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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, meaning more people will be out celebrating, attending parades, and engaging in cultural festivities. Almost certainly, there will be more people consuming alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, both per capita and by volume. More people drinking alcohol + more people drinking alcohol in higher quantities = greater road travel risks. Most…
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) recommends you have at least $30,000 in coverage for damages caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver. This amount should be enough to cover the costs of medical bills and lost earnings if you’re injured in a car accident that’s not your fault. You’ll need to buy your own auto insurance policy before…
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, about 13 car accidents occur every minute in the United States. That means about 6.8 million car accidents are recorded in the U.S. annually. Approximately 42,000 Americans die in such accidents.[1] Between personal injuries, motor vehicle damage, employer’s insurance costs, administrative expenses, wage losses, lost workplace productivity, and other expenses, vehicle accidents are…
An injured employee’s worst nightmare is their workers’ compensation claim will be denied. A workplace accident means missed work, medical bills, and a potentially life-changing injury. Receiving workers’ compensation for such an injury is essential for employees to continue feeding their families and providing housing for themselves and their loved ones while they recover from the injury. What to Do…
“E-Scooter, E-Bike and Hoverboard Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise.” That was a breaking news headline published in an October 11th, 2022, press release by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The headline highlights the grim findings of a report published in September 2022.[1] The report’s findings? Micro-mobility products (E-scooters, E-bikes, and hoverboards) are causing Americans injury…
“The insurance company wants to settle the day after my car accident. What should I do?” This is one of the most common questions asked by people who are the victims of car accidents. However, being rushed into a settlement is rarely in the accident victim’s best interests. 1). Determine the Value of Car Damage and Personal Injury An auto…
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, a day when millions of Americans celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Unfortunately, it’s also a day when people are more likely to drink and drive. According to one source, Americans are 129% more likely to get a DUI on New Year’s Eve than on any…
Given the danger they put themselves in, first responders should be treated as America’s heroes. Unfortunately, many firefighters who used firefighting foam are now suffering serious health problems due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the foam. Now, these brave men and women are struggling with severe life-altering cancers and long-term health conditions, many of which render those afflicted unable…
Commercial trucking is a growing industry in America, with more tractor-trailers on the roads each year. According to one source, there are currently about 4.06 million 18-wheelers operating in the U.S. as of 2021. With that in mind, keeping commercial truck drivers and other motorists safe is of the utmost importance.[1] The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the…
Every state operates its unemployment, disability, and workers’ compensation services differently. The best way to understand how these programs work is to begin by identifying the differences between them. What is the Difference Between Unemployment, State Disability, and Workers’ Comp? While the benefits one may receive while enrolled in the above programs may be similar, there are notable differences between…
