Posted in Accident & Injury on July 26, 2018

Distracted driving is a dangerous practice, something that all drivers should avoid. But drivers don’t let these dangers stop them from using phones while they drive. In fact, distracted driving is more of a problem than ever. Distracted Driving Accidents on the Rise Over the past two years, there has been a 14.4 percent...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 24, 2018

The Ohio State Fair is a much-loved and anticipated event. Unfortunately, this year serves as a reminder to many Ohioans of the tragedy that happened one year ago. At the 2017 Ohio State Fair, a tragic accident occurred on the Fire Ball ride, killing 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell and injuring several others. The ride fell...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 18, 2018

Technology has revolutionized driving. Up until about 20 years ago, drivers relied on paper maps to find their way. Cars with driverless features are slowly replacing human-operated vehicles. By 2020, 10 million self-driving cars are expected to be on the road. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 9, 2018

We’ve all seen them: Drivers who speed by us on the highway or come racing up behind us on a busy road. These are drivers who follow us too closely, race through intersections and weave in and out of traffic. Often, just seeing a driver like this on the road can make anyone feel...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 5, 2018

The Fourth of July might be behind us now, but fallout from the holiday could still be ahead for any person who was seriously injured as a result of a celebratory-related accident. More could be on the way, too, as people continue to observe the holiday going into the weekend. There are many types...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2018

Did you know that over 80,000 bicyclists went to the emergency room in 2015 for head injuries? Or that 840 riders died in accidents in 2016? Considering the massive number of people injured or killed while riding a bicycle in the U.S. every year, it is crucial to understand what steps we can take...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2018

Movies portray drowning as loud, attention-grabbing incidents, with victims splashing and calling for help until a bystander comes to the rescue. In reality, drowning is often a silent killer that happens too quickly and quietly for anyone to intervene. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2018

When stories about hot car deaths make headlines, most parents have the same reactions: That would never happen to my child. Only a careless parent could put their little ones in that situation. Unfortunately, parents who think they’re immune to the dangers often fail to take proper precautions to avoid these tragic incidents. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 20, 2018

Ohio residents know that summertime is synonymous with road construction. In fact, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, nearly 8,000 projects are slated for this season. And whether you are a motorist navigating roads under construction or the workers tackling projects to improve roadways, safety should be a top priority this summer. Last...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 12, 2018

For a lot of people, summertime means more time spent outside, enjoying various warm-weather activities and adventures. Unfortunately, summertime can also be a time of increased likelihood of accidents and injuries. More time spent in pools, outdoors, and doing recreational activities means more opportunities for these incidents to happen. (more…)