Posted in Accident & Injury on September 27, 2021

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what happens when playful barking and biting turns aggressive. Over 4.5 million people are attacked or bitten by a dog each year, with 51% children ages 5-9. Unfortunately, children are more at risk of being bit because they have difficulty understanding dog body language and mistake aggression for...

Posted in Automobile, In the news on September 23, 2021

Autonomous cars are vehicles made to drive on their own in the absence of a standard driver. These vehicles were created to prevent human error while driving, which makes up around 94% of serious accidents. Since the start of 2021, 970 accident fatalities have occurred in Ohio compared to 864 in 2020. Weighing the...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on September 20, 2021

September 19-25 is recognized as Child Passenger Safety Week to bring awareness on keeping children safe in the car. Car crashes are the leading cause of death in children under 13, with at least two children killed and 374 injured every day. In 2019, based on crashes where children have died, 38% of them...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on September 13, 2021

Injuries and accidents happen every day in the workplace. In 2019, approximately 2.8 million nonfatal and 5,333 fatal work injuries occurred. Employees who suffer from job-related injuries or illnesses can obtain workers’ compensation from the employer in monetary reward. We’ve compiled a list of mistakes that could ruin the chances of receiving necessary compensation....

Posted in In the news, Leisure on September 9, 2021

As the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we’ve decided to compile a list of events happening around Ohio that pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11.   Event Name Time City Memorial Stair Climb 8:46 AM Akron Commemoration 8:30 AM Beavercreek Ceremony 8:30 AM Bowling Green Memorial Service 12:00 PM...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness on August 31, 2021

COVID-19 and RSV are complicated illnesses that share several symptoms, and with cases on the rise for both viruses, it may be hard to differentiate between the two. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious lung disease. This virus typically stays in the body between 3-7 days presenting symptoms, such...

Posted in Accident & Injury, In the news on August 26, 2021

Going to an amusement park can be a fun-filled day with the family, but what happens if someone gets hurt? The Global Association for the Attractions Industry reports that 1 in 15.5 million rides taken result in severe injuries. So while there is a slight chance of injury, there is always a possibility of...

Posted in Consumer Protection on August 23, 2021

Most students head off to college around the same time they are becoming adults. This means they will be making decisions on their own and will be more susceptible to potential scams. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB),  adults 18-24 were 56.6% more likely to fall for a scam with median losses of...

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 16, 2021

As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of developing heat-related illnesses increases.  Every year, there are approximately 700 deaths, 9,200 hospitalizations, and 68,000 calls to emergency departments due to heat-related conditions. The most common type of illness is heat exhaustion and if left untreated, it could worsen to heat stroke. What is Heat Exhaustion?...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on August 12, 2021

While most people understand that wearing a seat belt is important, many decide not to wear one when getting into a vehicle. According to the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 22,215 people were killed in a motor-vehicle accident; 47% of them were not wearing a seatbelt. Seat Belt Laws in Ohio: Drivers...