Motorcycle awareness is vital for all drivers in Ohio. Motorcyclists will continue heading out on the open road until the weather makes it impossible to do so. More than half of motorcycle crashes that lead to a death have another vehicle involved. In most cases, the motorist, not the motorcyclist,
Traffic accidents are the number one cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Furthermore, teens are more likely than others to text and drive, which increases the chance of causing an accident. Preventing distracted driving will lead to fewer motor vehicle accidents. Subsequently, fewer people will be injured
A federal judge has ruled that the case involving two trucking companies for the wrongful death of a man and the injuries a woman suffered will remain in the Ohio court system. In the 2013 accident, a 71-year-old man was killed and his wife was seriously injured. The case was
When people suffer spinal cord injuries, it is going to change their lives forever. In addition to the treatment required immediately following the injury, they will be faced with more of the same in the future. Depending on the type of injury, ongoing rehabilitation is often necessary. This gives the
As you drive down the highway, you realize that sharing the road with others, including truck drivers, is a must. Paying attention to the road in front of you is your responsibility. However, there is something you cannot control: what others drivers are doing as they are in close proximity
Traumatic brain injury occurs as the result of a jolt or blow to the head. This is common in many types of motor vehicle accidents, including those involving a motorcycle. A motorcyclist does not have much protection between their head and the road as well as other debris. This is
When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, such as in a motor vehicle accident, he or she has to take the necessary steps toward receiving the appropriate treatment. Once the person is stabilized, his or her medical team will consider which steps to take next. While not always the
In one of our blog posts last week, we discussed how vital it is to choose the right car seat for a child. Equally as important is to ensure that all adults in the vehicle are wearing a seat belt while they are in the car. While a seat belt
You never know when you may be involved in a motor vehicle accident. This could happen at any point, even if you are obeying all the rules of the road. If you are traveling with a child, it is important to know if he or she needs to be situated
When you are in a motorcycle accident, there is a chance of being injured by flying debris. In some cases, the debris, or even objects on the ground, might become embedded in your skin or eyes. Taking care of foreign objects that are in the eye requires emergency medical care.