Middle School Student Dies in Fatal Crash that Shocks Hilliard Community

The accident that took the life of 14 year old Stevie Ray of Columbus took place in Galloway. Three youngsters Jeremy Taylor, 16, Austen Taylor, 13 and Stevie Ray were travelling in an SUV when their vehicle skidded off the roadway, rolled over and smashed into a tree in Galloway, 10 miles from their hometown Columbus, according to a wosu.org report.

Sheriff’s Office of Franklin County said that Stevie Ray was unable to get out of the vehicle and breathed his last in the ill-fated car and there is nothing any Columbus, OH accident lawyer such as E. Ray Critchett, LLC, or anyone for that matter, can do about that. It was later revealed that 16 year old Jeremy Taylor who was one behind the wheels and Austen Ray were injured in the crash and both were taken to a hospital in the area. They were all wearing seat belts.

On the day the accident took place schools in the area have been shut due to icy road conditions which prevailed after a snowfall. The Principal of the Hilliard Memorial Middle School where Stevie Ray was a student said that counselors are available to those who need help after the tragic turn of events.

Accident lawyers in Columbus, OH and one of the best in the business is E. Ray Critchett, LLC based on his track record and standout knowledge of the law recommend that anyone involved in an accident due to poor road conditions must note down relevant information such as the location of the poor condition, name of the road, physical characteristics, and names and contact information of witnesses. This information can prove invaluable in a car accident claim.

Just because you cancel a day of school does not mean teenagers are not going to drive. In fact, they may even drive more and have more fun with it!

Ross County Fatal Claims Two Lives, Hospitalizes Two Others

According to a dispatch.com report, Beaver, Ohio resident Jessica Maynard, 25, was travelling north on Route 23 in her Ford Escort when she collided head on with a vehicle driven by Crystal Biller, 37, of Galloway near Rozelle Creek Road. Both drivers died at the scene. The emergency responders from Huntington and Scioto Township rushed to the scene. Unfortunately Biller’s sons Joseph 19 and Jacob 14 were in the vehicle when the accident happened and both were gravely injured. They were airlifted to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Maynard was at fault. She crossed the median and smashed into Biller. It could have been sloppy driving or perhaps some medical issues suddenly popped up with Maynard.

Ohio Personal Injury Laws

According to central Ohio accident attorneys and one of the best in the entire area is E. Ray Critchett, LLC since he knows how to attack the opposition and build a solid case for his clients, the statute of limitations states that a person injured in an auto accident must file a civil suit within a span of two years from the date of which the injury happened. Moreover, Ohio is a shared fault state. This means that if the defendant is able to prove that the plaintiff is partly at fault then the amount of compensation you receive will be reduced.

In these cases the Comparative Negligence Rule is applied, say Columbus, OH accident lawyers. For example, if the plaintiff is found to be 25% at fault for the accident, he or she will receive only 75% of their car accident claim as compensation. If the jury believes that the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault then he/she will not get anything from the defendant.

Why do you need a specialist accident lawyer and not any personal injury lawyer?

Since Ohio is a shared fault state there is a fair chance that the defense legal representative will make every effort to minimize compensation by claiming that the plaintiff was partly responsible for the crash. Therefore, if you are injured in an auto accident, it is prudent to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. A central Ohio accident lawyer will have the resources to a credible expert such as a crash investigator and perhaps anyone else to testify against such claims. Your legal counselor will cross examine witnesses and challenge the credibility of witnesses to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

If you need legal help in the central Ohio area you need to call E. Ray Critchett, LLC. If you are in an accident then E. Ray Critchett, LLC should be on your speed dial. He knows how to build a formidable case for his clients and he has won thousands and thousands of dollars for past clients. He has also saved clients from having to pay out that much as well. He knows the law and he knows legal tactics to throw the other side off of their game. You can see and find him right here: www.buckeyelaw.com/.