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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A dog belonging to someone else has bitten you. The dog’s owner must pay for your injuries. That is the law in Ohio and a Toledo dog bite injury attorney can help you recover from your injuries. Dogs are generally friendly companions for people. After all, they are ‘man’s best friend’. Unfortunately, there are circumstances […]
When walking through city streets, there is walkers’ etiquette. For example, you learn not to walk into other people or how to avoid standing too close to people at crosswalks. You know to look both ways even if the light is red because cars can be unpredictable. Walkers learn these rules the more they walk […]
I’m not sure if there is a sight more frightening than being blinded by headlights on a long stretch of freeway. We’ve all had those nights, listening to music on a peaceful drive home late at night. Then, a pair of headlights jar us out of our happy moment, and we’re left squinting through the […]
Most of our days start the same. Pot of coffee, breakfast for the little ones, dress, and it’s time to go. We pack the kiddos in the van and head off, dropping one off at school, the other at daycare. The second cup of coffee later and time for work. A few hours in, we […]
Distracted driving has been a persistent problem since cell phones became popular. Now, with the rise of social media, distracted driving has reached a whole new level. Snapchat, Twitter, and TikTok have all been linked to an increase in distracted driving, mainly for teens. 1 in 10 people die every day due to distracted driving. […]
Many people enjoy relaxing and celebrating on holidays with friends and family. It’s a day when a lot of people have fun at bars and catch up on some much-needed downtime. If harm has come to you due to negligence at a bar or restaurant, you would need an experienced Personal Injury Attorney who is […]
