All occupations pose some level of danger, and in most workplace environments, compliance with federal safety regulations can prevent injuries and death. However, some jobs expose Ohio workers to risks that are not easy to eliminate. One such occupation is firefighting, which exposes firefighters to various carcinogens. Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for occupational injuries is…
Saying goodbye to a loved one who leaves for work, never to see him or her again, is an indescribable tragedy. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence — especially for families who have loved ones working in the construction industry. Fatal construction workers’ accidents leave far too many Ohio families without a breadwinner….
Learning about the death of an Ohio motorist in a crash that was caused by another driver is surely traumatic for surviving family members. If it’s learned that the deceased driver was the innocent victim of a seemingly negligent driver, the trauma may well be exacerbated. The sad fact is that car accidents occur…
As a motorist, you are used to reacting to colors: red for stop, yellow for caution and green for go. Orange is another color that warrants special attention because it is a work zone alert. If you are accustomed to driving around your local area, you probably know where many construction zones are located,…
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….
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…