DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations
So far in 2025, over 1,000 Americans have suffered injuries in traffic crashes involving buses and trucks. Even as the number of truck-related accidents continues to climb year-over-year, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently moved to eliminate and/or relax dozens of federal trucking regulations that directly impact U.S. motorists. Changes in these…
Read MoreThe Special Considerations of Child Brain Injuries in Ohio
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, around 62,000 children under 19 are hospitalized for brain injuries and over 500,000 are treated and released from emergency departments in the U.S. each year. Brain injuries can range widely in severity and may arise from a variety of different causes. When a child suffers a brain…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Tire Blowouts
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 650 motorists lost their lives in tire-related crashes in 2023. Tire blowouts can happen anywhere and at any time, making them some of the most sudden and dangerous events that can occur on the local roadways. Whether you’re driving through downtown Columbus or cruising along I-70,…
Read MoreThe Role of an Eyewitness After an Accident Claim
In the chaotic moments after a traffic accident, it can be hard to distinguish up from down – let alone keep track of all the facts of the collision. That’s why many police reports and car accidents claims rely heavily upon eyewitness testimony from others at the scene. In the first six months of 2025,…
Read MoreThe Complexities of Wrongful Death Claims in Ohio
If someone suffers an injury accident that was somebody else’s fault, they can file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for their injuries. But what happens when the victim dies from their injuries? After all, a dead person cannot file a lawsuit. Ohio has passed a wrongful death statute to deal with this situation. Elements…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During a Deposition in an Ohio Personal Injury Lawsuit
A deposition is a Q&A session that is part of the pretrial discovery evidence-gathering process. Discovery only takes place after you file a lawsuit. Depositions can generate powerful evidence that often results in the settlement of a personal injury case. In a lawsuit, both sides have the right to depose witnesses. Purpose Depositions serve many…
Read MoreMyths About Ohio Car Accidents
Over a thousand people die in Ohio car accidents every year, and many more than that are injured. When one person suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, a personal injury claim arises. Many injured victims receive less compensation than they deserve, or no compensation at all, because of misunderstandings about the claims process.…
Read MoreHow to Handle Insurance Adjusters After a Personal Injury in Ohio
Most personal injury claims are settled out of court, and most of the time it is an insurance company that pays the claim. Insurance companies, however, are businesses rather than charities. That means all that “good neighbor” talk goes out the window the moment you file a claim. Once you file a claim, an adversarial…
Read MoreWhy Soroka & Associates? Five Reasons You Want Our Personal Injury Team in Your Corner.
Don’t settle for a firm that settles too soon. Here are five reasons people turn to Soroka & Associates when the stakes are high: 1. Trial-Tested. Opponent-Respected. We build every case like it’s headed to trial—not just because it might, but because insurers and defendants negotiate more seriously when they know you’re not bluffing. 2.…
Read MoreA Strong Security Plan Can Prevent Workplace Tragedies
None of us go to work every day expecting danger, but the truth is that workplace violence and security threats happen more often than we’d like to think. Whether it’s theft, assault, or even a more serious attack, businesses have a responsibility to keep their employees and customers safe. If these companies fail to implement…
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