Thousands of car accidents happen in Ohio each year. Whether it is a serious wreck or a minor fender bender, a car accident can leave you confused, angry and hurt. However, it is important that you keep a level head (if you can) so you can stay safe and thoughtfully document the details of…
The motor vehicle liability insurance system in Ohio is relatively straightforward. You pay for coverage primarily to protect yourself from the expenses you would cause in a crash. If you get into a wreck with another vehicle, your insurance protects you from liability when you made a mistake that causes the collision. When the…
A person who gets involved in a car wreck can suffer from serious injuries. One injury that’s possible is a traumatic amputation. This means that a part of the body that is severed from the rest of the body. There are several things that can impact whether the severed part will be able to be reattached….
Love it or hate it, the holiday season is here — and that may leave you feeling unusually tired. Experts say that people are particularly prone to fatigue during the holiday season, whether it’s because of the hustle and bustle of all the shopping and festivities or end-of-the-year burnout. As a whole, Americans tend…
The impact of a car wreck can lead to many serious injuries. For some, a brain injury is a severe injury that can result in life-long problems for its victim. There are different types of brain injuries that might happen when you’re involved in a crash. These can all have different impacts on you, so you…
When you think about construction work, it’s pretty easy to conjure up all kinds of images of danger. After all, construction work involves a lot of heavy equipment, dangerous tools and sharp objects. Workers fall, get electrocuted, are hurt by moving vehicles and more — all the time. There is one danger; however, construction…
Fall has definitely started, and that means the trees are about to turn into a riot of color all over Ohio. Leaf watchers are expected to be out in droves along many of the state’s most scenic — and rural — routes. Whether you plan to drive out to one of the state’s best…
After the first few days of medical leave after an injury on the job, most people are quite anxious to get back to work. However, those with serious injuries may find that returning to work isn’t as easy as just resting for a few days or taking over-the-counter pain medication. Some people who break…
If someone mentions distracted driving, what do you think of? Is it people using their phones? That is one of the most frequent and dangerous distractions, yet, it is far from the only one. There are three ways in which things can distract drivers — manually, visually and cognitively. Many things affect a driver…
When you work in construction, your boss may ask you to climb a ladder at some point. They might not tell you ladders are one of the most dangerous ways to work above the ground. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 15% of workplace deaths result from ladder falls. Many more…