The impact of a car wreck can lead to many serious injuries. For some, a brain injury is a severe injury that can result in life-long problems for its victim. There are different types of brain injuries that might happen when you’re involved in a crash. These can all...
When you think about construction work, it’s pretty easy to conjure up all kinds of images of danger. After all, construction work involves a lot of heavy equipment, dangerous tools and sharp objects. Workers fall, get electrocuted, are hurt by moving vehicles and...
Fall has definitely started, and that means the trees are about to turn into a riot of color all over Ohio. Leaf watchers are expected to be out in droves along many of the state’s most scenic -- and rural -- routes. Whether you plan to drive out to one of the state’s...
After the first few days of medical leave after an injury on the job, most people are quite anxious to get back to work. However, those with serious injuries may find that returning to work isn't as easy as just resting for a few days or taking over-the-counter pain...
If someone mentions distracted driving, what do you think of? Is it people using their phones? That is one of the most frequent and dangerous distractions, yet, it is far from the only one. There are three ways in which things can distract drivers -- manually,...
When you work in construction, your boss may ask you to climb a ladder at some point. They might not tell you ladders are one of the most dangerous ways to work above the ground. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 15% of workplace...
The actions of one person can impact many others, especially when someone is negligent. Failing to think about safety and the consequences of one's actions can lead to a tragic outcome. People who engage in unsafe behaviors, like racing on public roads, can...
The biggest danger when you take the wheel of a car is the other drivers with whom you share the road. Defensive driving teaches you how to reduce the risk they pose you. If you have ever driven along and shouted at a driver who cannot hear you not to do something,...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced another extension to the trucking industry rule relaxations first introduced in March 2020. They will now apply until the end of November 2021. Some in the industry feel this is good news, yet...
You are working on a construction site and fall from the third floor onto the ground below. Miraculously, you are still alive, but you injure your back in the process. While your employer could claim the back injury occurred elsewhere, the chance a court believes them...
