A man dies in Gallia County, Ohio while attempting to cross a log on a steep hill. The man was thrown from the rolling ATV, which then pinned him to a tree. In Shelby, Ohio, a man fought for his life for weeks before succumbing to his injuries after he flipped an ATV while trying…
According to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, his Medical Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has received nearly twice as many Ohio nursing home abuse complaints this year as compared to 2012. In fact, of the 131 complaint cases opened by the MFCU this year, 63 were opened in the month following the AG’s announcement that his…
On the anniversary of the worst drunk driving accident in the U.S., the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a series of recommendations aimed at significantly reducing the number of deaths caused by drunk driving accidents across the country. Included in the recommendation is changing the standard blood alcohol concentration levels from 0.08 percent to…
Ohio ATV accidents: There is no doubt that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are exceedingly popular in Ohio and many other states across the country, but for all their usefulness and fun, they can be very dangerous, especially when driven by the inexperienced. In fact, according to Science Daily, over the past decade, emergency room visits for…
Monster Energy Drinks has been sued by the mother of 19-year old. Alex Morris has filed an Energy Drink lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court in California against Monster Beverage Corp alleging that the boy died from consuming two Monster energy drinks daily for three years. Morris went into cardiac arrest on July 1, 2012…
Ohio car accident news reports driver fatigue is the second leading cause of all Ohio auto accidents. We all know how important sleep is, but some Ohio car accident statistics show that American’s may not get enough sleep as as they should. In todays day an age of running here and running there, eating at…
Following complaints of fuel leaks, a Ford Recall is issued for approximately 465,000 vehicles due to risks of fire Following a string of recalls and EcoBoost engine issues, Ford Motor Corp has now issued a Ford recall of some 465,000 vehicles worldwide because of fuel leaks and fire risks. Vehicles involved in the Ford fuel…
When Ohio lawmakers created the new Ohio Return-to-Play sports safety law that would work to protect youth from serious injuries, they didn’t realize they had left the door open for coaches and referees to be criminal prosecuted for violations. Last Wednesday, the House unanimously voted to make a correction to Ohio Sports Sports Safety Law…
Michigan-based appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. has begun testing soil and water samples from what was Whirlpool Park near Clyde, Ohio, an area near what local and federal health officials have deemed an Ohio cancer cluster after dozens of children have been stricken with various forms of cancer. Whirlpool has had a large washing machine plant…
Following a recall notice issued by CHS Foods over possible Salmonella contamination, Eco-Cuisine, of Boulder, Colorado, issued a recall of all of its products that contain the possibly tainted ingredients. The recalled food mixes include – Eco-Cuisine Basic Brownie Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per box or 25 lb. bulk box product code T3314 Eco-Cuisine…
Ohio child safety took center state when Ohio revised it’s Child Restraint Laws. These Child Safety Restraint Laws shoul help keep our children safe in Ohio Auto Accidents. Nationally, over 100,000 children under the age of 12 are injured each year in Auto Accidents, and more than 1,000 more are killed each year. To keep…
In 2009 alone, there were 200,000 Tractor-Trailer Accidents. Each year, 11 million tractor-trailers travel billions of miles across the nation delivering products to corporations and businesses in every state. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), tractor-trailers and other big rigs were involved in more than 280,000 accidents in 2009 alone. These accidents…
