There are plenty of vehicles on the roads, but did you know that some are safer than others? It’s not just safety ratings themselves that play a role. The size of a vehicle, as well as other factors, play a role in how seriously someone could be hurt if they end up in...
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Month: March 2020
Motorcycle tips for staying safe on the roads
Just got a new motorcycle and ready to cruise the Ohio backroads? Here are a few tips to help keep you safe along the way. Get a helmet. Get a helmet. Get a helmet. In Ohio, motorcyclists under the age of 18 or those holding a “novice” license are by law required to...
Ohio: Put away your phones while driving
Walk into any Ohio gym, and you’ll see phones attached to arms pumping out workout music. Stand in line at a DMV, and you might see people Facetiming as they wait for their number to be called. And during any lunch break in Cleveland, chances are you’ll see fingers...
What steps should you take if a dog bites you?
On a springtime walk on a lovely Ohio day, you stop to admire the flowers. And when you turn around, a dog comes at you and bites you. What do you do next? According to the Cleveland Clinic, you should seek immediate medical attention to stave off the risk of an...
Nursing homes can turn dangerous when seniors are isolated
There are instances in which nursing homes might need to limit or eliminate visitors to the facility to help increase the safety of the residents. While it is usually easy to understand the underlying reason for the isolation, family members do have a serious...
Tips for safe driving year-round
Safe driving is something that you need to prioritize during every season of the year. Every time you get behind the wheel, take a moment to think about accident risks. Then, focus on the steps that you can take to avoid a crash. Defensive driving is a great place to...
Phone addiction among drivers is only getting worse
Distracted driving often comes from the fact that people are addicted to their phones. They know that they should not text and drive or check social media at a stoplight or make a call on the way home from work. They know that it increases the odds of a crash. They...
Dear Ohio: It’s time to buckle up!
In late 2019, a little-noticed study revealed that people in northeast Ohio are startlingly bad about wearing their seat belts. Folks in Cuyahoga County are the absolute worst in the state about putting on their seat belts. There were more than 750 incidents of major...
How to handle it when an off-the-leash dog approaches you
The weather here in Ohio is finally settling down and getting warmer. A lot of folks will naturally try to take advantage of the spring thaw to get out a little bit -- and they may have their dogs with them. While most dog owners are perfectly responsible “pet...
Coronavirus protocol may endanger nursing home residents
The spread of coronavirus across the United States has people scrambling to figure out what they can do to stop the spread of the highly contagious illness. Unfortunately, elderly individuals are considered a high-risk group for this virus. This has led to nursing...