hot car deaths
Hot Car Deaths and the Ohio Good Samaritan Law: Understanding Legal Protection and Responsibility
Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 22, 2025
Every year, an average of 39 to 40 children die from heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles. In 2024, 39 children lost their lives this way, a sharp increase from the 29 deaths reported in 2023. Pets face similar dangers. According to PETA, 111 animals have died from heat-related causes in 2024, and...
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5 tips for preventing hot car deaths
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2018
When stories about hot car deaths make headlines, most parents have the same reactions: That would never happen to my child. Only a careless parent could put their little ones in that situation. Unfortunately, parents who think they’re immune to the dangers often fail to take proper precautions to avoid these tragic incidents. (more…)
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How can parents, caregivers and the public prevent hot car deaths?
Posted in Accident & Injury on July 27, 2016
Ohio will soon join the ranks of states taking action to prevent hot car deaths. Earlier this summer, Gov. John Kasich signed Senate Bill 215 into law. Effective August 31, good Samaritans who break into a vehicle to save a minor or animal from overheating are protected from civil liability and damages. It’s a...
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