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Children in Cleveland and across Ohio have already begun the 2019-2020 school year. Unfortunately, many drivers and commuters have not yet adjusted to the delays in traffic and upsurge of pedestrians and bicyclists. The biggest risk to kids returning to school is not on the bus, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)....

Do you find yourself unconsciously checking your phone notifications while driving? Eating and drinking? Taking your eyes off the road and hands off the wheel to switch songs on your infotainment playlist? What about your daily commute? Do you remember which streets, exits, and landmarks you passed? If you're like many other drivers, you may...

Anyone who has been in a car accident knows the adrenaline rush and panic that can quickly set in -- Am I OK? Are my passengers OK? Is the other driver OK? Is my car OK? These questions rush through your mind in a flash. As you begin to process what just happened, try to...

Driving distracted is the leading cause of crashes on the road. Whether it’s from using a smartphone, looking for something in your car or just zoning out, being distracted while driving can be fatal. In Ohio, a distracted driving law went into effect last October and includes increased fines for even looking at your phone...

As a passenger in a vehicle, you have little control, but the National Safety Council cites some steps – what it calls “passenger rights” – that you can take to improve your safety, even when someone else is in the driver’s seat. These include: Act as an extra set of eyes, being aware of your...

The prevalence and use of prescription painkillers like hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone and methadone, has risen steadily over the last few years in the United States, as many Americans have been prescribed these powerful medications to treat pain associated with surgeries and recurring pain from past injuries. The addictive power of opioids has been widely covered...

Distracted driving is everywhere. It could be the driver in the lane next to you on the highway or the driver behind you at a red light. It can result in a rear-end collision, sideswipe, head-on collision, or T-bone accident. The term “distracted driving” is broad and often ranges in severity. For example, a driver...

Pickups and SUVs have soared in popularity in the past few years, especially here in Ohio. They used to be the most dangerous vehicles on the road until new technology put them on par with sedans in terms of safety, which likely contributed to their rise in popularity. However, their size makes them more likely...

It’s that time of year again. Shorter days means more time driving in the dark. The risk of a fatal car accident is three times greater at night, according to the National Safety Council. Key factors include:  Limited visibility: This means more than just “driving in the dark.” Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision, each essential...

You were just involved in an auto accident in greater Cleveland. You may or may not have lost consciousness. Perhaps you have recurring headaches. Perhaps you’re unable to remember exactly what happened, or you feel confused and disorientated. You may have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are often caused by auto accidents. They...