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...
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...
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. ...
According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ohio consistently ranks among the ten states with the highest rate of fatal large truck and bus crashes. Looking at the factors that contribute to these crashes can help drivers avoid catastrophic...
If you notice a tractor-trailer weaving within its lane or between lanes, that could be an indication that the trucker is fighting drowsiness, which can be just as deadly as alcohol impairment. According to Sleep Help, nearly 1 in 4 truckers, when surveyed, reported...