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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with spring in full swing and summer just around the corning, motorcyclists across Ohio are getting ready for the open road. It can be risky to operate a motorcycle in the presence of cars and trucks, as riders do not have airbags and seatbelts. Additionally, drivers don't often...

The environmental factors drivers face each day aren't always favorable. Drivers may encounter frequent curves, slippery road conditions, thick fog, or potholes. These environmental factors are often unavoidable and contribute to many Ohio crashes. Can environmental factors be blamed for car accidents? Can we truly blame the cause of crashes on these environmental factors? We...

Even if you're a skilled and defensive driver, there may come a time when you'll be involved in a collision. It may be minor fender bender or something more serious. What's for certain is: car accidents cost money. The most common costs include vehicle repair, personal property repair or recovery, medical costs, wage loss, and...

If you were in a car accident, you likely sustained an injury, even if you feel OK at first. Pain from underlying injuries doesn't always show up immediately. It can sometimes take several days for pain and discomfort to set in. If you fail to seek medical attention promptly after a crash, your injury could...

While the number of drunk driving deaths per year has decreased since the 1980s, work still needs to be done to create safer roadways. Alarmingly, one person is killed in the United States every 50 minutes by a drunk driver. That adds up to 29 deaths every day. A significant percentage of drunk drivers who...

The winter season in Ohio started as early as November 11, 2019 — dumping several inches of ice and snow on the Columbus area. Only a day before ushering in the new year, Winter Storm Gage brought us snow, ice, high winds, power outages, and several collisions. While we can't control the weather, we can...

It's been nearly two years since the fatal self-driving Uber crash that killed an Arizona pedestrian made national headlines. It marked the first-ever pedestrian fatality involving an autonomous car. According to reports, the autonomous car should have never been placed into service. Not only was it not programmed to identify pedestrians outside of crosswalks, but...

Have you recently purchased a used car or do you plan on buying one? If so, it's critical to understand the safety risks associated with used cars. That means that you must be prepared to conduct your own research. For most people who purchase used cars with mechanical defects, they usually happen when the vehicle...

  Car accidents are traumatic events. Injuries can be serious and life-threatening, from head and internal injuries to broken bones and deep lacerations. What about the psychological impact? Even if you are fortunate enough to escape a car wreck without a serious physical injury, you may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to Verywell Mind, car...

Car fires are rarely anticipated by Ohio drivers, so they may come as a shock. Last month, it happened to a Columbus woman who was driving a 2015 Kia Soul, according to ABC6. Luckily, she was able to escape minutes before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. "We were sitting there watching it burn, you...