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…
As of January 1, 15 states now require ignition interlock devices to be installed onto any vehicle owned by a motorist with at least one drunk driving conviction. The growing trend among states is part of a nationwide push by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which is ramping up its efforts to force the…
Recent survey statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that carpal tunnel syndrome presents itself more through work-related actions and affects more women than it does men. CTS is one of the leading health conditions leading to workers’ compensation costs, disability, and lost work time and productivity. The National…
When queried by newspaper reporters following a vehicle crash in a small town in the south central region of Ohio, motorists, tow truck drivers, road construction workers and emergency responders readily stated what is an increasingly prevalent view in Ohio and elsewhere throughout the country: Distracted driving is routinely the direct cause of car…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator and CEO Stephen Buehrer provided comments and an official statement recently commemorating the 100th anniversary of the state’s workers’ comp program. As he readily notes, discussions concerning the program invariably “elicit strong opinions from all corners.” Buehrer says that the program — designed to protect injured workers…
As recently reported in the Detroit News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started investigations into older General Motors and Ford vans and minivans. These older vehicles have rusting issues that appear to lead to potential safety problems, including fuel leaks, which could potentially lead to the occurrence of car accidents. The…