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Motor vehicle accidents: 5 dead in Ohio
Five people tragically lost their lives after a wrong-way crash on State Route 7. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed that two vehicles were involved in the accident, which may have also involved alcohol. Motor vehicle accidents causing fatalities are always...
Motor vehicle accidents: 1 dead in Ohio
Police in Columbus have reported a traffic fatality as a result of a two-vehicle accident on Jackson Pike. Ohio authorities have confirmed the death of a 32-year-old woman in a collision. So far, no charges have been filed, but as with all motor vehicle accidents...
Driver error can easily lead to serious car accidents
Driving, using public transportation or otherwise being on the road is an activity that is unavoidable for many Ohio residents. You and many other people have places you need to be on a daily basis, and often, it is the roadways that help get you there. Of course,...
Motor vehicle accidents: 4 injured in crash
A collision between two vehicles in Zanesville sent four people to the hospital, according to local sources. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash, which happened during the afternoon of Oct. 26. Motor vehicle accidents...
Pedestrian fatalities in Ohio on the increase
Over the past several years, many cities around the country have launched efforts designed to improve safety for pedestrians. These programs include things like adding or upgrading sidewalks, reducing speed limits on designated streets, adding speed bumps and more. It...
Deadly hazing incident spurs Ohio University decision
Despite the many warnings, injuries and even fatalities surrounding university hazing rituals, it seems that this harmful and juvenile practice continues to be a problem in colleges in Ohio and across the country. The recent death of a fraternity pledge was the...
Protect kids from backover accidents
Many Ohio parents may worry that their child will get hit by a car if he or she runs into the street. However, they may not consider the possibility that a car might back over their child. A backover accident occurs when drivers do not see a child and hit him or her...
Which common hospital mistake led to your injury?
Medical malpractice comes in many forms. It can happen because a doctor wrote the wrong prescription or the pharmacist gave you the wrong medication. It happens when a surgeon operates on the wrong location or you get an infection because you didn't get proper care...
How do you childproof a house?
You may think that your Ohio home is safe for your children and your friends' children. However, your house may not be as childproof as you think. It is important to make sure your home is safe for all of the children who live there, as well as the ones who will...
What are catastrophic injuries?
It can be easy to sustain serious injuries in an accident, especially in a pedestrian or motor vehicle collision or other major mishap. However, there are differences between serious injuries from which you eventually recover and injuries that are classified as...
