Deer season is here once again in Ohio, and that means one thing: Your odds of getting into a wreck with a deer just got higher. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), the peak mating season for deer runs...
There is a pretty good chance you are going to be involved in an auto accident at some point in your life. Hopefully, it will be nothing major, and it is something you will get out of unhurt. But, it could also be a severe accident that results in injury and damage to...
A car accident can be physically and emotionally traumatizing. The last thing you want after getting involved in a car accident is for it to continually torment you and your loved ones. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you may be entitled to...
Panic is a normal response in the moments right after a car crash. You will inspect yourself and the other people in your car for injuries before you exit the vehicle to look at the damage it suffered and check on the other driver involved. Motor vehicle collisions...
What people call sunscreens or suntan lotions are topical products that limit how much solar radiation penetrates your skin. The most powerful forms of solar radiation can do intense damage to your body, especially your skin. By applying sunscreen before going outside...
If you were involved in a vehicle crash, in addition to dealing with your physical injuries, you may be suffering some psychological symptoms as well. These can include guilt, anger, anxiety, fear and even some level of shock. You may alternate between reliving the...
Distracted driving is a major problem out there on the nation’s roads -- and everybody knows it. Unfortunately, even those who really should know better are still prone to picking up their cellphones and using them while in their cars. Take, for example, the recent...
Equal parts thrilling and soothing, taking a boat out on the water is a favorite activity for many -- and it won’t be long before the docks and marinas are open. for the season. Now is an excellent time to think about boating safety and brush up on some old (and maybe...
For a drug to be considered safe, it must have an accurate label telling the user exactly how to use it. This is true not just for prescription drugs but even for simple, over-the-counter medications. Even if all you’re buying is a generic headache medicine, it has to...
A study published last month in the Journal of Adolescent Health indicates that many teens who suffer concussions resume driving sooner than is probably safe. Teens can suffer concussions for all kinds of reasons. Many teen concussions are suffered while playing...