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With school back in session and thousands of Ohio teens obtaining driver’s licenses’ and driving to school or work for the first time, parents should take extra steps to ensure their teens drive safely.Ohio Teen Driving StatisticsTo raise awareness of the unique risks that teens face on the road, the Ohio Department of Public Safety […]
Workers’ compensation laws cover some 135 million employees. Such laws are responsible for a collective payout of more than $7 trillion each year, making workers’ comp one of the largest government-mandated programs in the country. The following sections outline which industries generate the most workers’ compensation claims in Ohio.[1]HealthcarePeople think of healthcare workers as individuals […]
Every job comes with some injury risk, but some industries see more workers’ comp claims than others. For example, the wood product manufacturing industry has one of the highest per-capita rates of workers who become injured on the job. Even though wood product manufacturing is a relatively small field, the risk for injury is high, […]
There are different terms for how one can become injured and seek compensation. How the injury takes place, where it occurs, the circumstances of it, what the individual was doing when they became injured, and what others were doing around them at the time are all factors that influence how the victim of the injury […]
School is back in session, which means millions of Americans must pay particular attention to traffic laws, speed limits, road crossings, signage, and other rules that apply to school zones. These rules are in place to protect schoolchildren, yet the greatest risk to young people in school zones may not be speeding, failing to read […]
Anyone who’s attempted to learn about insurance laws will notice something right off the bat. Such laws are far more confusing than they need to be. In this short article, we’ll answer three of the most frequently asked questions about Ohio’s insurance laws: What is minimum coverage? How does “fault” work in insurance? Why does […]
Given the extensive training that school bus drivers receive and the safety-minded rules and regulations surrounding school buses, these vehicles are thought to be some of the safest on America’s roads. Unfortunately, accidents still occur involving school buses. And particularly for other vehicles, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians involved in a collision with a school bus, […]
Motorcycles give riders endless hours of enjoyment on America’s roads. But they are also dangerous. Motorcycle enthusiasts need to know the risks, understand safe and defensive motorcycle operations, and know how to respond when an accident occurs. Motorcycle Accident Statistics Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents and motorcycle-related injuries are at an all-time high. According to the National […]
Everyone who shares America’s roads wants a safe experience while doing so. Unfortunately, the risk for accidents has increased as rural and urban roadways become more congested. Of particular concern, increasing numbers of commercial trucks on interstate and highway roads have led to more accidents, especially accidents caused by distracted driving. Commercial Truck Driving Accident […]
With long days and short nights, good weather across the nation and no school, summer is the best time to take the family out to experience one of the nation’s most iconic vacations, a road trip. But before hitting the pavement, Americans are advised to follow a few basic preparation guidelines to ensure maximum enjoyment […]
