Whether you work in a dangerous environment due to your job or you simply walk under tall buildings, there are a number of hazards you need to look out for, such as falling objects. Every year, many people sustain serious injuries and even die due to falling objects....
While commercial truck drivers typically receive accident-avoidance training, truck accidents happen at an almost alarming rate. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports an average of 500,000 truck accidents every single year in the U.S. If you sustain...
Ohio’s traffic signals seek to make the state’s roadways safer by regulating the flow of traffic. However, motorists who ignore red lights pose a serious threat to you and anyone else navigating busy intersections. The number of national road deaths resulting from...
Ride-hailing services, such as Lyft and Uber, are becoming increasingly popular in Ohio and around the country. In fact, the Pew Research Center reports that nearly 40% of Americans use these services. The popularity of ride-hailing services does not make them...
Medical malpractice is any negligent, unskilled or improper treatment of a patient in Ohio, and this includes medical errors. If medical staff fails to follow the proper rules and procedures laid out by the state for the protection of patients, you may have a...
Every traffic accident is unique, but many share common traits. For example, many fatal pedestrian accidents occur during the night, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Moreover, a majority of the pedestrians who pass away are male. By...
When a person dies in an accident involving negligence, his or her family can seek wrongful death benefits. In Ohio, this may include financial compensation for medical expenses associated with the accident, burial expenses and nonmonetary costs such as pain and...
Ohio residents seeking medical treatment may find themselves delaying surgery or a procedure because of their body weight. According to ABC News Today.com, some physicians have refused to perform an operation until after a patient has lost some weight. Stigma...
When a product has a defect that could cause an injury, the manufacturer should recall the product. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes a current list of recalls along with the manufacturers' websites and the instructions for correcting the issue or...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) cause a range of effects depending on their severity and the area of the brain that has been damaged. Many of these effects are physical, with some TBI victims experiencing mobility issues or needing to re-learn basic tasks and chores. ...