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Car accidents are a serious safety concern in Ohio. In fact, 2012 data shows that one person was killed every 7.8 hours on the state’s roadways. The Ohio Car Accident Lawyers with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy point out that statistics like these leave many citizens wondering what they can do to make the roads a safer place.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety records the causes of each motor vehicle collision that occurs in the state and reports that in 2012, the most common contributing factors to car accidents include:
The Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy point out that each of these contributing factors is completely preventable. That is why the firm urges drivers to never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, and to be vigilant and defensive while driving on the road.
Mar
25, 2024
Even when maintained, set up, and operated safely, semi-trucks still pose risks to both their drivers and other drivers on Ohio’s roads. That’s because they outweigh the average passenger vehicle 20:1. Unfortunately, semi-trucks aren’t always hooked up properly or safely, and when they aren’t, devastating accidents can occur. One of the most dangerous events that […]
18, 2024
Patients are often required to sign release forms before undergoing many types of medical treatments, from major surgeries to minor outpatient procedures. These forms are intended to acknowledge the patient’s consent to the procedure and understanding of the risks involved. However, many patients wonder whether these release forms protect doctors, surgeons, and hospitals from malpractice […]
11, 2024
Proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s because every patient is different, and bad outcomes can happen even when doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare providers are thorough, attentive, and follow all protocols and guidelines when treating patients. In addition to being difficult to prove, doctors, surgeons, and other providers rarely admit to malpractice when it […]
04, 2024
When people are hospitalized, they and their loved ones expect for them to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and sometimes, their health declines because they contract diseases that are primarily found in hospitals. One of the most dreaded hospital-related illnesses is an intestinal illness caused by a bacteria called Clostridioides difficile, or C. […]
Feb
26, 2024
One of the most common traffic violations committed by any driver is driving with a burned-out headlight, taillight, brake light, or turn signal. While these traffic violations can be dangerous for drivers of pickup trucks, sedans, and SUVs, they can be extremely hazardous for drivers of semi-trucks—and the people driving near them. Burned out semi-truck […]
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