“Jackknifing” is one of the most dangerous things that can happen with tractor-trailers or semi-trucks. This is a situation where the truck skids and folds in on itself, often causing a serious wreck. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that jackknife crashes are associated with around 10 percent of semi-truck …
Semi-Truck Accident in Ohio Today – Do You Need a Lawyer?
An accident with a semi-truck is much more complex than a regular car crash. For one, these big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which means a collision could lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Investigating a truck wreck also requires highly technical knowledge of truck mechanisms and trucking laws. Most semi-trucks in the …
New Albany Boy Severely Injured in Illegal Fireworks Display
ABC6 reported on a fireworks tragedy last week. The accident occurred in New Albany, just northeast of Columbus. A six-year old boy was struck in the head while watching fireworks in a neighbor’s backyard. Police say a group of 40 guests were watching a home made fireworks show when the boy was injured. After lighting …
FDA Issues Safety Warning on “IVC Filter” Medical Devices
Amidst growing concern over safety issues with IVC filters, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning recommending caution medical devices. IVC filters are surgically implanted into a patient’s inferior vena cava vein, which brings blood from the lower part of the body back to the heart. The small, cage-like filters are designed …
The Best And Worst Neighborhoods In Springfield, OH
Springfield, Ohio is known for its affordable homes, diverse economy, and historic infrastructure. Many relocate to this city to be closer to their jobs, to develop a small business, or to retire. However, some Springfield neighborhoods are also plagued with crime and a low quality of living. If you and your family are moving to …
Best Schools In Marion County, OH
Choosing your child’s school is a significant decision. As a parent, you’ll want to look at many schooling choices before deciding. Which school performs well and is best suited for your child’s needs? Which one is the most convenient drive from your home? Related Article: Hospitals And Healthcare Facilities In Marion, OH If you live …
Best Neighborhoods In Marion, Ohio
Marion, OH is the county seat of Marion County, but unlike other Ohio cities, it is a largely suburban city with a small-town feel. Although it has a relatively low cost of living and many places of interest, there are areas in the city where safety and employment are wanting. If you are staying in …
5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Cincinnati for Car Accidents
Cincinnati’s streets remain the most dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians among Ohio’s three biggest cities, and this might be because law enforcement isn’t enforcing traffic laws such as speed limits as strictly as they should, claims Cincinnati City Council member Greg Landsman. Landsman was reacting to crash data from state sources showing that Cincinnati …
3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Cincinnati
Ohio’s public school system has been in existence since 1825 and has mostly remained a property tax and state funded system providing free pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 education throughout the state. In 2013 Ohio’s public school system had some 1.8 million students enrolled in about 3,700 schools in 1,093 school districts. The state has spent …
3 Fun and Cheap Things To Do in Cincinnati
A cursory reading of the attractions awaiting visitors to Cincinnati reveals a plethora of sites, attractions and locales geared towards strengthening the loving ties that bind families together. And a closer inspection confirms this to be so. “Cincy” or “The Queen City” was ranked the ninth best city in the United States for raising a …
Best Neighborhoods To Raise Kids in Cincinnati
Mariemont Far and wide, the Village of Mariemont, or simply Mariemont, and its adjoining neighborhoods remains the best location to live and raise your children in Cincinnati — or probably in the entire state of Ohio. Mariemont has consistently been honored as the “Best Suburb near Cincinnati” with the best quality of life index. …
Cheap Things To Do With Kids in Dayton OH
Spending time with your children can have a lot of benefits. Aside from enjoying some time with the family, your kids will appreciate you trying to bond with them. You won’t come up short If you’re in the Dayton area and looking for things to do. Here are some fun things you can do with …
2017 Scholarship Essay Contest Winner
We Have Chosen A Winner For Our 2017 Scholarship! We are proud of sponsoring The Fitch Law Firm scholarship contest, to help assist a student in raising additional funds to pay for their college education, which has continued to rise in recent years. This year, we asked applicants to write an essay answering the …
Bair Hugger Surgical Warming Blankets
3M Co. is facing more than 50 lawsuits from orthopedic surgery patients claiming the Minnesota company’s Bair Hugger warming blankets circulated contaminants, causing crippling deep-joint infections. The Bair Hugger blankets are used to keep patients warm before surgery in about 80 percent of U.S. hospitals, and have been used in more than 200 million surgeries …
A victory for abused children in the US Supreme Court
Yesterday the US Supreme Court ruled that an abused child’s statement to his teachers concerning his abuse could be the basis of a felony conviction by his abuser. The Court reversed a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court which threw out the conviction of a Cleveland man because he was allegedly denied his constitutional rights …