Many people assume that when a truck accident occurs, the truck driver was the one at fault. However, semi truck drivers are not always liable. Other drivers can make mistakes and their negligence can cause accidents and injuries. A Jeep and semi truck in Ironton, Ohio were traveling next to each other when the Jeep drifted into the semi's lane and caused a collision.
Victims' family files wrongful death suit against Cracker Barrel
What level of responsibility does a company have to protect a customer? If a business' failure to keep a customer safe results in his or her death, should the business be sued for negligence? That's what one family is doing after a woman and her two daughters were killed in a domestic dispute at an Ohio Cracker Barrel restaurant in April, 2012.
Early morning crash on I-70 results in two deaths
Many Dayton residents are well aware of the dangers posed by motor vehicles. Every time a driver takes to the roadway, he or she faces the potential for being involved in a car accident. Even the most cautious drivers cannot avoid all accidents, including fatal accidents.
Three injured in car accident
Careful drivers know that even a moment of negligence from behind the wheel can be the difference between a safe trip and a car accident. With this understanding, they typically avoid dangerous activities that take their attention away from driving. Some drivers unfortunately do not take the same cautious approach and can cause car accidents stemming from their negligent behaviors.
OSHA fines Home Depot for workplace safety violations
When operating a business in the state of Ohio, it is an owner's responsibility to ensure that workplace safety laws, which keep employees protected from harm, are followed. If a business does not follow these mandatory regulations employees can be at a heightened risk for a workplace injury.