Facing an injury can come with physical, mental and financial strain. Thankfully, in some cases, there are legal processes in place to aid with such issues. If you suffer a serious injury while visiting a business or property, you may be able to file a claim for negligence. Before filing, there are a few important…
Those injured in motor vehicle accidents already know that some people are bad drivers. An important source of evidence pointing to the dangers of negligent driving comes from the well-respected National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Each year, the NTSB releases its “most wanted” list of driving safety improvements. As you might expect, several of…
When winter comes, people are excited about beautiful snow-covered landscapes, the holiday season beginning and the opportunity to enjoy all their favorite winter treats. Once the holidays past, the excitement fades and the cold sets in. Winter brings frigid temperatures and massive snowstorms in Ohio, especially during January and February. Construction workers have to…
The construction industry in Cleveland and other Ohio cities is thriving. While this is great for the economy and industry workers, prosperity in any industry often comes with an increase in employee accidents and injuries. The construction field is no exception and is actually one of the most dangerous industries for its workforce. There…
Tragic motor vehicle accidents and fatalities occur every day. Most of them happen to vulnerable members of society, such as young children. The drivers of the vehicles are not always irresponsible, reckless or guilty of substance-impaired driving. They are regular drivers who are victims of a phenomenon many people forget. Vehicles have large blind…
Most Ohio residents would agree that suffering a workplace injury is quite traumatic. Now imagine learning that your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. Experiencing a denial of the benefits you rightfully deserve can make an already troubling situation much worse. Without workers’ comp benefits you will have to pay for your own medical…
With dropping temperatures and more torrential rains, it can be dangerous to drive on Ohio roads during the winter. These conditions create a recipe for disaster. In fact, one report showed Ohio has the highest number of deadly winter car crashes than any other state. Parents may be understandably nervous about teenaged kids driving in…
America’s teens are busier than ever before. With limited after-school hours for homework, extracurricular activities and the enticement of fun and friends, most teens do not get enough sleep. This leads to young, inexperienced drivers who are also sleepy. A dangerous mix. An accident waiting to happen In February 2018, a teen fell asleep…
Every time you drive on a local main street or interstate freeway, you take a risk as you share the road with others. Not all drivers are safe, cautious, or even fully able to respond to the situation on the road. Impaired drivers can cause serious crashes and injuries. Some cities have better driving experiences than…
Distracted driving is a growing contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents nationwide. Multitasking behind the wheel using a cellphone has proven time and time again to vastly impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. In fact, distracted driving was blamed in approximately 13,976 traffic accidents that occurred on Ohio roads in 2017….