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Ohio State Highway Patrol Aims To Keep 2016 Traffic Fatalities Low
In 2015, 1,099 people lost their lives in car accidents on Ohio roadways. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) feels that is 1,099 deaths too...
Most Americans Will Be Victims Of At Least One Diagnostic Error
According to a report by the Institute of Medicine, Americans will experience a diagnostic error at least once during their lifetime. These errors will lead...
Kenneth Feinberg Hired To Handle Volkswagen Diesel Claims
Recently appointed by Volkswagen (VW) to handle victim compensation claims, Kenneth Feinberg, a well-known compensation attorney, will create a resolution program to address lawsuits stemming...
Slip And Fall Accidents Are More Likely During Winter Months
Bad weather, coupled with a lack of proper maintenance, increases the likelihood of slip and fall accidents during the winter months. When temperatures drop, sidewalks become icy,...
Another Death, Additional Recalls Linked To Defective Takata Airbags
On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that yet another motorist has died as a result of a defective Takata airbag. The death...
Ohio Hospitals With High Injury And Infection Rates Will See A Cut In Medicare Payments
In 2014, twenty-two Ohio hospitals were found by Medicare to have high rates of infection and patient injuries. As a result, Medicare payments to these...
GM Compensating Pre-Bankruptcy Victims Of Ignition Switch Scandal
Facing defective product lawsuits regarding faulty ignition switches in more than two million of its vehicles, General Motors (GM) took full responsibility for failing to disclose its...
Annies Law Proposes New Restrictions For Ohio Drunk Drivers
Annie’s Law, which is named after drunk driving accident victim Annie Rooney, is a bill that proposes mandatory installation of breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (BAIID) in...
Deaths From Semi-Truck Underride Collisions Preventable With Better Safety Guards
In an effort to decrease the rising amount of truck accident injuries and fatalities, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced a new safety rule...