With recent weather already approaching winter conditions in Ohio, it is past time to think about winter driving and how to stay safe on Ohio roads this winter. Ohio is one of the top 10 most dangerous states for winter accidents according to Icy Road Safety.com. In 2009-2010, Ohio was the sixth-most-dangerous state on the…
Christmas is just around the corner, and toy sales are at their highest level of the year. With many products manufactured in other countries, some toys are less safe than others. The Ohio Department of Health has outlined new toy safety guidelines based on the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission children’s toy safety rules for…
With Ohio weather shaping up to be challenging this winter, Ohio snow plow accidents are more likely Each year, Ohio sees about 30 to 50 inches of snowfall. That accumulation of snow is removed after each snowfall by snow plows and other maintenance equipment to keep Ohio drivers safe on the roads each day. Although…
Ohio Nursing home laws have left many nursing homes in deplorable conditions and can be categorized as nursing home abuse In 2010, an 82-year-old woman living in an Ohio nursing home drowned while talking a bath. According to records, she was not supposed to be left alone at any time. However, records show that she…
In November, 2013, the Ohio Hose of Representatives will vote on a new bill that offers nursing home patients the ability to set up hidden cameras and monitoring devices to ensure proper level of care. The bill, House Bill 298, is pushed by individuals who believe that extra measures are necessary to protect the health…
With recent weather already approaching winter conditions in Ohio, it is past time to think about winter driving and how to stay safe on the road this winter. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management states that around 70 percent of all winter deaths are caused by poor weather conditions on the road. Ohio is one…
An Ohio School bus accident results in four children being taken to a nearby children’s hospital. An Ohio School bus accident occurred when a School bus in New Albany heading to Cornerstone Academy was involved in an Ohio crash with two other vehicles at the corner of Harlem Road and Bishops Wood Road. According to…
Texting while driving is extremely dangerous. In fact, according to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to have an accident. To combat the high rate of distracted driving, Ohio implemented an Ohio texting law that prohibits any driver from sending or reading texts while operating a…
The day of ghosts and goblins, carved pumpkins and candy galore is upon us. On this Halloween, our Ohio children, young and old will dress in their well planned costumes and venture out to find the perfect candy. The attorneys at Cochran Firm Ohio – www.cochranohio.com – would like everyone to have a happy and…
ATVs are dangerous to ride, yet Ohio child ATV injuries and child ATV accidents occur at an alarming rate. While the statistics show that the number of children who die in ATV accidents is decreasing, we can do more to keep our kids safe. Over the past few decades, 361 people have died in ATV…
An Ohio bus accident causing a bus to over turn in September on I-75 in Butler County, injuring 38 people including the driver has wondering about bus safety. Police officials have determined what caused an Ohio bus accident that injured 38 people near Cincinnati. Officials are stating the bus driver, Dwayne Garrett, was drinking coffee…
A recent Ohio crash at the crossroads of Ohio 4 and Ohio 2 has brought to light the importance of avoiding driver distractions while on the road. Three people were injured in the crash and were hospitalized, although no injuries were life-threatening The Ohio car accident occured when a young man from Maumee Ohio was…
