Archive for 2019
Vaping and E-Cig Related Illnesses
For years, the makers of e-cigarettes and vaping devices have been touting their products as the safer alternative to smoking nicotine cigarettes. Now, reports and studies are beginning to show these newer devices can also cause death and serious injuries. The manufacturers and distributors of e-cigs and vaping devices may be subject to product liability…
Read MoreShould I Settle My Car Accident Case on My Own?
Every now and then, a client will call and ask if he or she really needs to hire a lawyer to settle a “fender bender.” After all, isn’t it faster and easier to just settle your car crash claim yourself? In a word? No. Anyone injured in a car accident case should immediately review their…
Read MoreReasons Trucking Is Such a Dangerous Job
Oklahoma has numerous resources that require the aid of truckers to deliver these goods to the rest of the nation. In the same way, truckers deliver many necessary products to Oklahoma communities. While many truck accidents are related to the negligence of the trucker or the company he or she drives for, there are many…
Read MoreNew CA Law Will Qualify Gig Workers for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The California Assembly recently passed legislation which, essentially, adopts a California Supreme Court decision on whether workers should be categorized as employees instead of as independent contractors. California Governor Gavin Newsome signed the bill into law on September 18, 2019; it is designed to help many workers in the “gig” economy, such as rideshare drivers…
Read MoreWhy the Oil and Gas Industry is Concerned about the New Methane Emissions Rollbacks
The current EPA administration recently proposed rolling back methane emission regulations. The rollbacks are part of the current discussion about the impact of these gases on climate change. While it was anticipated that climate scientists would oppose the rollbacks, the noteworthy news is that even some of the oil and gas companies that might have…
Read MoreTBI in Children Caused Often By Common Everyday Products
Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to sustaining traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In the U.S. every year, 700,000 children under the age of 19 are diagnosed with TBI. This represents a large percentage of the 1.7 million TBI patients diagnosed every year. The Official Research Journal of the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) published a…
Read MoreCongratulations, Jamie Campbell, on Being Selected for the 2019 Cunningham & Mears Academic Scholarship!
A strong justice system is critical to protecting people. At Cunningham & Mears, we believe it is our duty to help young law students achieve their dreams, so they can help uphold the rule of law in this country. That is why we are thrilled to announce that Jamie Campbell is the winner of the…
Read MoreCar Incursions into Structures – Causes and Injuries
It is commonly understood that any type of car crash poses a danger to drivers, other vehicle occupants, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicycle riders. We hear on the news and sometimes may witness in person the aftermath of these accidents. However, a less common type of accident ever seen or reported is referred to as a…
Read MoreCauses of, and Injuries from, Jackknife Accidents
Unfortunately, Oklahoma roadways are the scene of jackknife accidents involving big tractor-trailers all too often. These accidents on high-speed highways in particular can cause multi-vehicle pileups and serious injuries for many people involved. If you have sustained an injury in a truck jackknife crash due to the negligence of another party, you maybe be entitled…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Defects in Babies Connected to Proximity with Oil and Gas Areas
The occurrence of congenital heart defects in babies has been linked to pregnant mothers living in close proximity to oil and gas well sites. A new study conducted by researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health came to the following conclusion: Children born to mothers who live a relatively short distance from oil and…
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