One witness said that when she looked out the window when a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, “all you saw was the flames.” In addition to that initial impact, over the next several weeks, most victims went to inconclusive doctor visits and were afraid to go outside
Despite a decades-long crackdown on drunk drivers, alcohol is still a factor in about a third of the fatal car crashes in Ohio. Alcohol is a depressant and relaxant that clouds personal judgment and impairs motor skills. When people drink at home or in limited social situations, these effects are
Over the last twenty years, nonfatal bicycle accidents have cost over $200 billion. Most of these costs are medical bills. The serious injuries outlined below often require extensive hospitalization. Then, these victims must usually endure months of painful physical therapy to regain lost function. Ancillary medical costs, like helicopter medevac,
A commercial truck and a passenger vehicle collided in Ottawa County, killing a 16-year-old girl almost instantly. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators, the girl was driving northbound on Toussaint-Portage Road when she failed to yield for a stop sign and was struck by a commercial truck driving eastbound
Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and sometimes even more due to regulatory waivers granted by authorities. When these trucks are involved in accidents, the injuries sustained by victims can be catastrophic. In fact, the damages can be so high that many negligent drivers don’t have enough insurance
Pedestrian accidents that occur inside permanent or virtual crosswalks can be very serious, and the color of the light is often a crucial factor. A virtual crosswalk is a pedestrian-activated crosswalk found in busy areas without an intersection. The crosswalks usually have two light colors: flashing yellow (like a green
