Amusement Parks Are More Danger Than They’re Worth
If there was a ride that had the phrase “super death” in its description, would you avoid that ride like the plague or be the first in line to try it? Well, fortunately for some daredevils, there is a ride in Japan that is known for its “super death” acceleration. The Do-Dodonpa, a roller coaster…
Read MoreFMCSA Seeking Higher Standards for Truck Drivers with Vision Loss
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Medical Review Board is recommending the enforcement of stricter standards for truck drivers with vision loss. The five-member panel of physicians suggests an alternative vision standard for truck drivers who suffer from vision loss in one eye. Part of the proposed alternative vision standard is an increase of…
Read MoreDangers of Truck Accidents for Motorists
Second only to State Route 3, State Route 9 is one of the longest state highways in Oklahoma. Sadly, it is also one of the deadliest. Between 2010 and 2016, there were 50 fatal crashes that occurred on State Route 9, resulting in the deaths of 60 people. The majority of those accidents, sadly, occurred…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving Large Vehicles in and Around Oklahoma City
If you own an SUV or pickup truck, and you feel like you’re driving around in a powerful tank, that’s because you might be. Car lovers have noticed the trend in the growing and spacious sizes of vehicles and have started to compare the sizes of some large vehicles to the equivalent of World War…
Read MoreSnell Changes Motorcycle Helmet Standards
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a high-quality standard of safety for helmets. Unfortunately, with its recent changes to its testing formula for motorcycle helmets, it may have fallen short in that area. Because the Department of Transportation’s standards for motorcycle helmets were outdated at best and obsolete…
Read MoreAmazon Open to Fighting Consumer Lawsuits
Amazon is setting itself apart from other businesses again – though, depending on how one looks at it, not in a positive way. During a time when most, if not all, companies have forced their employees and customers to resolve legal matters using alternative means such as arbitration, Amazon has decided to change its terms…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Issues Another Chevy Bolt Recall for Battery Issues
General Motors has decided, for the second time, to recall some older Chevrolet Bolts in order to fix the constant battery problems. If not addressed, these battery problems can put the driver and passengers’ lives at risk by setting the car on fire. The second recall occurred after two Bolts that were fixed after the…
Read MoreNew Medical Advances in Prosthetic Technology
One of the most difficult injuries to recover from in any accident is the loss of a leg, arm, foot, or hand. Amputation injuries are usually due to car accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and product defect accidents. The recovery process is harsh because injury victims lose function in part of their body, they experience…
Read MoreWhat Types of Therapists Might You Need After a Serious Car Crash?
Car accidents cause many different injuries. Drivers, passengers, and bystanders may suffer a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other live-altering injuries. Many car accident victims require surgery. Victims of Oklahoma City accidents often need to treat with specialists such as neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain management doctors. The medical care that often requires that…
Read MoreMost Baby Sleep Aids Don’t Work. Some Are Downright Deadly.
Every parent would love to get more sleep when they have a newborn. The problem is clear: babies are “bad” sleepers. They get up at all hours of the morning and night, and that means Mom and Dad have to get up, too. Many parents are willing to pay a lot for help getting their…
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