Ohio’s ‘Move Over Law’ expanded to protect construction workers

by Andrew Bainbridge | Dec 18, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Ohio’s construction workers are often exposed to dangerous working conditions, including fast-moving cars. These risks sometimes result in construction workers suffering serious, and at times life-ending, injuries. In fact, since 2008, more than 600 accidents happened...read more >>

Accident at Tesla plant burns three workers

by Andrew Bainbridge | Nov 20, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

There are many factories in Ohio. Those employed at these plants may know the dangers posed by the heavy machinery and extreme temperatures with which they work. However, as time passes and accidents do not occur,...read more >>

Three railroad employees injured in Ohio

by Kara Dolan-West | Nov 06, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Three CSX employees were recently injured on the job in Ohio. Reports indicate the men were working on a railroad crossing when a car drove around two sets of barricades, hit a utility pole, then slammed...read more >>

Ohio man killed in job-related accident

by Andrew Bainbridge | Oct 16, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Several workplace environments can turn deadly in a matter of moments. These hazards are invisible to many as company policies, regulatory codes, and state and/or federal laws operate to protect workers. But sometimes employers become lackadaisical...read more >>

Crane boom falls, injures construction worker’s leg

by Andrew Bainbridge | Oct 09, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Large machinery, heavy materials, dangerous heights, and fast-paced work environments are some of the dangers construction workers face on a daily basis. But these brave employees confront these risks head-on in order to build the structures...read more >>

Impaired driver hits, seriously injures OH construction worker

by Andrew Bainbridge | Sep 10, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

The law regulates speed limits in construction zones and posted signs make motorists aware of oncoming risks, both for their own and construction workers’ safety. Unfortunately, drivers often ignore the laws and these signs, thus putting...read more >>

Worker’s leg partially amputated in workplace accident

by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Aug 29, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

It is no secret that construction work can be dangerous. Road crews may be struck by vehicles, structure builders can fall from great heights, and just about all construction workers can be injured by heavy equipment....read more >>

Grain bins pose serious risks to OH farm workers

by Andrew Bainbridge | Aug 21, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Workplace accidents happen all the time. While we often think of these accidents as happening in construction or industrial work, they can happen in any profession. The dangers posed by a workplace accident are many and...read more >>

Ohio worker suffers burns after workplace chemical fire

by Andrew Bainbridge | Aug 13, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Workplace dangers take many forms. They can be a minor safety violation, a wet floor, a vehicle accident, or something more extreme like a building collapse or a deadly equipment malfunction. But in one recent Ohio...read more >>

Ohio construction worker seriously injured when hit by car

by Andrew Bainbridge | Aug 06, 2013 | Workplace Accidents and Injuries

Construction work can be treacherous. Often, these workers trust motorists to obey reduced speed limits, be aware of flaggers, and move over when construction workers are on the road. Unfortunately, as seen by a recent Braceville...read more >>

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