Injuries

Nursing home residents engage in fights regularly, but many of their behaviors remain unseen. The reasons why they misbehave are often misunderstood and misclassified. The patients may be blamed for violent attacks when the problem of institutional neglect is the...

Some auto accident injury claims in Ohio are relatively simple matters that are handled through the insurance system with no problem. Injured parties submit their claims that are paid in a settlement. However, there are also many claims that insurance companies deny,...

Public awareness campaigns may decrease certain types of automobile accidents in Ohio. In past generations, such campaigns helped change attitudes and laws regarding drunk driving. Today, many entities work to warn people about the terrible risks of texting while...

Drivers who engage in dangerous and aggressive behavior like tailgating, red-light running and weaving between lanes cause more than half of the fatal traffic accidents in Ohio and around the country. That was the conclusion reached by researchers from the American...

Motor vehicle accidents in Ohio are prevalent in winter weather, but residents can take a few simple steps to reduce their chances of a collision. The hazards of winter driving mean that you need to adjust how you would usually drive your car. Don't drive unless it's...

It can sometimes be intimidating to drive near large trucks in Lexington, Kentucky. Big heavy semi-trucks can do a lot of damage when they’re involved in an accident. But did you know that the vast majority of truck accidents involving passenger cars are not the...

Tens of thousands of semi-tractor trailers in Ohio and around the country were pulled over and inspected for safety violations between May 4 and May 6 during the 2021 International Roadcheck initiative. During the safety blitz, commercial vehicle inspectors ordered...

In Ohio, employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover an employee who is injured while performing their job duties. There are limits on workers' compensation, however, and those limits may make it difficult for you to cover your expenses....

Statistically speaking, motorcyclists are at a greater risk of getting hurt in an accident compared to those who travel Ohio roadways in passenger vehicles. However, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of getting hurt while riding. Wear the proper...

Motorcyclists taking to the road in Ohio may find themselves subject to rules regarding helmets. Helmets are not mandatory for all motorcyclists, so a motorcyclist excluded from requirements to wear a helmet might ride without one. Dire problems could arise when a...