There’s no doubt about it: It’s fun to have music on when you drive. It may be the one time of day that you really have time to sit back and listen to your favorite songs. It may help get you through those daily commutes to work, which are so boring otherwise. It may...
Auto Accidents
Work zone crashes on the rise across Ohio
No one likes to see road construction when traveling across Ohio, but research shows that number of crashes, injuries and fatalities taking place in Ohio's work zones is increasing. Numbers reveal that 2019 was an especially deadly time year for work zone crashes,...
Did your head injury lead to memory loss?
After getting into an accident that involved a head injury, you may also deal with memory loss. The severity can vary greatly depending on the type of injury you faced. But how did the brain injury lead to memory loss? And is there anything you can do to help...
Burns are a common occurrence in car accidents
Car accidents are not exactly rare in the Buckeye State. In fact, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports there were more than 290,000 crashes in the state in 2019. During a crash, you may sustain a seemingly endless number of serious injuries, ranging from whiplash to...
Why should I wear a full-face helmet?
Many people love to ride their motorcycle for the feel of the wind in their hair, which is why many do not like to wear full-face helmets. Generally speaking, the advantages of wearing a helmet are well-known, but there are particular benefits to choosing a full-face...
3 Injured in Sidney crash leaves damage and questions
Speed and attention combine in the worst ways on the road sometimes, which can lead to accidents that leave ripples in the lives of those involved. No matter who is at fault in a catastrophic crash, everyone affected has to deal with some fallout. As authorities...
Where can you ride your electric bike?
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have a motor that helps riders navigate hills and other obstacles. Even if you are unable to ride a conventional bicycle, an e-bike may be an effective transportation option. Despite their popularity, e-bikes had limited widespread adoption...
Child passenger safety tips for every age
Despite an increased awareness of the unique risks for child passengers, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among American children. In 2017, auto collisions accounted for nearly 116,000 injuries and 675 deaths among children ages 12 and...
A new driver distraction: infotainment systems
To many people, the term "distracted driving" conjures up an image of a person holding a phone to make or receive a call or send or receive a text message while driving a vehicle. Certainly, these actions would constitute significant distractions for drivers, but they...
Running late and the risk of a bicycle accident
Many people enjoy riding a bicycle in their free time or as a way to get exercise. However, some bicyclists do not have any other means of transportation because their vehicle is in the shop or they do not even own a vehicle. As with others trying to get to work every...