Fracking, also referred to as hydraulic fracturing, is a form of drilling in which a mixture of pressured water is used to extract natural gas and oil from deep under the earth. This method has increased in popularity over the past 10 to 15 years. The process of fracking accounts for close to 7 in 10 of all [...]
Professional truck drivers transport equipment and products along the roadways and highways of Oklahoma on a daily basis. Although driving a commercial truck can be an excellent job and source of steady, dependable income, sometimes the occupation comes with an unwanted price. Many drivers extend themselves with long days and weeks on the road, which can lead to [...]
The popularity of online shopping has skyrocketed in recent years as a result of sites like Amazon. However, this convenience has also come with an unwanted price tag. With the increase in online shopping comes a level of uncertainty regarding product quality and product liability. The question posed here is: If you purchase a product from a website [...]
Even though parents think they can keep their children out of danger most of the time, sometimes situations are simply outside of their control. An example of this is when children ride in a car, whether they are traveling with their parents, other family members, friends, on a school bus, with a babysitter, or in an Uber or [...]
Oil field accidents can occur for many reasons. Some of the more common types that are often deadly, or cause permanent injuries include oil rig explosions, rigs that collapse, well blowouts, and drilling injuries. Sometimes the causes of the accidents are fairly obvious such as violations of OSHA safety rules and violations common oil-field industry safety protocols. Other [...]
In many accident cases, the victims need immediate help. They often need to go to a local emergency room. They may need to have surgery. The sooner they begin treatments, the sooner they can return to full health or to better health. They usually will need to treat with a general physician, different types of specialists, and therapists. [...]
Raising the height of a truck is a popular way to make a truck look great and increase the performance of the truck. There are many different ways to lift a truck or an SUV. Each way has its own pros and cons for how the truck looks and operates. Lifting the truck often requires new and larger [...]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the responsibility for monitoring drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, food, cosmetics, and other products. FDA oversight is based primarily on the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The oversight is not limited to American production of drugs and other products. FDA oversight also extends to which products can be imported into the [...]
The brain is one of the most complex areas of the body. Any injury it sustains can lead to a lifetime of complications, affecting the victim both cognitively and physically. Although modern medicine continues to make great strides in understanding the brain and how it works, much about brain injuries still remains a mystery. A traumatic brain injury [...]
After a car accident, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. When the accident was not your fault, you are likely dealing with physical injuries, damage to your vehicle, time off work and dealing with insurance companies. All of this, in addition to emotional stress, can cause a great deal of financial worries. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through [...]
