Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
What to Know About Hand Pain After a Car Accident
There are so many parts of your body to consider when you think of what injuries you can incur in a car wreck. Protection from the big injuries is what typically draws concern from drivers and passengers. After all, seatbelts, air bags and anti-lock brakes were created to help shield us all from the more…
Read MoreCOVID-19 May Be Affecting Women Worse Than Men in the Long-Term
Covid-19 has only been in our lives for a little more than a year, which is still pretty early on in the world of epidemiology. Diseases can be studied for years before patterns emerge and treatments are implemented but here we are with vaccines already circulating, and increasing data coming out almost daily. One of…
Read MoreDoes My Insurance Policy Cover Tornado Damage?
Tornadoes are these unpredictable, devastating marvels of nature. Each Spring Oklahoma braces for a new round of funnel clouds and this coming season is slated to mimic the 2011 season, the worst on record for property damage. With the expectation that there will be record destruction this year, it’s important to understand what your homeowners’…
Read MoreWhat Does “Unnatural Accumulation” Mean When It Comes to Slip and Fall Injuries?
Oklahoma has suffered through some wretched weather this past year, including a couple of brutal ice storms. With snow and ice comes slippery surfaces for vehicles and people. If you slip and fall on that ice, you could face some hefty medical bills. But what about if you slip and fall on someone else’s property,…
Read MoreOil Transportation Safety Issues
Oil and gas are transported from Oklahoma to all parts of the nation, in ever-increasing volumes. These products fuel cars, heat homes and businesses, cook foods, and help our country in many different ways. There are many logistical factors that govern how these energy products are shipped. There are also many safety concerns that need…
Read MoreWhat Injury Victims Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg
Losing a leg is life-altering. Amputation victims have the right to hold the people and businesses that caused their leg-loss responsible. Common causes of leg amputations include car accidents, slips and falls, construction accidents, oil field accidents, and defective products. Victims of negligent acts have the right to compensation for their medical expenses, lost income,…
Read MoreA Few Updates on Proper Driving Techniques
There are many basic rules of driving that we all knew when we took our driving test. With time, some of these rules we’ve forgotten. Some rules have been updated since we took our tests. It’s good to be reminded of the safe-driving rules we should follow. If you’re teaching your teenager how to drive,…
Read MoreWhy Drivers Need to Be Extremely Careful Around Storm Debris
Heavy storms can wreak havoc in communities. The storms make it difficult to drive as the rain pelts down and the wind rips through the air. Drivers should stop or get off the road as quickly as possible during a storm. After the storm, the efforts to clean up the debris can alter driving routes…
Read MoreTire Care and Car Accidents
Quality tires are essential for every type of vehicle. It’s important to pay attention to your tires on a regular basis – especially when the weather conditions are poor. Tires which aren’t properly inflated, have poor tread, or are worn with wear can cause fatal accidents and serious injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal…
Read MoreNail Guns and Construction Injuries
Nail guns are tools used to drive nails into wood or some other materials. They typically involve using compressed air, electromagnetism, small explosive charges, or butane or propane. For builders, carpenters, and other construction workers, nail guns are often used more than hammers. Unfortunately, nail guns are also a major cause of serious injuries. According…
Read MoreFMCSA Extends Trucking Waivers Again
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high priority for the nation is ensuring that the nation’s supply chain functions properly. Many products are in short supply. There are many other shortages too such as not enough truck drivers and not enough people who can help with loading and unloading the products. These shortages are due to…
Read MoreOil Field Operation Statistics
The oil and gas extraction sector includes many jobs that are the lifeblood of Oklahoma’s economy. Work in this sector includes: Exploring for crude oil and natural gas Drilling, equipping, and completing wells Operation of emulsion breakers, separators, emulsion breakers, and desilting equipment, and field gathering lines for crude petroleum and natural gas Producing crude…
Read MoreThe Ways Texting Distracts a Driver
Texting and driving is out of the question if you want to be a safe driver and avoid unnecessary accidents. Although you may know that this activity while driving is dangerous, you may not be aware of the way texting can distract a driver. The types of distractions that result from texting while driving are:…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents and Road Rash Injuries
