The headlines are terrifying… “Jackknifed truck closes down I-176” or “Jackknifed truck smashes oncoming traffic on I-90” or “Four injured in jackknife truck accident.” Cleveland newspapers are full of headlines like this. It is chilling to think about a disfigured semi-truck sliding uncontrollably toward you so fast that there is nothing you can do to […]
New research reveals automobile insurance penalized distracted drivers exponentially over the past decade. People ticketed for distracted driving in Ohio can typically expect a 32% increase in the price of their car insurance policies. You are more than 20 times more likely to be involved in an accident if you are sending or receiving text […]
In 2018, a state law was changed to address one of the fastest-growing yet least reported problems across the state of Ohio and Cuyahoga County—elder abuse. This law greatly expands the list of people, professions, and entities that are now required by state law to report the neglect, suspected abuse, or exploitation of senior citizens. […]
There are not many facets of the American lifestyle that COVID-19 has not touched. The pandemic has especially put into perspective just how and where we do our jobs. Some jobs allow for workers to stay at home and shelter in place, but for many workers, their physical presence is needed to keep the economic […]
There is a reason they call them the Baby Boomers. According to the last census, Boomers represent 23.5% of the U.S. population. This generation is second only in size to their children and grandchildren, the Millennials, which make up an estimated 72 billion worldwide. Born between 1946 and 1964, Boomers are currently between 57-75 years […]
Experts are claiming the pandemic has contributed to the steep rise in dog bites. After the shutdowns last March, people were spending an unprecedented amount of time at home. While all the extra attention should have put dogs at ease, animal experts believe the sensitive animals picked up on the stress and anxiety of the […]
A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death suit of Kyle Plush. The case was hard-won. No parent should have to bury their child. Kyle Plush will be remembered by his family, who will be using this settlement to prevent such a catastrophic failure of emergency response from claiming the life of anyone else. […]
Impaired driving is a persistent problem in the US. Most safety campaigns are aimed at individuals who are out at bars or restaurants. What about those that drive for a living? Is your Uber or Lyft driver intoxicated? What about the drivers of tractor-trailers? When you pass one on long stretches of highway, are you […]
According to the latest reports, no. Pedestrian safety is under threat by lack of adequate infrastructure, larger vehicles on the road, and drivers who are more and more distracted. Pedestrians are everywhere. We get off the bus and walk to our destination. We walk to and from school, work, and lunch with friends. While pedestrians […]
For most teenagers, getting a driver’s license is one of the first big steps toward independence. But sometimes that independence comes at a very high cost. Despite greater awareness, better education, and more effective safety equipment, car crashes are still the leading cause of death for US teens. Per mile driven, teens 16-19 are 3 […]
The unthinkable has happened. Your loved one suffered an injury because of the actions of another and he didn’t survive. You are devastated. The person responsible has been arrested and will face criminal charges. But where does your family go from here? Young children have been left without the love and financial support of a […]
When you go into a grocery or other retail store that is open to the public for business in Ohio, the law presumes you have the permission of the property owner or manager. Legally you are an invitee. While you have made the choice to go onto the premises of a particular business, the fact […]
