Posted in Accident & Injury on September 20, 2018

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,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 6, 2018

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 5, 2018

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2018

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…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2018

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 22, 2018

Every driver knows that driving drunk is dangerous and illegal. And most people are familiar with the signs that a driver is drunk, from slurred speech to erratic movements or swerving behind the wheel. However, there is another problem that is just as dangerous as driving drunk: drugged driving. Unfortunately, people are less familiar...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 15, 2018

Ohioans spend a lot of time outside during the summer, whether they are doing yard work, walking around the neighborhood, or eating outside on a restaurant patio. And for the most part, these outdoor excursions are fun – or at least uneventful. That can all change if a person is bitten by a dog....

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 14, 2018

A recent study by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety found that 83 percent of older drivers never initiate a conversation about driving safety with a family member, doctor or concerned loved one. The Foundation is recommending that family members talk to their loved ones early about aging and driving safety. Talking to a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 8, 2018

In a matter of weeks, children across Ohio will be back in the classroom. That means parents are getting out to do their back-to-school shopping to purchase the things their kids need to have a good start to the new year. If you are among these parents, you should be aware of some potentially...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 1, 2018

Did you know that over the past five years, more Ohioans have been killed in car accidents during the month of August than in any other month? As noted in an article on the deadliest month for Ohio drivers, 563 people died in motor vehicle crashes in August between 2013 and 2017. By comparison,...