Catastrophic injuries typically have life-altering consequences — not only for the victim but also for that person’s loved ones. If, for example, a limb is lost, the victim’s home and vehicle might have to be modified to accommodate his or her new physical limitations, and he or she might never be able to return…
Ohio workers in all industries are no doubt aware that they are entitled to pursue financial relief in the event of workplace accidents that cause injuries and time away from work. However, some may not understand how the workers’ compensation program works and how long they will have to wait for receipt of benefits….
Ohio has a strong distracted driving campaign: “Look up, hang up, and go slow for the cone zone.” The Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that 80 percent of Americans believe hands-free devices are safer than handheld phones, but the research does not prove that. In addition, the problem of distracted driving is not…
The number of ladder accidents that cause injuries to workers in various industries nationwide every year, including in Ohio, is concerning. So much so that March is National Ladder Safety Month. This might address the prevalence of workers’ compensation claims by victims of ladder accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, emergency…
Vehicle operators in Ohio will always be responsible for the safety of their passengers. When passengers suffer injuries in car accidents that involve no other vehicles, the drivers might be liable for damages sustained by the passengers. However, for such a claim, there must be evidence of negligence on the part of the driver….
The groundhog may have claimed that there are six weeks left of winter, but spring will come faster than you anticipate. As the snow melts and the temperatures warm up, you deal with unique driving conditions that may cause accidents. Every time the season changes, you are forced to adapt your driving to deal…
From statistics compiled nationally to those collected by state agencies, an accurate and often disturbing picture develops of highway fatalities and how they come about. The numbers are recorded each year, and we can see certain trends. The latest statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation, for example, reveal that in 2015, 35,092…
One of the primary safety hazards on construction sites in Ohio and other states is fall accidents. However, many employers continue to disregard federal safety regulations. Many construction workers’ accidents with devastating consequences occur because of unsafe scaffolding structures and a lack of fall protection. Two employees at a construction site on the premises…
Three workers lost their lives in an explosion at a plant that manufactures corrugated container boards. Although this tragedy happened in another state, many workers’ compensation claims are said to have resulted from workplace accidents at facilities of this company in other states, including in Ohio. Reportedly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has…
Barely a month into the New Year and the first fatal crash occurs in Darke County, Ohio. The sheriff’s office reported that this was one of those car accidents in which one driver’s alleged negligence may have caused the death of a passenger. Deputies say the fatal accident occurred on U.S. 36 on a…