Personal Injury

The morning of August 20, 2024, was just like any other for the daughter of Maria Herrera of Oklahoma City. She was headed to school when another driver slammed into her parked car, continuing down Shartel Avenue until they collided with a tree and fled the scene on foot. Maria’s daughter had just become the…

Interstate 44 is one of the busiest roads in Oklahoma, especially at the stretch that runs through Oklahoma City. As a highway that connects the state’s biggest cities – Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton – it is often full of commercial and passenger vehicles. The interstate also facilitates travel between Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri. The…

Multi-vehicle accidents generally involve chain reactions or a series of impacts due to low visibility, poor weather, and other emergencies. At Cunningham & Mears, we understand how to handle these cases, which normally include multiple accident victims/plaintiffs and multiple defendants. Here’s how we handle the challenges when three or more vehicles collide in Oklahoma City.…

When it comes to filing personal injury claims and seeking compensation for your damages, Oklahoma follows a specific statute of limitations. Therefore, before you decide to start building a case and pursuing financial recovery, it is a good idea to check the statute of limitations for your type of case. The statute of limitations can…

If you have an injury or illness that occurred or existed before your personal injury accident, you have what is called a pre-existing condition. When accident victims have pre-existing conditions, one of the first questions they ask is whether they can still file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for their injuries. While the…

Many accident victims complain of excruciating pain in their back and shoulders, but their scans continue to look normal. If this sounds like your situation, there is a possibility you may be suffering from facet joint injuries. Your facet joints are very small, and it can be difficult to see any injuries on imaging scans.…

Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that can develop after a traumatic or repetitive stress injury. It occurs when pressure builds up inside a confined space in the body, typically within a muscle compartment. This pressure restricts blood flow and deprives muscles and nerves of the vital oxygen and nutrients they need to function.…

A recent train derailment in central Oklahoma overturned 22 cars carrying gravel but did not result in any injuries. The accident occurred in the afternoon on Saturday, March 30. According to My Northwest, “The derailment occurred Saturday afternoon just east of Davenport, which is located about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Oklahoma City. The…

Suffering injuries in an accident not only takes a toll on one’s physical well-being, but often results in substantial medical expenses that can be financially overwhelming. Fortunately, individuals injured due to someone else’s negligence have the option to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit to address these costs. Medical expenses incurred, ranging from emergency…

Working in an oil field can be intimidating. Workdays are long. The weather is often unforgiving. Workers can expect to operate outdoors in rain, snow, and the blistering Oklahoma heat. The equipment and work environment can be precarious, and almost anything can happen at any time. To put it bluntly, working in an oil field…

While many might not realize it, steam can be a dangerous byproduct of a manufacturing process in many different industries. Whether you work in an automotive factory, as a maintenance professional in a boiler room, on a ship, or anywhere else steam is present; you can suffer injuries from steam in an accident. An experienced…

Welding is a common skill for individuals involved in the metalworking profession, but it is also a fun pastime for those who like to do projects around their home or get involved in industrial art experiences. It is one of the more dangerous professions and hobbies to exist. Regardless of the type of welder you…

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…

If you feel like you see a new construction site every day in Oklahoma City, we get it. There are multiple ongoing roadwork projects, and it feels like new buildings are constantly going up in the city and its suburbs. So the chances are good that you’ve been driving, walking, or working around cranes. There…

The risk of a car accident is ever-present, but when you add illegal drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and prescription medicines into the mix, the risk becomes even higher. The number of alcohol and drug-related crashes continues to increase in Oklahoma. In fact, in 2019, there were 338 alcohol and drug-related crashes, and there were over 400…

Accidents happen every day. Often they are brought about by someone’s negligence, such as a distracted driver on their phone or carelessness by your boss at the warehouse. Sometimes, these accidents leave us with minor injuries: scrapes, bruises, or a twisted ankle. These take relatively little time to heal, and you may not even have…

Many accident victims in Oklahoma City require skin grafts due to burns, road rash, or other serious skin conditions or injuries. Some of the common causes of injuries that necessitate skin grafts include car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, oil and gas explosions, construction accidents, and other traumatic incidents. Some skin graft procedures cause some…

On August 10, 2022, the President of the United Stated signed “The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act” into law, after a long and grueling battle. The PACT Act contains multiple provisions to help veterans who have suffered from life-altering, and often terminal, illnesses as a…

There are numerous reasons why driving a truck is dangerous – for drivers and anyone in the path of the truck. Many truck drivers operate their vehicles while they are tired, even though the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has hours of service rules. Many truck drivers are pressured to meet unrealistic delivery schedules. All…

Accidents happen. It is a part of life that we must live with no matter how safe we are. However, when you are injured in a car, construction, truck, or any other type of accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Holding the at-fault party accountable for their negligence ensures that…

It is safe to say that alcohol consumption increased during the pandemic shutdown, and liquor stores are not the only establishments that have been taking advantage of it. Some states – 33 to be exact – as well as the District of Columbia have passed local laws allowing some restaurants to serve alcohol on the…

Forklifts are used to help move heavy objects over short distances. The benefit of forklifts is that workers don’t need to use sophisticated pully, rope, and cable systems. The downside is that forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery that often cause crushing injuries, other serious injuries, and many deaths. Forklifts, according to Ace Lifting, are…

Agriculture is a major Oklahoma industry. According to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Oklahoma has 86,000 farms (the 4th most in the country) covering 35.1 million acres. Agriculture in Oklahoma supports 188, 295 jobs and produces $28 billion in output. In their words, Oklahoma Agriculture is “literally feeding and clothing our state, our…

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…

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…