When a motorcyclist loses control of his or her motorcycle and is thrown across the pavement, sometimes for tens or hundreds of feet, the rider often suffers an injury that is referred to as road rash. This injury can vary in severity and in the worst cases can even be life threatening. The term road…
Read MoreResponsibilities of Trucking Companies and Their Drivers to Prevent Accidents
The causes of many truck accidents can be tracked back to negligent maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles. This is why safety experts who monitor the trucking industry emphasize the need for trucking carriers and their drivers to perform proper inspections of these rigs prior to and after trips, and to have proper repairs done…
Read MoreDetermining Liability of Employers for Employee Oil Field Injuries
Oil field workers in the state of Oklahoma understand the level of danger involved in the various tasks they perform on a daily basis. This includes operating heavy and dangerous machinery that requires proper training and skill to use safely. Also, the terrain and weather conditions under which these workers operate can be disadvantageous to…
Read MoreTBIs From Tractor Trailer and 18-Wheeler Accidents
Although accidents involving large commercial trucks account for a small portion of vehicle crashes across the nation relatively speaking, they are also responsible for a significant number of serious injuries and deaths. Some of these injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This types of severe injure to the head and brain is responsible for many…
Read MoreInformation Your Car Accident Attorney Needs to Maximize Your Settlement
Attorneys help people when they are in trouble. However, an attorney can only help as much as the client cooperates with him or her. Without this cooperation, the client’s case can suffer in terms of its effectiveness and chance to obtain a favorable outcome before a jury or judge. This applies to car accident claims…
Read MoreMost Common Injuries Sustained in Motorcycle Accidents
The consequences of a motorcycle crash can be devastating for the rider(s) and others on the road as well. The injuries resulting from the crashes can come in various forms – everything from small scratches and bruises to life-changing, catastrophic injuries. Some of the most common injuries include: “Biker’s arm” The injury referred to as…
Read MoreTransportation Injuries Sustained by Oil and Gas Workers
The prime cause of oil and gas worker fatalities, just as with others workers in general industries, is transportation accidents. The majority of oil industry employees injured on-the-job are eligible to file for and obtain workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits pay for a percentage of loss of income, physical rehab, and medical treatments. Transportation-related accidents…
Read MoreCity Street or Private Road: Who’s Responsible for Car Accidents Caused by Defective Roadways?
The battle to fix a giant crater at NE 48th Street has been raging for years, and with good reason: the crater is so large that vehicles actually get stuck driving into and out of the roadway. Recently, News 9 interviewed resident Julie Autaubo about the damage to the road. Despite Ms. Autaubo being told…
Read MoreThe Dangers of CTE Among Football Players
Protective helmets and pads are essential in contact sports such as football to protect the health of players. However, helmets can only do so much when athletes hit each other, and do so repeatedly at high contact speeds. Sometimes a player may not only experience on concussion, but repeated concussions. The effect of such repeated…
Read MoreTragic Death of 9-Year Old Boy Reinforces the Dangers of CO Poisoning
If you operate a gasoline powered motorboat, you and those on board are at some risk of injury and even death. There is a particular type of hidden danger of which you may be unaware. For the Free family of Broken Arrow, OK, the day was supposed to be one of fun and relaxation out…
Read MoreAre Medians Really Unsafe for Pedestrians? The Numbers Tell a Different Story
On August 31, 2020, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit overturned an Oklahoma City ordinance that disallowed pedestrians from sitting, standing, or remaining on highway medians. The ordinance, enacted in 2015, was allegedly put in place to help keep pedestrians safe. As it turns out, however, such an ordinance may never…
Read MoreRecent Supreme Court Decision Gives Indian Tribes Enhanced Say Over Oil Refineries, Pipelines, and Gas Wells
In July 2020, the US Supreme Court added another layer of concern for Oklahoma oil producers that are trying to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 crisis. In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court decided that almost half of eastern Oklahoma is Native American land. The decision affects the oil and gas drillers in Oklahoma,…
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