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Ohio’s Hands-Free Law: What It Means When a Distracted Driver Hits You Ohio changed the rules on distracted driving a few years ago, and the impact was bigger than most drivers realize. If you’ve been hit by someone who was on their phone, understanding exactly what the law now requires can make a real difference...
It’s Not a Good Sign if the Insurance Company Calls Right Away! You’re still sore, still shaken, still trying to piece together what happened. Then, the phone rings. It’s the insurance company. They sound friendly. They sound like they’re on your side. And they’re calling faster than you’d expect for an organization known for taking...
8 School Crossing Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers Every school day, thousands of Ohio kids cross busy streets on their way to class—and every year, some of them don’t make it across safely. Keeping school crossings safe takes effort from everyone involved, not just the crossing guard on duty. Here are eight tips that...
Ohio’s Lakes Are Dangerous. Negligent Boat Operators Are Why. A day on the water is supposed to be relaxing. For too many Ohio families, it ends in tragedy instead—not because of bad luck, but because someone behind the wheel of a boat didn’t take the responsibility seriously. Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and the state’s...
A Pedestrian Struck on I-675. A Life Gone in Seconds. It happened before sunrise. A man was walking along I-675 near Beavercreek when a driver, unable to see him in the dark, struck and killed him in a matter of seconds. The driver wasn’t injured. The highway closed for hours while investigators worked the scene....
Bedsores Are Preventable. If Your Loved One Has One, Ask Why. If a loved one in a nursing home develops a bedsore, the question families should ask isn’t “how do we treat it.” It’s “why did this happen at all.” Bedsores don’t appear out of nowhere—they’re a direct result of a facility’s day-to-day care decisions,...
Why Dog Bites Spike in Ohio Every Summer Warmer weather means more time outside—more walks, more backyard gatherings, more kids playing in yards and parks. It also means more contact between people and dogs, and every summer, Ohio sees a predictable rise in dog bite injuries as a result. If you’ve been bitten, understanding why...
Hurt at a Water Park or Amusement Park? A day at the water park or amusement park is supposed to be one of the highlights of an Ohio summer. But behind the thrill rides and splash pads is an industry responsible for keeping millions of guests safe—and when that responsibility gets ignored, the result can...
Summer Workplace Safety: Indoor Workers Get Heat Stress Too! When people picture heat-related workplace injuries, they usually think of construction crews or landscapers baking in direct sun. But some of the worst heat stress cases happen indoors—in warehouses, factories, commercial kitchens, and laundry facilities where temperatures climb well past what’s safe, and there’s no breeze...
Why Left-Turning Drivers Cause So Many Motorcycle Crashes A driver sits at a green light, waiting to turn left. A motorcycle is approaching in the oncoming lane—visible, in plain sight, well within stopping distance. The driver turns anyway. In the seconds that follow, a rider who did everything right ends up in the hospital, and...
