Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
Chevrolet Bolt Recalled Due to Battery Problem
In an effort to support climate change, the current administration plans to transform at least half of the vehicles in the United States from internal combustion to electricity by the year 2050. While the intentions are coming from a good place, some car manufacturers are already experiencing issues with the transformation of electric vehicles. One…
Read MoreAmusement Parks Are More Danger Than They’re Worth
If there was a ride that had the phrase “super death” in its description, would you avoid that ride like the plague or be the first in line to try it? Well, fortunately for some daredevils, there is a ride in Japan that is known for its “super death” acceleration. The Do-Dodonpa, a roller coaster…
Read MoreFMCSA Seeking Higher Standards for Truck Drivers with Vision Loss
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Medical Review Board is recommending the enforcement of stricter standards for truck drivers with vision loss. The five-member panel of physicians suggests an alternative vision standard for truck drivers who suffer from vision loss in one eye. Part of the proposed alternative vision standard is an increase of…
Read MoreDangers of Truck Accidents for Motorists
Second only to State Route 3, State Route 9 is one of the longest state highways in Oklahoma. Sadly, it is also one of the deadliest. Between 2010 and 2016, there were 50 fatal crashes that occurred on State Route 9, resulting in the deaths of 60 people. The majority of those accidents, sadly, occurred…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving Large Vehicles in and Around Oklahoma City
If you own an SUV or pickup truck, and you feel like you’re driving around in a powerful tank, that’s because you might be. Car lovers have noticed the trend in the growing and spacious sizes of vehicles and have started to compare the sizes of some large vehicles to the equivalent of World War…
Read MoreSnell Changes Motorcycle Helmet Standards
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a high-quality standard of safety for helmets. Unfortunately, with its recent changes to its testing formula for motorcycle helmets, it may have fallen short in that area. Because the Department of Transportation’s standards for motorcycle helmets were outdated at best and obsolete…
Read MoreAmazon Open to Fighting Consumer Lawsuits
Amazon is setting itself apart from other businesses again – though, depending on how one looks at it, not in a positive way. During a time when most, if not all, companies have forced their employees and customers to resolve legal matters using alternative means such as arbitration, Amazon has decided to change its terms…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Issues Another Chevy Bolt Recall for Battery Issues
General Motors has decided, for the second time, to recall some older Chevrolet Bolts in order to fix the constant battery problems. If not addressed, these battery problems can put the driver and passengers’ lives at risk by setting the car on fire. The second recall occurred after two Bolts that were fixed after the…
Read MoreNew Medical Advances in Prosthetic Technology
One of the most difficult injuries to recover from in any accident is the loss of a leg, arm, foot, or hand. Amputation injuries are usually due to car accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and product defect accidents. The recovery process is harsh because injury victims lose function in part of their body, they experience…
Read MoreWhat Types of Therapists Might You Need After a Serious Car Crash?
Car accidents cause many different injuries. Drivers, passengers, and bystanders may suffer a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other live-altering injuries. Many car accident victims require surgery. Victims of Oklahoma City accidents often need to treat with specialists such as neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain management doctors. The medical care that often requires that…
Read MoreMost 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…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Involving Landscaping Vehicles
Landscaping beautifies the streets, roads, and sights across Oklahoma. Landscaping work includes trimming tree branches, making home residences look nice, filling in construction sites, creating parks, and many other activities. For every type of landscaping work, there are many distinct types of landscaping trucks that can help do the job. Some of the many types…
Read MoreHow Do Pain and Suffering Awards Work?
If you, or someone you love, experiences an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses through the judicial system. The person (or persons, party, or company) who caused your injuries and damages may be ordered to pay you financial restitution for compensable items like medical bills,…
Read MoreWhat if the At-Fault Party Counter-Sues Me After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car crash (or any type of accident) that was not your fault and you are planning on filing an injury claim, one thing you need to watch out for is a counter-claim. Oklahoma is a modified comparative negligence state, which means that victims are eligible for compensation only if…
Read MoreTractor-Trailers and Blind Spot Accidents
Commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are huge vehicles, weighing in at between 20,000 to 80,000 pounds, depending on its cargo. This massive size prevents truckers from being able to see every area around their cab and trailer, unlike drivers of passenger cars. The areas that truckers cannot see are called “blind spots,” and are dangerous for…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Dangerous Vehicle in America?
You can be an incredibly safe motorist, take every precaution and still find yourself injured in a collision with a negligent driver. You might think, “There was nothing I could have done to prevent this,” and you are probably right – nobody can control the actions of reckless drivers. But did you know that the…
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