Accident & Injury
Filing a Claim after a Hit and Run Accident in Ohio
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 26, 2014
http://youtu.be/FXD0Mwn1qhw?list=UU-L5izB-eqGewHuHeOIa6jA Personal Injury attorney David Elk recounts what happened to a former U.S. Navy seal when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a hit and run accident. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, nothing is more frustrating and alarming than the other driver speeding off from the scene, failing to take...
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Is Your Teen at Risk for Heat Injuries?
Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on August 13, 2014
Summer is almost over and soon students will be heading back to school, but for thousands of kids, football training camp has already begun. While the media has been focused on concussions and traumatic brain injuries, heat injuries remain a major concern for youth football players and other student athletes. August in Ohio often...
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Keys to Seeking Compensation for a Wrongful Death
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 23, 2014
Dealing with the death of a family member is tragic. Knowing that the death could have been avoided makes the process of grieving and recovery even more difficult. Wrongful death claims cannot compensate for the pain of losing a loved one, but they can provide much needed financial assistance to the family and provide...
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Basic Facts Everyone Should Know About Elder Abuse
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 17, 2014
As people age, they may become less able to physically defend themselves or stand up to an abusive caregiver. There are more than half a million reports of this each year, and professionals estimate that at least a few more million cases occur annually but are simply not reported. Abuse may come in many...
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The Dangers of Untrained Semi-Truck Drivers
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 15, 2014
by Arthur Elk How are you behind the wheel of a moving truck? If you're like most people, you probably have to take extra precautions because you're a little unsteady at the wheel. Now imagine that you're driving an 18-wheeler and are trying to navigate 80,000 pounds of metal and cargo. That's about 16...
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Grill Safely this Summer
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 10, 2014
Whether you like burgers and dogs, barbecue chicken or even grilled veggies, please remember to grill safely! Safety Tips Always read the owner’s manual before using the grill. Don’t assume a new grill works the way your old one did! Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors Place the grill well away...
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Use Caution When Buying Fireworks
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 3, 2014
If you’re thinking about buying fireworks to add some excitement to your 4th of July celebration in Ohio, think again. First and foremost, aside from sparklers and other small novelty items, fireworks are illegal for personal use in Ohio. While you can buy other types of fireworks in Ohio, all fireworks must be transported...
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Uninsured Drivers: How They Can Affect You
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2014
I'm sure you don't think much about uninsured drivers, but it's very important to understand how they can affect every one of us on the roads. You should know what it means to be involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. Even when all drivers involved in the accident are insured, it can...
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GM Recalls another 3.16 Million Vehicles
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 18, 2014
General Motors has announced yet another recall of 3.13 million vehicles with ignition switch problems. The defect can cause engines to shut off, leaving unsuspecting motorists to struggle with a sudden loss of power steering and power brakes, and, in the event of a crash, the air bags may fail to deploy. The defect has...
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Insurance Claims: Settling Too Early Can Be a Huge Mistake
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 12, 2014
http://youtu.be/V7n8KqXWX5g Ohio personal injury attorney Bill Price explains why accepting an insurance provider's settlement offer may not be the right decision. One of the most common challenges you’ll face after an injury is the need for money. We already need it every day, but when you’re injured and can’t work, you need money more than...
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