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Are Truck Accidents More Common in Winter?
One out of every four accidents in the U.S. is weather-related, leading to 673,000 injuries and 7,400 deaths every year. While spring and summer can have their share of rain and wind, in Ohio, most of the worst weather comes in the winter. Snow and ice can make for treacherous driving, with slippery roads, stalled…
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Tri-State Communities Issued Snow Emergencies In Unexpectedly Heavy Storm
Sunday’s weather system has dropped heavier snowfall totals than were forecast throughout Cincinnati’s Tri-State area, making imperative for residents to practice safe driving behaviors. The storm has prompted several counties to issue snow emergencies and travel advisories as road conditions deteriorated. The following serves as a warning system to alert residents and drivers and that…
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How Can I Prepare My Car for Winter?
Ohio is one of the most dangerous states for winter driving. If the Farmers’ Almanac is correct, winter is going to be colder and snowier than usual in Ohio this year. Higher-than-average snowfall is expected throughout Jan. into early March. Now is the time to prepare your vehicle for freezing temperatures and icy roads. Here…
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What Are the Most Common Distractions for Truck Drivers?
Driving a tractor trailer can be mentally and physically exhausting. Highway driving can be especially monotonous for truck drivers who find it hard to stay focused and alert. It is natural to want to multitask and read a text or make a phone call while on the road. However, even a simple task that takes…
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How to Manage the Aftermath of a Car Accident When You Have a 9-5 Job
Anyone who has been injured in a car accident is familiar with the many doctor appointments, treatment therapies, and insurance letters that often follow. In addition to the emotional trauma of the accident and aches and pains of recovery, you have to deal with the overwhelming stress of balancing work, your medical treatment, the repairs…
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Are There More Trucks on the Road During the Holiday Season?
The holiday season is a time when people come together to celebrate and enjoy fun festivities with their loved ones. However, it is also a time of year when roads are more heavily trafficked with trucks, due to the surge in demand for products and inventory. The increased number of trucks on the road can…
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Does Driver Fatigue Lead to More Commercial Truck Accidents?
Truck driving is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs. That is due in part to the problem of fatigue among commercial truckers. The average long-haul trucker logs 60 hours per week and racks up more than 100,000 miles every year. Those long shifts can be mentally and physically exhausting. According to…
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What Should I Do if I Have Whiplash From a Car Accident?
Whiplash is a common car accident injury. The majority of whiplash injuries result from rear-end collisions, and the medical term for the condition is cervical acceleration-deceleration syndrome. Whiplash and other serious injury symptoms can take time to show up, so it is best to seek immediate medical treatment after any type of car accident. Whether…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Leaves Young Wood County Woman Dead
A three-vehicle crash occurred in Wood County on Saturday night, leaving 34-year-old Brandy Houghtalling with fatal injuries. Ohio State Patrol troopers responded to the crash just after 10 p.m. on December 3, 2022. According to police reports, a 30-year-old woman from Toledo lost control of her vehicle, which later crashed and became disabled in the…
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What Should You Do After an Amazon Truck Accident?
An accident with a commercial truck can lead to extensive damage and serious injuries. Unfortunately, with the rise in popularity of online shopping and home delivery services over the past few years, there are more trucks on the road, increasing the chances of getting into a truck accident. For instance, Amazon trucks are perhaps the…