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...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on August 9, 2021

With fall training underway for high school athletes, it’s important to think about safety and know the risks involved in sports. The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently came out with updates and precautions pertaining to fall sports this year. While these updates are important, it is also necessary to talk about potential injuries...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on July 19, 2021

We have good news and bad news. The good news - when it comes to crashes, children are much safer than they used to be. The number of child passenger deaths has declined by more than half since 1975. The bad news - motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for children....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Firm News, In the news on July 15, 2021

What happened at UH? After a major medical mistake, two University Hospitals (UH) "caregivers" are on leave pending an investigation. On July 2, there were two kidney transplants taking place at UH. A kidney meant for one patient was negligently given to and transplanted into the wrong person. Now the other patient has to...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, In the news on July 13, 2021

Despite fewer cars on the roads last year, pedestrian fatalities increased. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that there were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a nearly five-percent increase from 2019. Per mile driven, pedestrian fatalities increased just over 20% in the first half of 2020 with risky driving to blame. Pedestrian fatalities have...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 29, 2021

July is national grilling month. There's no better way to celebrate summertime than gathering with friends and family and firing up the grill. Keep your guests safe and avoid these common grilling mistakes. Common Grilling Mistakes 1. Grilling under the influence 37% of grillers admit they've fired up a grill while having a few...