Buying an ad on the back cover of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is expensive. But the joke that Snickers used this year was pretty cheap.A blonde model is pictured wearing a pink bikini over a white hazmat suit and a respirator mask on her face. The...
Month: June 2018
Understanding the “why” behind the fight against the opioid crisis
A war is raging across Ohio: A battle against drug abuse and addiction. If you think you or your city are not involved, you are mistaken.The dangers and highly-addictive nature of opioids was intentionally hidden from the public for years. These powerful painkillers...
Did company put its employees at risk of asbestos exposure?
Most Ohio construction workers are aware that risks come with working on renovation or demolition projects. One of those risks is asbestos exposure since many buildings requiring demolition or renovation contain the toxic substance. If those materials are not handled...
Car accidents affect more than just the lives of those involved
One moment of distraction, one bad decision or one careless mistake can change the lives of many people. It could be several years before the full extent of the death of even one person is truly understood. Regardless of the causes of car accidents throughout the...
Food and Drug Administration announces recall of Naloxone
It would be difficult for Ohio residents to read any online news without reading about the opioid crisis going on in the country. People are overdosing and suffering from addictions at an alarming rate. When a patient comes in who appears to be overdosing on opioids,...
Left turns leave vehicles open to car accidents
One of the most vulnerable times while driving here in Ohio or anywhere else is when making left-hand turns. This requires turning drivers to maneuver through oncoming traffic and risk car accidents. Judging distances and timing are crucial for both the driver...
Cities should protect their citizens from asbestos exposure
Whether here in Ohio or elsewhere, cities are tasked with protecting their citizens from all manner of dangers. This is done through numerous avenues such as providing emergency services, maintaining public roadways and not purposely exposing residents to toxic...
Alcohol continues to be a factor in pedestrian vs. car accidents
Anyone with a driver's license knows that operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol puts him or her and everyone else on the road at risk. This includes those in other vehicles, those on bicycles and those on foot. In alcohol-related pedestrian vs. car...
Funding the fight against the opioid epidemic
The law firm of , recently published a SlideShare describing the effect the opioid epidemic is having on communities and families. Learn how you can help to make those who are responsible for this crisis pay for the damage they have...
Asbestos exposure continues to be a risk to human health
Many people believed that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act signed into law in 2016 would improve environmental conditions by shoring up the Toxic Substances Control Act. The TSCA left much to be desired when it came to protecting human health from risks...