accident. The crowdfunding site GoFundMe has turned into a way for accident victims and others in need to help pay their bills through the kindness of strangers. How It Works...
Book on pedestrian fatalities walks readers through myths, solutions
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Oct 5, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
With Halloween approaching, children are already pondering the most frightening costumes for the occasion. For Cincinnati-area parents, the scariest part of the celebration comes from the National Safety Council: “Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a...
Book on pedestrian fatalities walks readers through myths, solutions
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Sep 25, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
With Halloween approaching, children are already pondering the most frightening costumes for the occasion. For Cincinnati-area parents, the scariest part of the celebration comes from the National Safety Council: “Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a...
A Day In The Life Of A Bicyclist In Cincinnati
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Aug 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
She had loved riding bike as a kid. She’d ride everywhere, for hours a day, up until her high school years. Then she got her driver’s license and the call of the car was too great to resist. Like many others though, this spring she decided it was time again to travel...
The safest bike infrastructure, ranked
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Aug 14, 2020 | Firm News
Cycling is a rewarding experience for many people. It’s a great way to stay in shape and get outdoors, whether you’re commuting or riding recreationally. Some people feel comfortable riding on any roadway, while others only take their bicycle on roads with designated...
Is Walking And Texting Really That Dangerous?
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Jun 12, 2020 | Firm News
In the world of personal injury and auto accident litigation, the question of whether texting while walking is dangerous is a hot topic. While many will claim that texting while walking is extremely dangerous and should be outlawed, others will say that it posts no...
Safety tips for walking at night
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Jun 11, 2020 | Personal Injury
Most pedestrian accidents happen at night. Drunk drivers may be out on the road, and darker conditions can decrease both visibility and drivers’ depth perception. However, it is possible to keep yourself safe. Don’t drink and walk. Especially if you want to avoid...
The importance of bicycle helmets
On Behalf of Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys | Apr 21, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you look around at the bicyclists in your community, chances are you will see many children wearing helmets but many adults without this safety precaution. This can leave many inexperienced cyclists with questions. Is helmet use required? As long as they are aware...
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