Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
Most 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…
Read MoreDrones Are the New Way to Reconstruct How Car Accidents Happen
Auto reconstruction experts use a variety of methods to help show how a car, truck, or any type of vehicle crash occurred. They start by making a visual inspection of the accident site. They review police reports and the damaged cars. Many experts use computer graphics and other software programs to help show who caused…
Read MoreCunningham & Mears Obtains $200,000 Policy Limits Award in Wrongful Death Claim
Cunningham & Mears recently represented the estate of Ariel Ross, who died as a result of a fatal car crash on I-40 in Oklahoma City. This was a tough case, as the insurance companies tried very hard to avoid liability in this claim. In the end, we were able to secure policy limits for our…
Read MoreIntentional Distracted Driving: In-Vehicle Ads Are a Terrible Idea
As law enforcement agencies, governments, and activist groups work to reduce distracted driving, Ford has decided to go a different route and introduce technology that shows ads inside vehicles in an effort to help advertisers reach more customers and convert more sales. It’s bad enough that drivers are bombarded with billboards, flashing signs, and lawn…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
Every car accident is frightening and dangerous in its own way. Some of the most dangerous accidents in Oklahoma City are those that involve multiple vehicles. In fact, these types of crashes accounted for half of all crash deaths in 2019, according to data released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The data…
Read MoreReckless Truck Drivers Make the Entire Industry More Dangerous
The trucking industry has long argued that the majority of crashes involving tractor-trailers were caused by the motoring public. Those claims will not be going away anytime soon after the results of a survey conducted by The Travelers Cos. was released. The survey, which focused on motorists’ behavior in 2020, was released recently. Titled 2021…
Read MoreCan I Suffer a Herniated Disc in a Car Accident?
Discs are the cushions that separate the vertebrae in your neck and back. They are made of fluid and absorb shock to your body, specifically the spine. Having healthy discs is important to the overall health of your nervous system. When a disc is herniated, it is pushed outside of the spine and can cause…
Read MoreWho Is at Fault for a Chain Reaction Car Accident?
Sometimes rear-end collisions occur where multiple vehicles are involved, causing a chain reaction. A common example is when three vehicles (A, B, and C) are stopped at a traffic light. The driver of Car D (who normally is speeding or is distracted) then slams into Car C. Car C then strikes Car B. Car B…
Read MoreLiability for Car Fires in Oklahoma City
Watch a movie or a TV show involving a car crash and you’ll focus on how the cars crush each other. You’ll see pictures of the victims, expect the calls for ambulances, and wait for the police to arrive. All of these observations are heart-breaking but there’s one observation that raises the dramatic level to…
Read MoreWatercraft Accidents in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma is a beautiful state, known for its wonderful lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water, like Lake Hefner and Arcadia Lake or the Oklahoma River. These waterways are great for boating, canoeing, and having fun with jet skis, water skis, flyboards, and hoverboards. In summer, these waterways are a great way to have fun…
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