Accident & Injury

Truck Driver Health and Accident Risks

Nearly 6 million Americans are Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers, and most of them drive the semi and tractor-trailers you see crisscrossing highways and interstates across the country. For these drivers, who spend days and weeks at a time on the road, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Numerous studies have...

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Can your prior health history strengthen your personal injury case?

By William J. Price After you’ve suffered a serious injury, it can be hard to get your mind off the future. Will you be able to go back to work? How will your medical bills get paid? What impact will your injuries have on your loved ones? Being able to provide a thorough, documented...

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4 Tips to avoid deer accidents this fall

To many in Ohio, autumn means changing leaves,  and football. Fall is a season of change, as the temperature drops and the heating bill rises. Unfortunately for motorists, it also means deer are much more active. How much so? Your chance of hitting a deer doubles between October and November. Ohio drivers have a...

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5 Tips to help ensure a safe ride in a rented limo

On October 6, a group of 17 friends rented a limousine for a surprise birthday party in upstate New York. The day was supposed to be a celebration among friends, but it ended tragically. All 17 passengers, the driver, and two pedestrians were killed when the limo ran a stop sign, slammed into a...

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Truck drivers and sleep apnea

Truck drivers have a responsibility to safely operate 40,000+ pound vehicles. Considering the size and power of these vehicles – especially when comparing to much smaller passenger vehicles – one mistake could mean catastrophic results. Unfortunately, truck drivers are among the millions of Americans who struggle with sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep...

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Surprising elements affecting self-driving cars

In recent years, we have been reading a lot about self-driving cars, and there is no shortage of promising, enticing details. We hear that they could reduce accidents caused by drunk, drowsy or distracted drivers; we learn that they can react faster than humans; we are told they could revolutionize the transportation industry. Understandably,...

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Are Beds in Nursing Homes a Threat to Patient Safety?

When an elderly loved one needs personal care and medical attention that spouses or family members cannot provide, they often move to a nursing home facility. These facilities typically have the staff, resources, and equipment that can make life more comfortable for a patient. However, accidents can happen in nursing homes, particularly when conditions...

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What are the Updated Car Seat Guidelines in Ohio?

Choosing a car seat, properly installing it, and ensuring that it meets current safety guidelines: These are all important tasks – and potential challenges – for parents and caregivers with young children. A car seat can protect a child in the event of a motor vehicle accident, potentially preventing serious injuries and deaths. The...

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How do Ohio truck driver salaries compare to other states?

When it comes to the salaries of truck drivers, how do Ohio truck drivers compare to other truck drivers across the country? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salaries of truck drivers around the U.S. varies greatly. There is a $17,670 difference between the highest and lowest ranked states. (more…)

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School Bus Safety Tips

All across Ohio, students are heading back to school. This means we are starting to see a lot more school buses on the road. Whether your child rides a bus or you are sharing the road with a school bus, you should understand some basic precautions you can take to ensure everyone gets where...

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