While Uber drivers can be extremely helpful at getting you somewhere in a crunch, they, like all other drivers, still aren’t perfect. Sometimes Uber drivers cause accidents. And sometimes, those accidents unfortunately involve pedestrians. If you have been hit by an Uber driver while legally crossing at an intersection (or even while standing on the…
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Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Your Children’s Sports
Being active has many health benefits. While it is easy for your children to sit around and remain inactive, sports are a wonderful opportunity to get outside and get moving. Whether your child likes to play football, soccer, or even field hockey, there are tons of options to choose from. However, while these activities can…
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The Risk of Stigmatizing Lawsuits as ‘Frivolous’
For many years now society in the U.S. has claimed that Americans are litigious, that they like to sue, and that they take advantage of the system by filing frivolous lawsuits. While many people believe that we now have an abundance of frivolous lawsuits, what they don’t know is that civil lawsuits have continuously declined…
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Are Lane Sharing and Lane Splitting Legal in Ohio?
You may have been on the highway before when you noticed a group of motorcyclists passing you by. But instead of being in a line, some of them were sharing the lane. Is this legal? The short answer is yes. Lane Sharing Laws Certain rules and regulations in the state of Ohio apply only to…
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5 Common TBIs that Can Occur as a Result of a Car Accident
We often associate car accident injuries with things such as broken bones and whiplash, cuts, and bruises. However, there can be extremely serious – even life-threatening – injuries that can you can’t even see. One of the most common serious injuries that often occur is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Here are 5 common TBIs…
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Caring for a Dog Bite Injury
With their wagging tails, fluffy fur, and abundant licks, it’s no surprise that we think of dogs as “man’s best friend.” But while dogs often make loveable companions, sometimes dogs bite. There are a variety of reasons as to why a dog might sink its teeth into you. But whether it’s because the dog has…
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Uber Unveils New Requirements for All Drivers and Passengers
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many things have drastically changed. We must stand six feet apart in the line at the supermarket; we must refrain from gathering in groups; and as of May 18, all Uber drivers and passengers are required to wear either a mask or a face covering. For the past…
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What to Know About Biker’s Arm and Other Common Motorcycle Injuries
There’s no doubt that riding a motorcycle can be quite dangerous – even with the proper protective gear. A rider can easily experience a life-altering injury if they collide into another vehicle, a stationary object, or the ground. What is Biker’s Arm? One of the most common motorcycle injuries that occur is known as “biker’s…
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Truck Accidents in Ohio: Difficult and Dangerous
We use the expression “hit by a truck” to describe devastating physical or emotional impact with good reason. Because trucks, especially tractor-trailers, are much larger and many times as heavy as cars (often as much as 20 times their weight), truck accidents can, and often do, result in catastrophic injuries as well as massive property…
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5 Tips to Avoid Being Rear-Ended in a Car Accident
While being rear-ended is most likely going to be the fault of the individual behind you, no one wants to have to deal with the injuries and damages often associated. Therefore while you cannot always control what happens, you can do your best to decrease the likelihood of it happening in the first place. Here…
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