Accident & Injury
When Could A Passenger Be Responsible For An Accident?
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 15, 2019
Riding with other people in the car is something many of us do every day, whether the other people in the car are our children, carpoolers, friends or an Uber driver. In fact, it may be more common than ever for people to ride-share or carpool. Considering how often people ride in the car...
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What Hospital Injuries Can You Sue For?
Posted in Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice on February 11, 2019
Hospitals are supposed to be the places we go to get better. And typically, people exit a care facility feeling better than they did when they walked in. However, that’s not always the case. Some people suffer serious injuries or illnesses while they are in the hospital. And while this can happen as a...
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Ohio traffic fatalities down in 2018
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 8, 2019
Driving is probably the most risky thing the average person will do on any given day. We already know that drivers in Ohio are not among the safest in the country. QuoteWizard, an insurance comparison website, recently released its Best and Worst Drivers By State list, where Ohio came in as the 8th most...
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How do Ohio drivers compare to drivers from other states?
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 29, 2019
QuoteWizard, a popular insurance comparison website, recently released its annual Best and Worst Drivers By State list. The list ranks drivers in each of the 50 states in terms of safety. A number of factors are considered in determining the rankings, including the number of car accidents that occurred in that state, fatalities, drunk...
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Read our free white paper about driver response time
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 28, 2019
We recently published a white paper titled: In The Blink Of An Eye... Understanding Driver Response Time In Truck Accident Cases. (more…)
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What is the Best Way to Avoid Driving While Drowsy?
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 17, 2019
Did you know that driving while drowsy can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated? Despite this fact, reports estimate than roughly 33 percent of drivers have driven when they were extremely tired in the previous month. Unfortunately, drowsy driving is more common than it should be. However, every driver can take steps to...
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FDA approves device to detect concussions better
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2019
After a car accident, fall or collision while playing sports, one of the main concerns victims and medical workers have is whether a person has a concussion. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can cause some brain damage and chemical changes, even when it is minor. As such, properly identifying a concussion...
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Changes coming to Ohio Amish country roads
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 4, 2019
Drivers in and around Cuyahoga county are likely quite familiar with the presence of people in the Amish community. And while Amish and other residents may not occupy a lot of the same spaces together, we do share the roads. Unfortunately, this is creating some serious – and dangerous – problems for everyone. Across...
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Think twice before driving with a hangover
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 2, 2019
Most people think driving with a hangover is much safer than driving drunk. But a recent article by the American Automobile Association explains why driving while hungover can be as dangerous as drunk driving. (more…)
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Dangerous toys of 2018
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 27, 2018
Every year, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund publishes a report detailing findings from a survey on toy safety. This year, the PIRG’s survey included 40 toys. Of those, 15 were found to be potentially unsafe or hazardous due to: Choking hazards Small parts Balloons (which pose the greatest threat of...
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