Ohio summer construction and related traffic accidents are back. Learn safe driving practices and what to do if you’re in a collision. Every year in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, the spring thaw means road cracking and potholes. The onset of warm summer weather,...
1. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a major contributor to road accidents. It involves any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as texting, eating, or even talking to passengers. These distractions take your eyes off the road and your hands off...
The winter season is in full swing, meaning millions of American drivers are at increased risk of car accidents due to hazardous road conditions. Thankfully, drivers can take steps to protect themselves and their passengers. Further, federal and state-level reporting enables drivers to prepare themselves properly by indicating which cities have the highest risks for […]
Anyone who has spent time in Ohio during the winter knows that the roads can become slippery and treacherous at any moment. Many Ohio drivers can tell stories of setting out on a trip when the weather seemed fine (if a bit chilly) only to have a sudden winter storm blow in, turning the trip […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 40% of fatal workplace accidents occur in automobiles or other transportation-related vehicles like tractor-trailers, trains, ships, or airplanes. That means vehicle-related accidents are the most common type of workplace accident.[1] In a research paper published by the National Safety Council, researchers found that the industry where […]
According to the National Safety Council, the U.S. records 4,260,000 workplace injuries yearly. While industries like construction, transportation, warehousing, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining tend to have the highest injury rates, every industry in the U.S. poses some risk for injury to its workers. That is why workers must know what to do in […]
Everyone wants to have a safe experience on America’s roads. But with vehicle accidents and traffic fatalities rising, a safe experience is never guaranteed. The number of vehicles on the roads will only increase in the coming years, exacerbating risk factors and potentially making travel by automobile even more dangerous. Given the predicament, some experts […]
Our law firm vigorously pursues compensation on behalf of clients injured by drunk drivers. While a driver operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is penalized by an administrative and criminal action, those consequences do not begin to address the pain, injury and death experienced by those hit by a drunk driver. One of the […]
When Injuries Happen, Know Your Rights It all happened so fast… There you were, driving home from work late one afternoon, minding your own business, thinking back on the day’s events and contemplating dinner just like you’ve done every other day of every other week. Except on this day, WHACK! Seemingly out of nowhere, your […]
The running joke in Northeast Ohio every winter is the moment the snow flies, drivers forget how to drive. The truth behind that adage is a scary reality! Unfortunately, improper roadway safety precautions place everyone in danger. Recent icing conditions and substantial snowfalls have understandably led to an increase in vehicle accidents. If you watch […]
