There could be more than one reason that your vehicle crashed. Many times, a collision is the fault of another driver. Sometimes an accident can be caused by bad weather or poor road conditions. Automotive defects also contribute to car crashes, and serious medical issues can involve head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. TBIs…
Construction workers in Ohio will be all too aware of the hazards they face when they work in trenches. Unfortunately, some employers disregard those dangers and put their workers’ lives on the line when they fail to comply with the strict safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has rules in place to…
It seems like everyone is excited about the advent of automated, computer controlled cars with “auto-pilot” features. The theory is that these cars will reduce accidents caused by human error. In particular, drunk driving accidents are theoretically going to disappear from our roads, because anyone who has had too much to drink can simply…
Auto crashes are said to be the cause of a significant percentage of teenage deaths. Along with inexperience, the new-found freedom may lead to speeding, and in some cases, alcohol plays a role when car accidents claim young lives. A community in Ohio is still reeling after the tragic death of a 15-year-old cheerleader….
Although most motorcyclists would agree that helmets reduce the likelihood of skull fractures and brain injuries, few consider helmets effective at reducing back and spine injuries. In fact, some have theorized that helmets actually increase the likelihood of spine injuries because of the added torque they place on the rider’s neck. However, recent studies…
Coping financially after suffering an injury in a work-related accident can be challenging. For this reason, employers in Ohio must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This will assist employees with the financial consequences of workplace injuries while protecting the employer from having to face lawsuits for ordinary negligence filed by injured workers. Workers who are…
Workers in Ohio who are struggling to obtain workers’ comp after suffering workplace injuries may be interested in a case in another state. A court recently awarded an oil-field worker $120,000 after a seven-year fight for workers’ compensation benefits that were initially denied after he suffered a brain injury. Reportedly, the man fell while…
Since its introduction a few years ago, backup safety technology has supposedly reduced accidents significantly. In fact, in 2014, the U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA) declared that it would mandatory for all auto makers to integrate backup cameras in all new builds beginning in May of 2018. However, all new technology has its…
We usually think about auto accidents as involving two vehicles. However, this notion is a bit misleading. A significant percentage of accidents do not involve two vehicles in motion. Often enough, accidents involve a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian or bicyclist. These accidents are not only more frequent than most people think; they are…
There is an endless list of hazards faced by workers on building sites. Roofs alone pose a set of life-threatening risks, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict safety regulations to prevent roof-related construction workers’ accidents. An Ohio nursing facility was recently ordered to address roof safety violations after the death of…