Open Carry in Ohio: 5 Things to Know
Ohio is a traditional open carry state, which means people who legally own firearms may carry them in public places, unless there is a specific prohibition against them. “Open carry” means the firearm is visible to the naked eye and not concealed. Though open carrying is legal in Ohio, often the sight of a gun…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries and Their Impact on Personality
Imagine experiencing an entire change in personality and emotions after suffering from an injury. You may become more impulsive, more irritable, and less patient in situations that hadn’t bothered you before now. Your loved ones may not understand the changes that you are experiencing. They may say that you are not the same person that…
Read MoreTruck Drivers Can Get Distracted, Too
Distracted driving is one of the most serious problems plaguing the roads of Columbus and the rest of Ohio. However, it’s not just drivers of passenger vehicles, vans, pickup trucks, and SUVs who can get distracted. Truck drivers can get distracted too. Even though the trucking industry is a leader in Ohio, it is still…
Read MoreDebunking Common Myths About Divorce in Ohio
How many times have you heard a divorced friend say, “I wish I knew then what I know now,” or express regret about rushing into a settlement without having the proper information? Often, because of privacy concerns or even embarrassment, people do not take the time to ask the right questions, or fall prey to…
Read MoreCan Hazard Perception Make Teen Drivers Safer?
When teenagers begin to drive, they experience a learning curve for at least a few months. It will take some time for teen drivers to become accustomed to the road. However, COVID-19 changed everything, including teaching teenagers how to drive. In 2020, there were many states that had to adjust their testing standards to the…
Read MoreStudies Show That Traumatic Brain Injury Is a Chronic Disease
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by many different types of Columbus accidents that exert some type of force on the head, brain, or skull. Some of the accidents that cause traumatic brain injuries and head trauma include car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, and assaults. A concussion is a common type of…
Read MoreTechnology Surveillance May Lead to Criminal Charges – Even When You’re Perfectly Innocent
A recent report in the New York Times shows how seemingly good intentions can lead to bad results. In response to concerns about child abuse, Internet sites like Google have created software that flags photos that might in any way suggest a child is being abused. The problem is that many photographs that are posted…
Read MoreWhy Left Turns Are Especially Dangerous
Left-turn accidents involve two types of left turns. The most common type of left-turn accident in Columbus occurs at intersections. The second type of left-turn accident occurs when a driver is turning left from a street or highway into the parking lot of a mall, retail store, school, building, or some other off-highway location. Left-turn…
Read MoreYour Rights If a Drunk Driver Crashes Into You
There’s no excuse for driving while intoxicated. Yet drivers in Columbus, Ohio, and the rest of the country drink and drive in large numbers every day. It’s simple. If you want to have a drink – don’t drive. Arrange for a sober driver to take you home. Take the bus home. Walk home. Have someone…
Read MoreWhy You May Need an Injury Lawyer After a Columbus House Fire
Most house fires in Columbus, OH—and the rest of the United States—are completely unexpected and accidental. In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration did a study which found that 50.2% of house fires started simply from cooking. In 2019, there were 1,291,500 fires that caused 16,600 people to be injured and 3,704 to be killed. The…
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