Posts by Marcus P. Mears
Distracted Driving Is Much Worse Than You Think
It’s fairly common knowledge that driving while distracted is a major cause of car accidents in America. Drivers who text, use their smartphone, eat, or look at a GPS system while driving are dangerous. Distracted drivers don’t have their eyes on the road, their mind on responding to traffic emergencies, and can’t physically react safely…
Read MoreWhich Lane Is the Safest for Driving?
Car accidents happen for many reasons. These can include driver distraction, speeding, driving under the influence, and driver fatigue. There are many Oklahoma traffic regulations and common-sense traffic rules that drivers fail to follow, such as passing only when you need to overtake a slower-moving vehicle, not because you like to drive in the left-hand…
Read MoreWhy Did Car Accident Fatalities Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
It would be logical to think that people staying at home or close to home during the pandemic would lead to fewer traffic deaths. Sadly, the reverse has proven to be true. A recent Los Angeles Times article reported a frightening statistic. There were more than 38,600 deaths on US roads in the last year,…
Read MoreFMCSA Now Requires Annual Inspections of Rear Impact Guards
Truck accidents, in general, are scary; however, one of the most terrifying truck crashes involves an underride accident. An underride accident happens when a passenger vehicle slides underneath a tractor-trailer truck. These types of accidents are often fatal, regardless of the speed of the vehicles. To avoid these types of Oklahoma City truck accidents from…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Space Heaters
Winter is an exciting season for many people, with the cold weather ushering the holiday season and a new year. Some people enjoy the drop in temperatures and the chance to bundle up inside. However, with the transition into winter comes to the risks of fire and heating accidents, particularly space heater accidents. Just last…
Read MoreCunningham & Mears Wins $750,000 in Unanimous Verdict for Their Client
Cunningham & Mears is proud to announce that we recently won a $750,000 jury verdict on behalf of our client, a former U.S. Post Office worker. The insurance companies fought back for seven years against our client, but our team refused to back down from what was right. We are thrilled that our client finally…
Read MoreTruck Driving Is a Stressful Job
Truck driving is a financially rewarding profession for many residents of Oklahoma. The financial benefits are likely to increase as the demand for drivers increases while the number of people who have a commercial driver’s license is decreasing. The rewards are countered by many different types of stress. Truck workers often have to leave their…
Read MoreProving Your Car Accident Was Caused by Defective Car Part Design or Manufacturing
Many car crashes are preventable, but some are out of the control of the drivers involved. This is the case when a defective vehicle or part design or manufacturing process is at fault. The accidents caused for these reasons are no less serious than others and can lead to severe injuries and even death. These…
Read MoreFive Workers Unaccounted for after an Oklahoma Oil and Gas Field Explosion
Reuters news service reported in January 22, 2018, that five workers were missing after an explosion occurred in an eastern Oklahoma oil and gas drilling site. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. was drilling the well for Red Mountain Energy. Gas from the well was feeding the fire preventing a full search of the area. The fire was…
Read MoreMistakes That Workers Often Make in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Oklahoma workers who are involved in a workplace accident should immediately consult with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Without strong representation, you could lose out on your claim for benefits, be denied the medical help you need, or lose out on additional benefits you should be entitled to receive. Employees who act without counsel often:…
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