The government recently initiated a series of investigations to test whether the batteries used in Chevy's new electric car, the Volt, were capable of catching fire following a car accident. The investigations began after the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Month: November 2011
Ohio Gov.: Labor, management must negotiate workers’ comp reforms
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 23, 2011 | Workers' Compensation
Republican lawmakers in Ohio and organized labor interests in the state have historically been at loggerheads over system reforms and proposed changes to Ohio's workers' compensation program.Republicans supported major benefit cuts in 1997 that were overturned in a...
Toyota recall announced: this time, steering defect
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 21, 2011 | Car Accidents
Toyota recently announced that it has discovered a problem in the power steering systems of many Toyota vehicles. Since a power system defect greatly increases the chances of a car accident, Toyota has recalled well more than half a million vehicles.The recalled...
Are tired motorists as dangerous as drunk drivers?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 17, 2011 | Car Accidents
A recent story in USA Today highlights the surprising answer: Drowsy driving can be just as deadly as drunk or drugged driving.According to statistics provided by the AAA Foundation, drowsy drivers are involved in one of every six deadly car accidents and one in eight...
Ohio winter and car accidents: Preparation tips for motorists
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 15, 2011 | Car Accidents
The prescription for avoiding a car accident during the winter months in Ohio is fairly straightforward and the same one motorists hear every year: Be prepared for the unexpected and ensure that your vehicle is ready for the upcoming inclement weather.The Ohio...
OSHA works to improve internal tracking of fatal worker accidents
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 11, 2011 | Construction Accidents
Construction and industrial enterprises are not deemed equal, at least in the estimation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which tags some of them "model workplaces" that qualify for exemptions and comparatively special treatment pursuant to...
The link between car crashes and traffic snarls in Ohio, elsewhere
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 8, 2011 | Car Accidents
The number of car accidents rises as traffic congestion increases and, following the souring 2008 economy and its lingering aftereffects that have kept more people home in recent years, motorists are once again venturing out in higher numbers on the road. That...
Ohio anti-texting bill in light of new voice-activated technologies
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 3, 2011 | Car Accidents
The precisely worded laws in the various states that apply to texting while driving will likely be under close scrutiny and reconsideration following the recent advent of technologies that allow for voice-activated texting commands.States vary widely in the laws that...
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