Rear-end collisions happen in a wide variety of different settings. Drivers may strike other cars in parking lots or at stop signs in residential areas. More severe accidents can occur when drivers ignore stop signs or drive faster than the speed limit and strike another car in the process. No matter the situation, these…
With power tools, heavy machinery, weighty construction materials and physically demanding tasks, construction sites can be dangerous places. Treatment after a construction site injury can be stressful and costly, and even common injuries can leave workers in need of additional support like workers’ compensation benefits. Trips and falls Construction sites can be host to…
When a driver makes a mistake, he or she can occasionally keep it under wraps. If it was just a scratch on a paint job or a dent in a fender, the consequences are small if there are any at all. But serious collisions with other vehicles can affect far more than a driver’s…
It’s not easy to get over a workplace injury. This is often true when an injury is severe enough to really change your life. But sometimes, injuries stop workers from doing their jobs as they had in the past. Fortunately, it is easy to make a claim for the workers’ compensation payments they need…
Some motorcycle riders are out and about all year long, but with the advent of warmer weather, motorists will see more Harleys and Yamahas on the road. Car crashes are common enough in Ohio, and although serious injuries can result, a car-motorcycle collision can cause even more devastating injuries to the rider. Common causes…
This year brought a boon to infrastructure building projects in Ohio. As roads have to bear more trade coming from and going through the Buckeye State, the government in Columbus made moves to increase the funding needed to keep cars and trucks moving. “As Ohio’s economy continues to grow, we must be able to…
With the possible exception in some major cities, Ohioans tend move around by car. Owning or leasing a motor vehicle is often a source of pride for people, and the memory of passing a driver’s test can be one of the most significant in a lifetime. But no one wants a life to end…
Workers deserve the best possible protection when they are on the job, especially when their employment is potentially hazardous like construction or emergency services. But if employers had to be prepared to pay medical expenses on their own, few small- or medium-sized businesses would survive an accident or two. This is why state governments…
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, along with fishing in the open ocean and providing emergency services. This is why many protections required by federal and Ohio law on all construction sites to help ensure that workers are exposed to fewer risks. After a workplace accident, there are…
While many of the symptoms of a spinal cord injury, or SCI, are obvious, your body can mask certain red flags after a traumatic incident such as a vehicle crash. Even a minor collision may be enough to injure to your spine, and that could result in SCI, so a prompt medical diagnosis is essential. Spinal cord…