As autonomous technology continues to evolve in functionality and spread in use, the likelihood of it directly affecting our lives seems inevitable. For some individuals in Ohio, that day might be coming sooner than expected. Thanks to DriveOhio, an initiative developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Smart Columbus, autonomous shuttles might soon […]
Arguably one of the best benefits of living in Northeast Ohio is our access to the great Lake Erie. While we may only get a few short months to enjoy the majestic beauty, we do have to be vigilant and take an abundance of safety precautions.. Ohio is ranked #11 for deadly boating accidents across […]
A recent study released by John Hopkins University lists deaths attributed to medical malpractice as the third highest cause of death in the US. A recent Cleveland headline stated the number of malpractice victims in the US annually can fill EVERY SEAT of the Cleveland Browns’ stadium 6 times over! The sad reality is that […]
In today’s day and age we are faced with an overwhelming number of dangers, many of which lead to unavoidable tragedy. For drivers, the most preventable dangers are those that relate to safe and attentive operation of a vehicle. We are in the midst of an annual time...
Ohio is said to have three seasons; Winter, Fall and Construction. All joking aside, the warmer temperatures mean construction is in full swing. From road construction to building construction and everything in between, construction safety should be of highest priority. Roadside Construction Safety It is imperative that drivers adhere to posted construction speed limits and […]
Hitting the open road is certainly not without risk. Every year motorcycle riders are at an increased risk of danger due to driver negligence and even their own risky behavior. It is not uncommon in today’s crazy world to see a motorcycle rider texting while driving or popping wheelies down the highway! Motorcycle riders accounted […]
Hernia Surgical Information Hernia surgery is a common procedure that can sometimes be completed laparoscopically. The process of repairing a hernia is to ensure the abdominal tissue is put back into its proper place and then the abdominal wall is strengthened to prevent future complications. The most common type of a hernia is an inguinal […]
APRIL is Distracted Driving Awareness Month From the time we are young and bestowed the power and privilege to drive, it is our individual responsibility to behave responsibly behind the wheel of the car. Today, with more distractions and dangers than ever before, could quite literally be our last. Impacting change and promoting a safer […]
IVC Filter Failures An interior vena cava filter, commonly referred to as an IVC filter, is placed to filter blood clots in high risk patients. The IVC filter functions to catch clots before they make their way from the legs and pelvis of a patient, to the lungs and heart. IVC filter use is widely […]
Distracted Driving is a Serious Issue in the Winter We’ve all passed a motorist on the road doing something alarming; Whether applying makeup, blindly eating a Big Mac or fussing with tiny passengers in the back seat – It’s hard not to show our dismay! However, somewhere along the line we have become a nation […]
