When drivers are in areas frequented by pedestrians, they must be extra careful to avoid hitting those pedestrians. If the driver has other people in the vehicle, this means avoiding becoming distracted by those people. In a recent accident, the driver of pickup truck claims to have been distracted by
The fairly mild winter thus far hasn’t made the roads unfavorable for motorcycle riders. With that in mind, now is the perfect time for a little reminder about safety for our valued Ohio motorcycle riders. One of the most important things bikers can do is to ride with an appropriate
The thought of suffering a traumatic brain injury is enough to get most people upset. Fortunately, treatment of such injuries has come a long way over the years. For this reason, even the most serious injuries can be treated, to a certain degree, to help the patient reclaim as much
Automotive accidents in Ohio have a huge impact on the state. Not only do these accidents cause injuries and deaths, they also impose significant financial consequences on the state. Consider how news reports always feature collisions that occur around the state, especially during wintry weather conditions. In our state alone,
Every year, there are motor vehicle accidents in Ohio that lead to serious injury or death. Some of these can be avoided by being a more responsible driver. Drowsy driving is one of the most common reasons for a motor vehicle accident. When a person is tired and behind the
The neurological community is abuzz after a relatively simple test successfully detected brain injuries in patients. The test scans patients’ eye movements while they watch a four-minute music video. In patients without brain injuries, the horizontal and vertical eye movements are 50/50. In patients with brain trauma, the ratio is
Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience for anyone. While some people might think that the effects of the car accident end as soon as the physical injuries heal, that isn’t always the case. Some people might experience post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the car
Since no two people are the same, there is no way of saying how a brain injury will impact a person in the short and long term. That said, many years of study have proven that brain injury can have long lasting impacts that can be a challenge for the
As the holiday season comes to a close, more and more people will be hitting the roadways and interstates to go spend time with loved ones. The last thing people want to happen while traveling is getting into an accident. The only way to avoid accidents is if everyone on
People who play sports, whether they play in youth leagues, school leagues, community leagues or for leisure, are at risk of developing sports-related neck injuries. The chance of these injuries occurring when playing is greater if proper equipment isn’t available or if proper safety guidelines are followed. Our Ohio readers