The Impact of Car Accidents on Mental Health
When people think about car accidents, they mainly think about the physical pain, challenges, and complications that emerge. However, it is important to realize that physical injuries and impairments are not the only consequences that arise from car accidents. It is extremely common for car accident victims to suffer mental and psychological effects for several…
Read MoreRegulatory Violations and Trucking Accidents in Oklahoma
The state and federal government has developed and implemented several trucking regulations to help large semi-trucks and cars share the roads and highways as safely as possible. These regulations typically control how long truckers can drive on the roads, how much weight their cargo can carry, what types of qualifications they must possess, and more.…
Read MorePreparing for Car Accident Litigation in Oklahoma City
When working with a lawyer to settle your car accident claim, you may notice that the insurance company is being difficult, reluctant to comply, and doesn’t want to agree to a fair solution. When this happens, you and your car accident attorney will discuss and decide whether you should take the settlement being offered or…
Read MoreDealing with Uninsured or Underinsured Truck Drivers
If you are involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured truck driver, it is important for you to know that you have options. While all drivers must learn to share the roads with large commercial trucks, they do not have to accept property damage and injuries caused by an accident with one. Therefore,…
Read MoreThe Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Cases
After being involved in a car accident, you will likely find yourself dealing with the overwhelming consequences and aftermath of the accident. This may include talking with insurance companies, meeting with your car accident lawyer, getting medical treatment, and visiting auto repair shops. Although you might feel lost and hopeless during this time, your lawyer…
Read MoreWhy You Want an Attorney in a Drugged Driving Injury Case
If you have been in a car crash, you are likely in pain, mentally and physically exhausted, traumatized, stressed, and overwhelmed. However, these feelings can be even worse when the driver who caused your crash is intoxicated or on drugs. While you may think that these cases are easy to win, or that it is…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Deadly Construction Site Falls?
There is a lot of construction work happening around Oklahoma City. Therefore, it is not unusual to see construction workers working on tall buildings, small businesses, and homes of all sizes throughout various neighborhoods. However, due to the nature of this type of work, one of the most common risks that construction workers face every…
Read MoreSemi-Trucks Should Have Side Underride Guards
Underride accidents are a type of road collision that pose serious risks to everyone on the road. These accidents occur when a smaller vehicle crashes into the space beneath a larger truck, like an 18-wheeler. This space is often referred to as the “underride zone.” The dangers associated with underride accidents are significant and can…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Many people have never heard of cubital tunnel syndrome until someone they love is diagnosed with this condition. It is less talked about than the more common condition called carpal tunnel syndrome, but it can still cause chronic pain and long-term disabilities for the rest of your life. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic…
Read MoreThe Risks of Driving a Truck on Leased Roads
Navigation and GPS systems lead truck drivers all over the United States, guiding them through bustling cities as well as the (often) unpaved country roads. While they may think that these less traveled or deserted roads are just ordinary roads that the city or government has forgotten about, they are sometimes leased or private roads…
Read MoreCan a Vehicle Recall Affect Your Accident Claim?
It is not uncommon to hear about various vehicle recalls in the news, on the internet, and in daily conversations. This is because many vehicles are now made up of complex systems and parts that are necessary to ensure safety and comfortability. However, if any of these systems or parts are defective, the manufacturer is…
Read MoreTilt-Up Construction Accidents Are Deadly Accidents
Tilt-up construction is a method that builders use to put up big walls for buildings. But this way of building can be really dangerous, and even deadly. If things go wrong, those walls can fall down and cause some devastating injuries to workers and site visitors alike. This is a big concern in places like…
Read MoreTailgating Can Lead to Serious Injuries
Tailgating, a risky driving behavior that involves following a vehicle too closely, has become an all-too-familiar sight on the busy streets of Oklahoma City. This hazardous practice occurs when a driver neglects to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, leaving minimal room for reaction in case of sudden stops or emergencies. The…
Read MoreWhat Are Oklahoma’s Laws Regarding Child Seat Belts?
Child safety in vehicles is so important—and the state of Oklahoma takes this responsibility seriously. As parents, it’s really important to make sure our children are safe when we’re driving. This is a huge responsibility that we can’t ignore or be lenient about. Oklahoma’s child seat belt laws have been established to safeguard children during…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Drunk Driver Who Hit Me?
On our roads, there are quite a few drivers who end up causing accidents because they choose to get behind the wheel after drinking—and it happens far too frequently. Unfortunately, the damage they can do is also pretty severe. According to The Journal Record, “Oklahoma reported 145 deaths in 2021 attributable to drunk driving; 21…
Read MorePreventing Electrical Shocks and Electrocutions in the Oil Field
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…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Statistics: Key Facts and Figures You Need to Know
The history of the motorcycle is more stop-and-start than full-throttle. The first internal combustion motorbike was introduced by Daimler Reitwagen in Germany in 1885. Inventors in a few countries were making progress on types of self-propelled cycles all around the same time, but the Reitwagen was the first that resembled the motorcycles we know today.…
Read MoreWhiplash Is a Serious – and Incurable – Condition
You’re nearing the end of your ride on your favorite roller coaster. Your hair is blowing in the breeze as your car pulls back into the station. Everyone is grinning ear-to-ear, hearts pounding, and then – WHAM! The brakes engage and your upper body is hurled forward. The seatbelt catches you and slams you back…
Read MoreThe Importance of Proper Loading and Securing of Cargo
A person driving behind a truck loaded with materials has no idea that the back of the truck could pop open and that equipment will come flying out toward them. In a split second, not only is a person now facing significant injury, but they may be fighting for their lives. In many cases, these…
Read MoreThe Financial Impact of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries change not only your life in an instant, but also the lives of your entire family. Everyone in your household will need to pitch in with your recovery, therapy, and helping you adjust to your new life. Whether it is helping you eat, put on clothes, wash your hair, walk, or communicate, the…
Read MoreScaffolding Accidents: Causes and Prevention
Scaffolding is necessary for many job sites, especially in construction trades. It is very safe and secure when done properly, especially when all standards and regulations are maintained. Yet, over time, mistakes can occur, and a person may fall, which can lead to injury. Scaffolding accidents can cause injury to the worker as well as…
Read MoreThe Deadliest Types of Oil Field Accidents
Oil field accidents are devastating at any level, but many carry a high risk of fatalities. When that occurs, families are left without their loved ones, often for senseless reasons. Nearly any accident in an oil field or on an oil rig carries a high risk with it. There are some, however, that are at…
Read MoreCommon Myths and Misconceptions About Car Accident Claims
Car accidents happen every day. However, no two accidents are ever the same. Whether the crash was caused by road damage, distracted driving, impaired driving, or faulty vehicle parts, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about car accident claims here in the Sooner State. Today,…
Read MoreInjuries 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…
Read MoreOklahoma Drivers Ranked Fourth in the Country in Road Rage
A new study from Forbes Advisor reveals the most confrontational drivers across the nation – and perhaps in a surprise – Oklahoma cracks the top five in road rage. The publication surveyed 5,000 drivers across the country on some key metrics regarding road rage and confrontational driving to come up with their list. Forbes notes…
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