As a pedestrian walking along busy roads, you know the risks that passing cars pose, but did you know that some vehicles have a higher risk of harming pedestrians than others? Bulkier vehicles are more prone to causing more severe injuries, but they are also more...
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How big of a problem are dog bites in Ohio?
Not everyone knows how much of a problem dog bites can be. Dog-related injuries total nearly $900,000,000 every year in the United States. In 2021, Ohio had the eighth-most dog-bite insurance claims (732) in the nation. The average cost for Ohio claims was $41,499....
Do I really need to replace my bike helmet?
Riding your bike can be an exciting combination of freedom and exercise. The wind in your face and the burn in your muscles can be rewarding and relaxing. Part of being a safe bicyclist is wearing a helmet. You rely on your helmet to protect you if you are in a crash,...
Insurance industry report says driver-assistance systems are creating new risks
The Highway Loss Data Institute reports that emergency braking technology decreased the rate of front-to-rear crashes in 2020 by 50%. Insurance experts are voicing concern that the new tech advances that include “flashy infotainment systems” will result in...
Carbon monoxide at Marysville, Ohio, hotel injures 16 people
Life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide at a hotel in Marysville, Ohio, injured 16 people on January 29, according to media reports. The problem occurred at the pool area of the Hampton Inn hotel. Dispatchers began receiving calls about the incident at 5:30 p.m. on...
Media coverage of nursing home lawsuit
Beausay & Nichols Law Firm is representing the plaintiff in this lawsuit.
Columbus-Area Widow Sues Local Nursing Home Over Husband’s Suffocation Death
Bereaved widow Luana Mowery has filed suit in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas stemming from the May 20, 2021 death of her husband, Paul L. Mowery, Jr. at Capri Gardens. Capri Gardens is a nursing and rehabilitation center located in Lewis Center, Ohio, just...
Tipp City woman contracts tuberculosis disease from tainted bone repair product
Tipp City, OH. (June 25, 2021) – Michelle Weethee, 52, of Tipp City, Ohio, joins over 100 other patients affected by a bone repair product found to be tainted with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) disease. The product,...
9 steps in a personal injury lawsuit
If you are the victim in a personal injury case, you may feel frustrated and overwhelmed as you try to gain compensation for your losses. You may end up filing a personal injury lawsuit to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Yet, you probably are not sure...
Why are roundabouts being built throughout Ohio?
When driving in an area that is new to you, you may find something else new, too: a roundabout intersection. If you frequently travel throughout Columbus and Ohio, you will notice more and more roundabouts each year, not only in new developments but when older roads...