Ohio workers may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a report detailing how well the severe injury reporting program has worked since it became effective on Jan. 1, 2015. The program, which requires employers in federal...
Sleep apnea study proposal by the FMCSA garners mixed opinions
In an effort to reduce serious roadway accidents involving large trucks in Ohio and throughout the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a rule that aims to screen truck drivers for sleep apnea. A September 2016 report defines sleep apnea...
Commercial vehicle crashes on the rise in Ohio
Economic growth has brought one negative side effect to Ohio's highways: with more semi-trucks on the road, commercial vehicle crashes are also up. According to the Springfield News-Sun, crashes involving trucks, buses or other commercial vehicles increased by 13...
Who was at fault for my car accident?
If you have been involved in a car accident in Ohio, one of the first questions that you may have after seeking medical treatment is how it is determined who is at fault for the accident. Establishing liability is necessary before you can receive compensation for the...
Spike in traffic fatalities in 2015
Gas prices in Ohio and around the country have been relatively low for some time, and this is one of the chief reasons for an increase in U.S. traffic accident fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While car makers are equipping...
