Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on November 10, 2021

November 7-14, 2021, is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Though it may seem like driving while tired is not dangerous, it causes more than 100,000 crashes and around 700 deaths every year. Over 50% of drivers have admitted to getting behind the wheel when extremely tired, which can be just as dangerous as driving intoxicated....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on October 21, 2021

As a teenager, getting a driver's license brings a new sense of freedom. They don't have to rely on others for rides and can drive to any destination they want. With this freedom comes a new form of responsibility on the road. Within the first year of having their license, teens are 10 times...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 18, 2021

October 18-22, 2021, is School Bus Safety Week. Every day, more than 25 million children ride the bus to and from school. While this week focuses on sharing the road with school buses, it is important to touch on how to teach children about being safe while going to school.   Tips for Parents...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 15, 2021

2021 Update. Once found almost exclusively in Europe, today, there are more than 7,000 roundabouts on our nation’s roadways. The United States first roundabouts were constructed over a century ago. What is a roundabout? A modern roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel counterclockwise around a center island. They are a replacement for...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 4, 2021

October 3-9, 2021, is recognized as National Fire Prevention Week. This week is an excellent time to refresh on how to prevent fires and stay safe in the event of a fire. While fires happen all year round, they tend to increase during the fall and winter with more time being spent indoors.  ...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 27, 2021

Dogs are man's best friend, but what happens when playful barking and biting turns aggressive. Over 4.5 million people are attacked or bitten by a dog each year, with 51% children ages 5-9. Unfortunately, children are more at risk of being bit because they have difficulty understanding dog body language and mistake aggression for...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on September 20, 2021

September 19-25 is recognized as Child Passenger Safety Week to bring awareness on keeping children safe in the car. Car crashes are the leading cause of death in children under 13, with at least two children killed and 374 injured every day. In 2019, based on crashes where children have died, 38% of them...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on September 13, 2021

Injuries and accidents happen every day in the workplace. In 2019, approximately 2.8 million nonfatal and 5,333 fatal work injuries occurred. Employees who suffer from job-related injuries or illnesses can obtain workers' compensation from the employer in monetary reward. We've compiled a list of mistakes that could ruin the chances of receiving necessary compensation....

Posted in Accident & Injury, In the news on August 26, 2021

Going to an amusement park can be a fun-filled day with the family, but what happens if someone gets hurt? The Global Association for the Attractions Industry reports that 1 in 15.5 million rides taken result in severe injuries. So while there is a slight chance of injury, there is always a possibility of...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on August 12, 2021

While most people understand that wearing a seat belt is important, many decide not to wear one when getting into a vehicle. According to the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 22,215 people were killed in a motor-vehicle accident; 47% of them were not wearing a seatbelt. Seat Belt Laws in Ohio: Drivers...