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Back-to-School Safety: Sharing the road with school buses
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 18, 2017
It’s extremely frustrating to get stuck behind a school bus on your morning commute, but ignoring laws and guidelines for sharing the road can have dangerous consequences.
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Understanding disc herniations
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 17, 2017
Anyone with a disc injury knows how problematic they can be. Discs act as cushions between spinal vertebrae. They act as shock absorbers and ligaments to hold vertebrae together, allowing for movement of the spine.
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What caused the amusement park ride accident at the Ohio State Fair?
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 15, 2017
On July 26, one person was killed and seven others were injured while riding on the Fire Ball at the Ohio State Fair. The ride was in motion when it broke, causing one of the carriages to break apart. Some riders were flung from the ride. Two flew through the air and landed on concrete… read more
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Opioid-Related Car Accidents Are On The Rise
Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices on August 10, 2017
The opioid crisis is hitting Ohio especially hard. Abuse of prescription painkillers like fentanyl and oxycodone, as well as heroin, has risen dramatically over the past decade: In 2005: Approximately 15,000 deaths in the United States 500 deaths in Ohio In 2015: Approximately 33,000 deaths in the United States 2,700 deaths in Ohio Alarmingly, experts… read more
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What to do if Wells Fargo charged you for unnecessary auto insurance
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 3, 2017
Did you finance your vehicle with a loan from Wells Fargo? If so, you may be one of hundreds of thousands of customers who were charged for unnecessary auto insurance.
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What to do after you’re attacked by a dog
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 25, 2017
Any dog can become aggressive, and an attack could leave you or your loved ones with serious injuries or worse. The dog’s owner can typically be held responsible, but there are steps that need to be taken soon after the incident to build a solid case. Enlist the help of family members, friends and a… read more
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Preventing Debris-Related Crashes: How to Safely Secure Objects to Your Vehicle
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 18, 2017
Do you feel uneasy when you’re driving behind a minivan towing a trailer of garage sale finds or a pickup truck hauling a suspiciously shaky mattress? You know, something like this: You have good reason to be nervous. A 2016 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study determined more than 200,000 debris-related crashes were reported between… read more
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Have a blast on the 4th of July with these tips for safe and fun festivities!
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 29, 2017
How are you and your loved ones celebrating the 4th of July this year? For some, the holiday is spent at a backyard barbeque enjoying the local fireworks display with friends and family. Others take the opportunity to get out of town for a few days and celebrate in a new place. Follow these simple… read more
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Sparklers: 4th of July fun or accident waiting to happen?
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2017
Sparklers seem harmless. You’ve probably stocked up on them for 4th of July picnics and cookouts and handed them out to your kids without a second thought. But did you know these “toys” can burn as hot as a blow torch? Or that they are one of the leading causes of fireworks-related injuries?
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100 Deadliest Days: 5 Dangers to Discuss with Your Teen Driver
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 23, 2017
Did you know we are in the middle of the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers? Over the past five years more than 1,600 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day and in recent weeks, tragic accidents have claimed the lives of several Ohio teens.
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