Wrongful Death Claims After Deadly Crashes on I-44 in Oklahoma City

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…

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How to Handle a Multi-Vehicle Collision in Oklahoma City

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.…

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Small Facet Joint Injuries Can Lead to Big Problems

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.…

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What Is Compartment Syndrome?

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.…

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Oklahoma City Got “Lucky” with Its Latest Derailment

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…

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What Counts as “Medical” Expenses in a Personal Injury Case?

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…

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Injuries Caused by High Pressure Steam to Industrial Workers

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…

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