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May
What causes an increase in pedestrian fatalities?
The United States is seeing a higher rate of pedestrian deaths than it has in four decades. While walking is a good form of exercise and a more environmentally sustainable to get around short distances than taking a vehicle, statistics like this can deter people from engaging in...
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May
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, but it is e...
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May
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 Saturday, a...
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May
What types of compensation can injury victims receive?
Suffering a serious injury in an auto accident or other incident can affect your life in many ways. Under Ohio law, you may be entitled to damages (financial compensation) if your injuries were directly caused by someone else’s negligence. The law recognizes multiple forms of per...
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May
Caps on damages (personal injury cases)
In 2005, the Ohio General Assembly passed several “tort reform” measures, the most controversial being the limits on the amount a jury can award in personal injury and product liability cases. (See RC 2315. 18). Under the 2005 rules, a plaintiff cannot recover more than the greate...
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May
There is Something in the Water – Legionnaires’ Disease
Mount Carmel Grove City, located just outside Columbus, is presently the epicenter of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The Franklin County Public Health reports ten confirmed cases, one of which has resulted in death. The hospital is working in conjunction with Franklin County P...
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May
Spinal cord injuries and depression
A catastrophic spinal cord injury can change the course of your life. In a split second, you may go from being one of the healthiest people you know to someone who will never walk or run again. You lose hobbies, like sports you enjoyed, and you can even lose romantic relationship...
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