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4 ways to stay safe on Ohio roads this St. Patrick’s Day
Posted in Accident & Injury on March 15, 2018
Whether you are planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or not this year, you should be aware that the roads may be more dangerous than usual. Besides the ever-present threat of distracted and reckless drivers, authorities expect there to be an increase in drunk drivers. Holidays and weekends are times when there is already...
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Staying Safe On The Roads This Labor Day Weekend
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 28, 2017
Labor Day is just around the corner. For many individuals and families, it means planning one last summer outing. Many motorists will be hitting the road, enjoying the last 3-day weekend of the summer. In 2016, Labor Day was September 6th. According to the Ohio Department Of Public Safety, there were more injuries and...
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Opioid-Related Car Accidents Are On The Rise
Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices on August 10, 2017
The opioid crisis is hitting Ohio especially hard. Abuse of prescription painkillers like fentanyl and oxycodone, as well as heroin, has risen dramatically over the past decade: In 2005: Approximately 15,000 deaths in the United States 500 deaths in Ohio In 2015: Approximately 33,000 deaths in the United States 2,700 deaths in Ohio Alarmingly,...
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Tips for discussing the dangers of impaired driving with your teen
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 31, 2016
No parent wants to believe their child would put themself in harm’s way by driving while impaired or riding with another driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, living in denial about the possibility of your teen driver taking part in these life-threatening activities is one of the most dangerous...
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