An Ohio man faces up to 31 years in prison after pleading guilty to 10 charges, most notably aggravated vehicular homicide, following a March 2010 truck accident in which three Marine Corps recruits were killed. A dashboard video camera mounted in the semi truck the man was operating provided evidence that the driver had…
To the degree that some injured workers in Ohio pay attention to the workers’ compensation rulings in other states, they might want to consider a recent appellate court decision from Arkansas. That case sends a strong message concerning the central role that today’s social media can play in a court case and legal outcome….
Although Ohio does not rank at or near the top of states having the most roundabout intersections, it certainly has its share, with the European-inspired traffic feature becoming an increasingly familiar site on state roads. The trend has been clear for several years. As evidence of that, the Columbus Dispatch featured a story from…
Traffic officials in most states, including Ohio, have few explicit guidelines to follow when they are considering closing down a portion of a freeway or major highway due to adverse driving conditions. In the absence of clear instructions, and on occasions of rapidly changing weather or other factors that can negatively influence driving conditions,…
We reported recently on a strong push by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other traffic safety organizations to implement ignition interlock laws nationally that would apply to even first-time DUI offenders (please see our January 17 blog post). MADD officials say that the interlocks are strong and proven tools that help cut back…
Will raising the speed limit on the Ohio Turnpike and all other portions of the state’s interstate freeways reduce the rate of truck accidents and car crashes or increase them? That clearly depends on who you ask. “Where I’m from, it’s 75 on the interstate,” says a Kentucky driver who is regularly on Ohio…
A recent study relying upon data culled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and more than 40 other job-related databases sheds light on just how much construction accidents and other workplace injuries cost the United States each year, in terms of medical costs, lowered productivity and related factors. Here’s how much, according to…
Toyota owners have been plagued by a series of car accidents in recent years due to unintended acceleration. As a result, Toyota has been hit with nearly 200 lawsuits, including some from Ohio, relating to injures and damages concerning various accidents linked to unintended acceleration. Toyota has revealed that it is likely to use…
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans constitute flagship brands and are popular consumer choices in Ohio and everywhere else across the country. The company has a singular and enduring history in the United States, with deep loyalties among many of its vehicle buyers. And, now, some problems to boot. Along with its major competitors,…
In a recent study conducted by two university professors, car accident fatalities are shown to have decreased in those states that have legalized marijuana laws. The information linking those states was posted on the Institute for the Study of Labor website and is currently under review by the Journal of Law and Economics. The…