Thousands of older or disabled Ohio residents use physical aids like walkers and portable bed rails to protect themselves and prevent them from injuring themselves. However, sometimes these devices don't work as they should. Portable bed rails manufactured by Mobility...
Personal Injury
What to know about contributory negligence
Injured parties can commonly seek damages to pay medical costs, but determining fault may get tricky in some cases. There are several doctrines states use to restrict the amount of compensation in personal injury cases. A plaintiff in West Chester Township, Ohio, is...
Common auto accident injuries
Stats from the Ohio Transportation Department reveal 295 people were injured in auto accidents in 2011. Wearing seatbelts may not prevent all injuries, but it keeps them from being worse. Drivers in West Chester Township, Ohio, should be aware of common injuries that...
Standing in a wrongful death claim
Wrongful death claims are adjudicated differently in each state concerning who actually has the standing to file. While some states only allow the decedent’s estate to file, others make allowances for the survivors to file a separate claim aside from any estate...
Truck accidents and their aftermath
Large trucks are an integral part of the supply chain in the United States, getting the things people need from one area to another. However, when a passenger car is involved in an accident with a semi-truck in Ohio, the aftermath can be devastating. Common causes of...
What makes drowsy driving so dangerous?
Drivers protect themselves and others when paying strict attention to safety. Following traffic rules, keeping a vehicle in good shape, and avoiding distractions help the cause. Unfortunately, many drivers commute while feeling drowsy. While not a criminal offense in...
Distracted driving poses increasing dangers
Distracted driving numbers are on the rise as the development of technology in day-to-day life continues advance. One of the biggest distractions that vehicle drivers face is texting while driving. Just looking at one text message can advert your eyes for five full...