Accident & Injury
Motorcycle season is here: It’s time to review some safety tips
Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on March 14, 2018
Prime motorcycle riding season is right around the corner in Ohio. While you’re preparing your bike for the spring and summer season, it’s a good time to review some motorcycle safety tips: (more…)
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Study finds more benefits of helmet use on motorcycles
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 13, 2018
Spring is right around the corner, and that means motorcyclists are likely getting their bikes ready for the road. If you or your loved one rides a motorcycle, then you are likely already aware of the risks that come with riding a motorcycle. However, just like a bike needs a tune up after being...
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New device would make it easy to see distracted driving history
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 12, 2018
There were 391,000 people injured and 3,477 people killed in distracted driving-related accidents in 2015. But that number could very well be higher. In the aftermath of an accident, it can be difficult or impossible to know if the driver was engaging in distracted driving. How do police officers know if a driver was...
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Are self-driving trucks in our future?
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018
Cars with self-driving features are already on our roads. An estimated 10 million self-driving vehicles are expected to be in use by 2020. But surprising to many, self-driving trucks are also in our future. Uber began testing driverless technology in delivery trucks in early 2017. The self-driving trucks have been delivering freight in Arizona...
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Do you buckle up in the back seat?
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018
Most vehicles on the road today set off a reminder if you forget to buckle up in the front seat. Even if the incessant beeping doesn’t bug you enough to put on your seat belt, the other passengers in the vehicle will usually guilt you into wearing one to make it stop. In the...
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How governors can improve traffic safety
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 8, 2018
Highway and traffic safety should be a major concern for drivers in Ohio. Safety conditions in the U.S. are lacking compared to those in other developed nations, and what's even worse is that traffic fatalities are on the rise. In fact, 2016 saw a 5.6 percent increase over the previous year with the deaths...
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Pedestrians: Why you are still at risk for serious injury in Ohio
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 6, 2018
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people in a traffic accident. Without the protection of a car, airbags or seatbelts, people on foot can suffer catastrophic injuries if they are hit by a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the threat to pedestrians’ safety is not getting any better. In fact, according to recent statistics, for the...
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3 Myths about distracted driving
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2018
When it comes to distracted driving, many people think that they are the exception to the rule: That they can safely text while driving, talk on a cell phone while driving, and engage in other forms of distracted driving. But this is dangerous thinking: No one is truly safe while distracted driving. (more…)
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The dangers of drowsy driving
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2018
Have you ever driven while you were really tired? Most people will answer yes to this question. Despite how commonly it occurs, drowsy driving is not safe. In fact, recent reports show that drowsy driving is actually much more dangerous than previously thought. (more…)
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6 tips to keep your teen driver safe on the road
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 25, 2018
Getting a driver’s license is an important milestone in the life of a teenager. It’s also a time when many parents’ stress levels skyrocket. Driving can be dangerous and young people can make poor decisions. As a parent, how can you allow your teen to enjoy this newfound freedom while at the same time...
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