A man from northern Ohio crashed a car into the back of a semitrailer on the shoulder of an interstate highway outside of Cincinnati on June 29. His car was observed weaving between lanes previously, and he was heading for a rest area when the accident occurred.

The driver lost his life in accident, according to local responders, while the semi operator escaped harm. However, it is one of the latest in an unfortunate and growing number of car accidents that cause fatalities, injury and damage.

Motor vehicle accidents in Ohio resulting in at least one fatality climbed from 2015 to 2016, as well as the total number of crash fatalities. Interstate highways are particularly dangerous in times of high traffic, and high-speed drivers may cause harm to themselves or others in the case of a collision.

Observation and control are vital when you are on the road as a driver. Everyone behind the wheel needs clear thinking and sight, because fellow drivers and their vehicles must be accounted for at all times.

Victims of car accidents may suffer a variety of serious and life-threatening injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, neck and/or back injuries, spinal and spinal cord issues, and other broken bones or damaged organs. Expenses for treatments for these conditions are often significant, which is often made worse by a victim’s need to rest after an accident.

If you or a family member have been injured in a motor vehicle collision or other type of car accident, you may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages or other consequences which require recovery.

Source: Cincinnati.com, “Walton man killed in Thursday crash on southbound I-71/75,” Sarah Brookbank, June 30, 2017