Ever wonder if radar speed-detection is admissible in Ohio? Well it is! Not only is it admissible, the prosecutor does not have to call an expert to support the technology. In Brook Park v. Rodojev, 2020-Ohio-3253, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the admissibility of radar and laser detection devices. The court syllabus reads: The results […]
Medical Payments Coverage (“Med Pay”): What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
What is Med Pay Coverage? Medical payments coverage (“Med Pay”) is a type of automobile insurance coverage that covers medical expenses for injuries resulting from an auto accident. It does not cover loss of income or pain and suffering. It is considered “no fault” coverage, so it applies (pays out) regardless of who was at […]
Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
What is it? Uninsured / underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is a type of automobile insurance coverage that pays when you are injured by a driver who carries no automobile liability insurance or doesn’t carry enough of it. While some states require that you buy this coverage or that insurers offer it to you, Ohio isn’t […]