Media reports of automobile accidents and construction accidents often end with the statement “The accident is under further investigation.” It may be difficult to understand how an investigation can continue after the scene of the accident has been cleared of debris...
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School bus safety a growing concern in Ohio after fatal accident
When Ohio parents put their children on a school bus, they are doing so under the assumption that safety will be a priority. Unfortunately, accidents happen and children can be hurt or lose their lives. What many parents might not know is that there is no mandate that...
Gathering the right information to apply for SSD benefits
When Ohio workers are facing the prospect of having to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they probably have more questions than answers. Anyone who has had any exposure to a government-run benefit program probably knows what to expect – long wait times,...
Ohio campaign seeks to reduce work zone auto accidents
Drivers who pass work zones often ignore the signs, arrows and warnings that they should slow down for everyone’s benefit. Many are distracted. Others are driving at excessive speed. With the potential for injury and death, National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week was...
Motorcycle accident highlights importance of riding safely
Motorcyclists on Ohio’s busy roads can sustain serious or even fatal injuries in an accident. This was recently illustrated in a case involving a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. According to Cleveland police, the...
Ohio Turnpike dangers spurs new state trooper safety strategies
There are certain roads in Ohio that are known to be dangerous with a substantial number of the state’s auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. To try and improve safety, lawmakers and law enforcement set about formulating new tactics. Recently, announcements...
Road fatality statistics are the catalyst for new Ohio safety laws
Motor vehicle accident statistics help to determine how these collisions happen and to formulate strategies to reduce them, improving safety and preventing people from being injured or passing away. Recently, the fatality numbers for Ohio were released. The causes and...
Are semi-autonomous vehicles truly safe for all on the road?
Semi-autonomous vehicles seem to be the wave of the future. We see commercials featuring people driving vehicles with lane-assist features, back-up features, parallel parking features and even hands-free features. Still, are semi-autonomous vehicles truly safe for all...
Can I recover damages if a parked car caused my accident?
You probably know that if you are in a car accident caused by another driver, you have a right to recover compensation though a personal injury action. But what if an illegally parked car causes your accident? Can you recover damages if there was no driver? The answer...
What are the most dangerous highways in Ohio?
If you’re like most drivers in Ohio, then you’ve seen safety initiative from local, state, and federal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, all aimed at promoting driver safety. Although efforts to curtail dangerous driving are admirable, the sad reality...