Injuries
Road rage can be fatal
Drivers who engage in dangerous and aggressive behavior like tailgating, red-light running and weaving between lanes cause more than half of the fatal traffic accidents in Ohio and around the country. That was the conclusion reached by researchers from the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety after studying more than 10,000 road rage incidents.…
Read MoreWinter driving in Ohio
Motor vehicle accidents in Ohio are prevalent in winter weather, but residents can take a few simple steps to reduce their chances of a collision. The hazards of winter driving mean that you need to adjust how you would usually drive your car. Don’t drive unless it’s necessary One way to avoid personal injury during…
Read MoreSurprising fact about truck accidents
It can sometimes be intimidating to drive near large trucks in Lexington, Kentucky. Big heavy semi-trucks can do a lot of damage when they’re involved in an accident. But did you know that the vast majority of truck accidents involving passenger cars are not the trucker’s fault? Passenger car drivers cause most truck accidents Statistics…
Read MoreCVSA announces 2021 International Roadcheck results
Tens of thousands of semi-tractor trailers in Ohio and around the country were pulled over and inspected for safety violations between May 4 and May 6 during the 2021 International Roadcheck initiative. During the safety blitz, commercial vehicle inspectors ordered almost 7,000 trucks off the road because of dangerous defects and removed more than 2,000…
Read MoreVehicle safety features may be worth it, though concerns remain
You may be wondering if the safety features on your vehicle are worth engaging, and the answer is yes. Ohio drivers should be aware that there are some concerns about cost and that most insurance companies are not ready to give incentives to vehicles that have them. All the same, the global market for advanced…
Read MoreFracturing your femur in a car accident
Perhaps you were hit by an 18-wheeler or by a speeding passenger vehicle in Ohio. The violent impact of the crash may have left you with a fractured femur. Car crashes are, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the leading cause of femur fractures. Different types of femur fractures The femur, also known…
Read MoreElectrical Shock Injuries and Their Aftermath
Electrical shock injuries can happen anywhere – at home or in the workplace. And, electrical injuries can cause significant physical trauma or even death. Serious injuries like these can be both physically and financially difficult to recover from. Your injuries may be exacerbated further by the stress of trying to pay your medical bills, or…
Read MoreHow Much of Your Personal Injury Award Can You Keep After Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy has the potential to swallow up a large part of the award you receive from a personal injury claim. How much you get to keep depends on the exemptions that apply. Every state has their own set of exemptions, and the federal government provides exemptions, too. Sometimes, you have to use the state exemptions…
Read MoreThousands of Kids Injured Each Year from Infant Walkers
We’re all familiar with baby and infant walkers – those wheeled contraptions that let babies roll around using their legs before they’re able to walk. If you’re reading this, you probably used one yourself when you were little, or maybe one of your kids did. However, the authors of a recent study urge anyone that…
Read MoreWhen Injury Causes Curvature of the Spine
Severe spine curvature is a painful and debilitating condition that can greatly diminish an individual’s quality of life. While this complication can be caused by a wide range of congenital diseases, it may also occur when a person’s negligence causes injury to an innocent victim’s spine. Treatment is extensive, long-term, and expensive, but a successful…
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