Posts by Marcus P. Mears
Bike Accidents Cause Head Trauma and Other Catastrophic Injuries
Bicycle riders enjoy riding throughout Oklahoma City for exercise, for the companionship of family and friends, for the scenery, and because it is a fun inexpensive form of transportation. But riding a bike can also be extremely dangerous. Riders rely on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicle operators to respect the rights of bicycle riders…
Read MoreIncreased Risk of Trench Collapse Threatens Oil Field Workers in Oklahoma City
It is no secret that working on an oil field is incredibly dangerous, be it here in Oklahoma or elsewhere. Heavy equipment, noxious gases, and the pure force of Earth itself create a uniquely life-threatening work environment. Those who risk their lives to perform these necessary jobs deserve as much protection as possible, both by…
Read MoreSerious Risk of Fatal Car Accidents by Impaired Drivers in Oklahoma City
Any place with roads can be home to auto accidents and collisions. The nature of controlling speeding metal tanks as an imperfect human being comes with unavoidable risks. Mistakes happen; the unexpected happens. Of course, that is why we, as a society, try to mitigate as many risks and avoid as many mistakes as possible…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
According to the American Stroke Association, hemorrhagic strokes occur when a weakened vessel ruptures or leaks and bleeds into the brain. The blood begins to build up inside the brain and presses on the surrounding tissues. These types of strokes are commonly referred to as cerebral hemorrhage, and they make up 13 percent of all…
Read MoreStruck-By Injuries in Oklahoma’s Oil Fields
Oil fields are one of the most dangerous workplace environments. Filled with explosive and hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and large vehicles, oil field workers have to be attentive and careful in high-stress situations. It is not a job for the meek. One of the most common types of accidents that oil field workers are at…
Read MoreThe Lasting Effects of Concussions in Children
When it comes to head injuries, they should always be taken seriously. Not just the bleeding head wound someone suffers during a car accident, but also smaller bumps to the head one might experience from banging it against a roof beam in your attic. What one may consider to be a negligible injury could actually…
Read More“In Critical Condition” – Why Multi-Car Pileups Are So Dangerous
We often think of car accidents as a collision between two vehicles, or maybe one vehicle and one inanimate object, but this isn’t always true. There are thousands of motorists on the roads; they are bound to hit more than one other vehicle at some point. Multi-vehicle accidents can and do happen here in Oklahoma,…
Read MoreHow Can an Attorney Help with My Oklahoma City Car Accident Claim?
Suffering an injury in a car accident is never easy. Even if you believe the injury to be minor, just the stress of a car accident can be overwhelming. There is so much to take care of following a crash, including dealing with insurance companies, talking to doctors, getting repair estimates, and having the vehicle…
Read MoreGet Medical Help After Any Fall: Better Safe Than Sorry
No one likes feeling like the Boy Who Cried Wolf, but there are some injuries no one should try to walk off. It is no matter of toughness or pain tolerance, just that certain traumas can get worse very quickly without immediate medical attention, and may not even be noticeable without it — until it…
Read MoreCommon Defenses in an Oklahoma City Premises Liability Case
Property owners across Oklahoma have a duty to ensure the people who use their premises are safe. Owners should regularly inspect the floors, shelves, parking lots, and every inch of their property. Owners need to anticipate that floors may be wet, sidewalks cracked, drainage poor, carpets torn, and lighting inadequate. When they do not, they…
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