Yearly Archives: 2019
Parent of a Student-athlete? How to Identify and Prevent Concussions in your Child
As the school year takes off, many high school students are eager to begin the fall sports season. But with fall sports starting back up, so are parents’ concerns regarding the threat of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that comes with playing high-contact sports like football. In recent years, there has been… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Continue to Climb: Staying Safe on the Road
Though any traffic crash can be dangerous, those involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks are particularly dangerous. Small passenger cars weigh an average of about 4,000 pounds, while a full tractor-trailer in the U.S. has a maximum weight of 80,000 pounds spread over 18 wheels. Needless to say, when a passenger vehicle and a… Read More »
Agricultural Workers, Farmers: Exposure to Roundup May Be Increasing Cancer Risk
Monsanto’s glyphosate-based Roundup is an extremely popular weed killer in the United States. Over 90 percent of domestic soy, corn and cotton crops, covering over 168 million acres, are genetically altered to resist glyphosate’s damaging effects. In recent years, however, the now Bayer-owned Monsanto has been the target of at least 14,000 lawsuits that… Read More »
Fleets Use Technology to Identify Driver Fatigue, Distraction Levels
Driving a truck is not easy, and for many drivers, distraction and fatigue is just part of the job. But new video and analytics technology can not only pinpoint the signs of driver fatigue and distraction but also help fleets customize training to prevent these dangerous behaviors. Fatigue Detection Technology Fatigue monitoring systems are… Read More »
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT
In this week’s spotlight, we highlight our Foundation’s involvement with the Sandusky State Theatre. The Murray & Murray Charitable Foundation periodically underwrites programs for children at the historic Sandusky State Theatre. For more information on the theatre’s activities and programs, and to see how you can give back to the community, go to https://www.sanduskystate.com/
How to Know If You Have the Right Insurance Coverage
Car insurance is considered complicated by most people. However, a basic understanding of the various coverages available takes away the guesswork and helps you know what you need, why you need it, and exactly what it will cover. The greatest mistake providers make is to tell you that the other driver’s insurance will pay… Read More »
Murray & Murray stays Green
We are proud to announce that the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association has renewed our firm’s Green Certification.
ASCE Releases Report Cards for Two States, One Region in February
Kentucky, Vermont, and Northeast Ohio received infrastructure report cards from the American Society of Civil Engineers, showing grades that were at or below average. For their overall grades, Vermont received a C and Kentucky a C- while Northeast Ohio garnered an inaugural score of D+ from the group. Gina Beim, chairwoman of the Northeast… Read More »
Test Strips Used to Monitor Warfarin Recalled
Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Recalls CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips Used to Monitor Blood Thinner Warfarin Due to Inaccurate Test Results The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. The use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product(s): CoaguChek XS… Read More »
Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Genetic? Some Studies Say Yes
There has been an increase in the last five years of the public recognition of one of the conditions affecting football players across the country who have had multiple concussions. There has even been discovery that the football industry knew these men were facing a lifetime of effects but did not tell the public…. Read More »