Most motorists in Cincinnati probably do not spend much time, if any, thinking about how much their lives can change if a drunk driver ever hits them. However, the risk can be high, as drunk driving accidents are a leading cause of catastrophic injury. Victims who...
For most people, drowsiness sounds like a minor annoyance at worst, not like a serious danger. However, when drowsiness strikes while you are on the road, the consequences can be severe.Many people like to think thefy can tell if they are getting dangerously sleepy....
Drunk driving remains a problem in Ohio and across the country, but the advent of new technologies is giving some hope that reducing the number of intoxicated drivers who get behind the wheel could be a click away. Several new apps help to monitor whether or not a...
The preservation of evidence is an important part of any Ohio premises liability case. The duty to preserve evidence is a requirement imposed by a law and a duty that can give rise to an adverse inference or sanctions if breached. A plaintiff who commences a...
In 2016, hundreds of thousands of people suffered injuries in car crashes throughout the state of Ohio. A report from the Ohio Department of Public Safety found that over 70,000 crashes resulted in injuries with even more causing damage to property. In many...
In recent years, distracted driving has emerged as a major public safety threat in Ohio and around the nation. Yet, while distracted driving may be talked about as a clear danger like that of drunk driving, the laws have yet to catch up. As such, many innocent people...
People in Ohio who hear reports detailing accidents that happen on job worksites are often upset by these stories. This is with good reason as there are many rules in place that are meant to prevent these incidents, most of which may well be deemed preventable. Sadly...
If you have whiplash from a recent car accident (or think you may have it), the odds are in your favor. That is, about 75 percent of whiplash cases, maybe even more, result in full recovery within about three months.The bad news is that you could be included among the...
It is no secret that being a construction worker is hard work. Not only is this a physically taxing job that requires skill, but it also comes with a lot of risks. Those in the construction industry face a variety of hazards that can cause serious injuries and even...
July and August typically produce the hottest temperatures of the year both in Hamilton and throughout the rest of the U.S. Most may assume that extreme heat only presents a health risk to small children or the elderly. Yet otherwise healthy adults (particularly those...