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Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. and a new study may help explain why. Many teenagers do not get the recommended amount of sleep at night and this can impact their ability to drive safely after a new study found that teens who don't get enough sleep are more lik
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Traffic fatalities had been declining during the last seven years in Ohio and throughout the country. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Fatal car and motorcycle accidents increased in 2012, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA said that
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Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have a higher risk of being killed in a car accident in Ohio and throughout the country, according to a new study. The study reported that these veterans have been involved in more fatal car crashes in the U.S. compared to civilians. The study found that vet
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Potholes are not uncommon in Ohio and many drivers have experienced the difficulties of trying to drive around or in a pothole during traffic. The Ohio Department of Transportation is responsible for fixing these potholes but can they be held liable for car accidents caused by potholes?The Ohio Cour
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Distracted driving has become one of the most dangerous behaviors behind the wheel. To address the concerns distracted driving poses, safety advocates have named April National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In accordance with the safety awareness campaign, the Ohio Highway Patrol is trying to
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Distracted driving continues to cause a significant number of car accidents in Ohio every year. Many distracted driving campaigns have focused on the dangers of cellphone use behind the wheel but there are several other dangerous behaviors that cause car accidents that are not discussed often enough
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Who is more likely to text behind the wheel, teenagers or adults? Surprising, a new study by AT&T found that adults are more likely to be texting while driving despite the wide-spread belief that teenagers are responsible for a majority of distracted driving car accidents.The study found that 49
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An unsafe truck driver's actions in Ohio could have resulted in severe injuries or fatalities. Luckily, the accident did not end up hurting anyone but the truck driver was charged by police for his unsafe driving behavior.The truck driver hit a pedestrian bridge while traveling on Interstate 90 in O
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Drunk driving plays a significant role in the number of car accidents in Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said drunk driving cause more than 40 percent of all fatal car accidents in Ohio last year. Drunk driving accidents are a serious threat in Ohio and law enforcement has been trying to reduce
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Distracted driving continues to make headlines in the U.S. The newest report may be a little surprising to some however. A new study found that new mothers are commonly distracted while driving and may pose serious risks on the road.The study analyzed survey results from the American Baby and Safe K
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Teenagers continue to be at a higher risk for being in a fatal car accident. For the second year in a row, fatal car accidents involving teens has increased, puzzling safety experts as to why fatal car accidents have increased the last two years.\r\n\r\nFatal car accidents among teens ages 16 and 17
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Auto safety recalls are supposed to protect the public from driving unsafe vehicles that can contribute to accidents and injuries. Despite 16.2 million cars and trucks being recalled last year, an additional million vehicles were not recalled last year due to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admi
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