Ohio is one of the many states with a law that prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices while behind the wheel, but the results of a recent insurance company survey suggest that many drivers ignore the rule. Researchers from Travelers asked 1,000 motorists and...
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The danger of truck accidents caused by flying wheels and tires
Huge trucks regularly share Ohio roads with smaller passenger vehicles. Although most have uneventful travels, the number of semis passing through daily increases the risk of accidents. Some are caused by flying wheels and tires; this is how that occurs and the...
Femur fractures resulting from car crashes
Millions of Ohio residents are either drivers or pedestrians, and thousands of traffic accidents occur every year. They can range from minor bumps and fender-benders to severe accidents causing catastrophic injuries that are often fatal. Some types of injuries...
Head-on collisions are the deadliest truck accidents
Many road users in Ohio lose their lives each year in accidents involving semi-tractor trailers, and quite a few of them die in head-on collisions. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 31% of the passenger vehicle occupants who died in truck...
The 4 common construction site accidents in Ohio
Construction workers in Ohio face a dynamic and often perilous environment on a daily basis. Employers and their employees can mitigate most of the common hazards by following proper safety protocols, but you need to be extra careful to avoid getting hurt. Some of the...
Some common Ohio truck accident injuries
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported 3,969 crashes involving large trucks in Ohio in 2022. This category includes semi-trucks, also called 18-wheelers. Accidents involving trucks often result in severe injuries, some of which are more common than...
Learn when remote employees can qualify for workers’ comp
Some Ohio adults are part of the workforce that works from home. While it has many benefits, injuries can still happen when you work remotely. That's why it's crucial to know when workers' compensation is applicable. Understanding liability and remote work There are a...
The National Safety Council wants to find a new way to prevent MSDs
Workplace injuries can happen in many ways in Ohio. While slips, trips and falls are common ways people get injured at work, research shows the most common workplace injury involves musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These types of injuries often result in strains,...
When partially at fault for falling at a rental property in Ohio
Whether you are visiting or are a tenant in a residential or commercial rental property in Ohio, you have a right to be safe. It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain a safe environment for their tenants and visitors. However, accidents do happen, and sometimes...
Pedestrians and accident risks
Pedestrians in Ohio may face dangers when crossing the streets or standing at a corner. Vehicles pose extreme risks as they might inflict serious harm. When the vehicles are oversized, the dangers could increase even more. Reckless behavior behind the wheel might...