Posted in Accident & Injury on June 6, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants Chrysler to recall 2.7 million Jeeps and take them off the road until they no longer pose a risk of fire in a rear-end crash. CNNMoney reports, “NHTSA says that the plastic gas tanks on the 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2002 to 2007 Jeep...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2013

Don't take for granted that a summer camp is safe -- even if you went there or worked there, or your child went there last year. Ohio Laws and Regulations for Camps Ohio summer camps are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health.  A camp is required meet health and safety standards yearly to...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 4, 2013

Brendon Holt, a six-year-old boy from New Jersey was accidentally shot and killed by his 4-year-old playmate. Brendon’s family has filed suit against the boy’s parents. Brendon’s parents claim Anthony and Melissa Senatore’s recklessness allowed their son to fatally shoot Brendon. The New York Daily News reports, “On April 8, authorities say the Senatore’s...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 3, 2013

Ford Motor Company announced they are recalling 465,000 of its current model year cars due to a fuel leak that could lead to a fire.  The company said the fuel delivery module leak poses a fire risk in the following 2013 models: FORD:  Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, and the Interceptor Utility LINCOLN: MKS, MKT, and MKZ Reuters reports, “The automaker said...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 3, 2013

June 4, 2013 is Ohio Bicycling Awareness Day. It gives organizations and clubs an opportunity to display what they are doing for cycling in the Columbus Statehouse Atrium.  Sponsored by the Ohio Bicycle Federation, they will share best practices with the legislature. If you have been involved in a bike accident, contact an Ohio bicycle accident...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 31, 2013

Wednesday evening, four children and three adults were killed when a runaway trailer filled with crushed cars careened violently into a minivan, ripping it apart. The father of two of the children was transported to a local hospital, in good condition. The rig was headed south about 25 miles outside of Syracuse, New York...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 30, 2013

The Pottery Barn Kids “Sweet Lambie” crib bumper is being recalled because of a potential hazard to infants.  Consumers should immediately check the tag on the bumper for the month and year. The manufacturer reports, “The decorative stitching on the bumper can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children. If your bumper...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 29, 2013

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 14 people lost their lives in traffic incidents over the weekend – up one from 2012.* OVI-related traffic fatalities decreased to three for the weekend, down from seven in 2012. But OVI arrests increased nearly 5 percent. OSHP announced they made more arrests for impaired driving, drugs...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 28, 2013

In 2010, Google announced that it had been conducting research on driverless cars. Using data the company initially collected for Google Maps, the Google Car also integrates cameras, wheel sensors, laser range finders and radar to avoid traffic and other obstacles. Sergey Brin, one of the internet company’s founders, expects the technology to be...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 22, 2013

With the increase in hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) gas well sites around the country, many are touting the economic boost the industry is forecasted to provide. More well sites mean more jobs. However, it also means an increase in the amount of semis and other large commercial vehicles. The increased traffic has caused concern throughout...