Dogs are often friendly, loyal and happy family pets. However, even the best of dogs can bite and, unfortunately, not all dogs are “the best of dogs.” Whether a dog bite is from a friendly pet that had a bad moment or from an animal that always seemed...
Pedestrian accidents can be catastrophic. The basic physics behind an accident that involves an individual who is out on a walk and a driver behind the wheel of a vehicle can translate to tragic results for the pedestrian. A recent case provides an example. Ohio crash...
Few people may realize that the Greater Cincinnati region has over 50 of the top 350 sites in the state for the most collisions as per state Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics from 2013. In fact, the most accident-prone spot in our region happens to be...
You were heading to your job when you pulled into an intersection to make a left-hand turn. You had a green light, so you didn't even think about looking to the side before pulling out.Unfortunately, a young driver must not have noticed that the light was red for...
The car that hits you seems to come out of nowhere. You realize later that the driver came around a corner too fast and ran the red light. At the time, though, you just see the sudden flash of headlights and feel the impact as the two vehicles collide.At first, you...
If you get rear-ended at a red light or T-boned in an intersection, it's pretty easy to assign responsibility for the crash to the motorist who hit you. But when you get injured in a multi-car pile-up on the interstate, it can be much more challenging to determine...
The safety of teens on the road can largely depend on the amount of sleep they get. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 8 to 10 hours for 13- to 18-year-olds. At the same time, teens tend to sleep late into the day, which can cause a conflict when...
Fatigued driving may not make as many headlines as something like drunk driving, but it can have ramifications that are just as serious. Tired drivers, and especially young drivers, tend to cause far more accidents than those who feel rested and alert behind the...
Driving takes a lot of concentration. When a driver is distracted by anything, they face the possibility of causing a serious wreck. While some people automatically associate cellphones with distracted driving crashes, there are many other things that can cause this...
With the potential to cause serious bodily harm and even death, a brain injury requires immediate medical attention. Without this, it's more likely that the injury will cause additional harm, thus making it that much more difficult to recover. The sooner you receive...