While Ohio is a major gateway between the East Coast and Midwestern states, heavy traffic isn’t strictly limited to the vast highway system. Drivers across the state find themselves running household errands, driving to work, driving to school or simply visiting...
When another driver strikes you from behind while you’re at a stoplight, or backs into you in a parking lot, it’s an infuriating experience. Likely, after the initial shock of the accident passes, the first thing that crosses your mind is how much the accident might...
Filing for Social Security Disability payments, otherwise called SSD, is different from filing for age-based benefits in Ohio. The Social Security Administration might deny your SSD application the first time around even if you do your best. There are several mistakes...
The number of pedestrians and cyclists struck and killed by motor vehicles in Ohio and around the country has soared in recent years, and many of these accident victims are young children. Many city governments have launched Vision Zero road safety initiatives that...
Pulling out of your driveway onto Ohio roads places you in danger. Real risks of injury or death overshadow every trip made by motor vehicle. Traffic deaths have climbed in the years since national roadway fatalities dipped to a low of 32,479 in 2011. As a result,...
It's happened to everyone: You glance up at your rearview mirror. A car has appeared behind you out of nowhere and is closing in fast. Soon, it's right on your bumper. In the mirror, it seems like the car must be only inches away from yours. You try to move out of the...
Carmakers have vowed to install automatic emergency braking systems on just about every passenger vehicle sold in Ohio and around the country by September 2022. The technology is designed to prevent collisions by monitoring road conditions using cameras and sensors...
For families in Ohio, the holidays often mean travel. No matter where you're heading, it's possible you'll face the dangers of bad weather, slick roads or traffic congestion. Even if you're a cautious driver, you may not always be able to avoid a car accident. With...
You remember the days your son or daughter first learned to walk. It seems like yesterday, but now your child is a teenager and soon will get their Ohio driver’s license. You’re a bit scared to think about how you can keep your child safe as a new teen driver. What...
You may have heard that many car accidents occur close to home. One study has reported data that supports this idea, focusing on how long a trip lasts before it ends in a crash. It may be helpful to know this, especially if you or someone you love was injured in a...