A recent collision occurred on an Ohio highway that involved four separate vehicles. In the aftermath of the accident, it was reported that two of the motor vehicle drivers suffered personal injury. One man, the driver of a semi-truck, was issued a citation in the incident. It was just after 8:30 a.m. on a recent Tuesday when the accident is…
Ohio roadways are busy traffic thoroughfares where, unfortunately, vehicular accidents often occur. In some circumstances, one or more travelers suffer personal injuries as a result of a collision. Depending upon the severity of a personal injury, emergency and/or long-term medical care might be required in order for an accident victim to physically heal. Commercial truck accidents often lead to serious injuries.…
When a person is injured or becomes ill in the course of normal duties of employment, it can be frustrating for him or her to learn that it may not be possible to perform the same job after recovery. Ohio residents may want to raise their awareness about a program featured in a recent article that is aimed at helping…
In Ohio and elsewhere, when an employee suffers injury or illness within the due course and scope of employment in the workplace, he or she is typically entitled to claim benefits that will pay for medical treatment and replace lost wages related to the incident. Depending upon the circumstances, a claim for benefits can be a somewhat basic and straightforward…
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. These losses can come about in various ways, and some incidents may seem more tragic if the fatality-causing event could possibly have been prevented. Workplace accidents are incidents in which great care should be taken to ensure that they do not happen, but regrettably, more and more individuals find themselves possibly…
Though workers may not anticipate an issue taking place while performing a job, unexpected accidents can occur at any time. Employers and employees should take the proper steps to do their part in lessening the likelihood of a serious work-related accident while on the job. If an accident does occur, workers’ compensation could potentially be awarded to injured workers or…
When employers follow safety rules to the best of their abilities, the likelihood of a fatal accident occurring on the job could potentially decrease. Though a work-related accident may not always be able to be prevented, many of those accidents can be if employers and employees have the proper knowledge of safety standards and the proper equipment to perform duties…
According to the Ohio office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the construction industry’s primary cause of fatalities is falls. While many people may think that the distance a worker falls will determine the severity of injuries, OSHA says that many workers’ deaths have been caused by falls from heights of less than 10…
For most people, bowling alleys are associated with a time of fun and camaraderie with friends. Unfortunately, one bowling alley in Ohio was recently the scene of a fatal work-related accident. The 53-year-old victim has been described by co-workers as being an admirable person. The accident happened in November. Reports indicate that the man was responding to a repair request.…