As of April 2022, Ohio has already had 70 road construction crashes. If the accidents continue at this rate, it could double the work zone vehicle accidents reported in 2021. The state workers’ compensation program covers vehicle accident injuries occurring in work...
A primary goal for members of the Cleveland, Ohio, workforce is to earn as high a wage as possible to provide for their families. Unfortunately, this leads many to choose occupations with extreme injury risks. While a high-paying job may ensure a comfortable...
Make no mistake. Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic. A spinal cord injury may lead to the victim’s death or paralysis. If you sustain a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligent or unlawful actions, it is important that you pursue them for...
You don't know how you will respond to a stressful situation until you find yourself in it. People often panic when something unexpected happens, which is why there are laws about how to handle car crashes. Ohio requires that drivers stop and report the collision to...
If you have ever had to drive for several hours straight, you know how exhausting it can be. Remaining alert for so long is mentally and physically demanding. Commercial drivers spend every workday driving for hours on end. Many will spend ten or more hours at the...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is protective clothing that helps to ensure workers remain as safe as possible. PPE is utilized across various sectors, but it is especially important in the field of construction. There are thousands of accidents in construction...
People who are in car crashes or slip-and-fall incidents can suffer from serious spinal cord injuries. These injuries can also occur in on-the-job accidents. Regardless of the cause of the injury, the person will likely wonder if they’ll be able to function normally...
Let's face it; construction sites are dangerous places. Besides the physical nature of the work, construction site workers are also often required to operate dangerous machinery and work from elevated heights. Thanks to the hazardous nature of construction work,...
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous working environments. Yet, companies could avoid many accidents if they took more care. Falls from high places are the biggest danger, accounting for 38% of all fatal accidents on construction sites. You do not need to...
If you’re involved in a collision or workplace accident and believe that you or another victim may have a spinal cord injury, there are specific steps that you can take to get help and minimize the risk of further complications. When people suffer from spinal cord...
