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How do Washington metropolitan drivers rank for driving safety?
Posted in Uncategorized on September 7, 2018
When it comes to driving safety, where do drivers in Washington’s metropolitan areas (specifically Bellevue, Tacoma, and Seattle) rank? According to Allstate Insurance’s America’s Best Drivers report for 2018, not very well. Allstate ranked drivers in the most populous 200 cities in the U.S. based on how often insurance claims were filed in that...
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Are Beds in Nursing Homes a Threat to Patient Safety?
Posted in Accident & Injury on September 6, 2018
When an elderly loved one needs personal care and medical attention that spouses or family members cannot provide, they often move to a nursing home facility. These facilities typically have the staff, resources, and equipment that can make life more comfortable for a patient. However, accidents can happen in nursing homes, particularly when conditions are… read more
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What are the Updated Car Seat Guidelines in Ohio?
Posted in Accident & Injury on September 5, 2018
Choosing a car seat, properly installing it, and ensuring that it meets current safety guidelines: These are all important tasks – and potential challenges – for parents and caregivers with young children. A car seat can protect a child in the event of a motor vehicle accident, potentially preventing serious injuries and deaths. The American… read more
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A closer look at common car accident injuries
Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2018
Depending on the severity of a car accident in Washington, the injuries that victims experience can vary exponentially. There are many factors that play into how seriously injured people are including whether or not they were wearing a seatbelt, where their car was hit, what type of vehicle hit them, whether or not they...
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How do Ohio truck driver salaries compare to other states?
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2018
When it comes to the salaries of truck drivers, how do Ohio truck drivers compare to other truck drivers across the country? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salaries of truck drivers around the U.S. varies greatly. There is a $17,670 difference between the highest- and lowest-ranked states. The average annual salary… read more
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School Bus Safety Tips
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2018
All across Ohio, students are heading back to school. This means we are starting to see a lot more school buses on the road. Whether your child rides a bus or you are sharing the road with a school bus, you should understand some basic precautions you can take to ensure everyone gets where they… read more
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How to Talk to Emergency Dispatcher
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2018
There is never a time as good as now to learn about what to do if you are involved in a car accident in Washington. When your adrenaline is pumping, you are in shock or you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult to think clearly and make decisions in...
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Why fall risks in nursing homes shouldn’t be ignored
Posted in Health & Wellness on August 22, 2018
Falls in nursing homes and retirement homes are a real safety concern. Many nursing home residents are in the facility because of decreased mobility. Many are no longer able to walk or even stand on their own. Falling is a real possibility and can have devastating effects. For a younger person, a fall is not… read more
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Signs of an Impaired Driver
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 22, 2018
Every driver knows that driving drunk is dangerous and illegal. And most people are familiar with the signs that a driver is drunk, from slurred speech to erratic movements or swerving behind the wheel. However, there is another problem that is just as dangerous as driving drunk: drugged driving. Unfortunately, people are less familiar with… read more
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Two important ideas to keep in mind when answering questions in a deposition
Posted in Firm News on August 20, 2018
By William J. Price If you’re ever forced to file a lawsuit, there are many steps you’ll need to take with your lawyer before the claim can be resolved. Before your case goes to trial, you’ll typically be asked to take part in a deposition. This step in the discovery process gives lawyers from both… read more
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