Crash claims two lives in Oklahoma City
A terrible crash in Oklahoma City is still under investigation. However, police are treating the incident as a crime. According to witnesses and investigators, the 22-year-old male driver of a Dodge Charger ran straight through a red light. He immediately hit a silver car, propelling it further than a block, catching two other vehicles up […]
November’s here: Tips for save driving in the dark in Oklahoma
Welcoming November means the end to daylight-saving time. With it comes shorter days and longer nights. And that can increase the risks of car accidents when you drive in the dark at rush hour with reduced night vision. The National Safety Council (NSC) also reports that when it’s dark, a driver’s depth perception, peripheral vision […]
Could you be at risk of a Halloween crash?
Halloween night is rapidly approaching, and parents will soon be busy planning their children’s costumes and activities. However, Halloween can be a dangerous time for kids. Motorists who will be out and about during trick-or-treating hours must exercise added caution to avoid causing an accident that could maim or even kill a child. Below are […]
Warning signs of unsafe stairs
A slip-and-fall accident can lead to serious injuries no matter where you are, but it is perhaps most dangerous when it happens on a stairway. A simple fall could lead to life-changing head, brain or spinal cord injuries. These types of falls happen in apartment buildings, stores, malls, hotels, amusement parks and many other locations […]
Tips for parents of new teen drivers
If you’re the parent of a teen who is beginning the process of getting their driver’s license, you’re likely experiencing a range of emotions — and so is your child. It’s a time of excitement, but also some trepidation. Parents should spend plenty of time in the car with their teen behind the wheel once […]
Wrong-site surgery encompasses many mistakes
Wrong-site surgery is one of the worst things that can happen to a patient, leaving known issues untreated and potentially causing irreparable damage that may even result in disability or make the person’s condition far worse. For instance, if there was an operation to remove a damaged eye and the surgeon removed the wrong eye, […]
Organization encouraging tougher seat belt laws in Oklahoma
AAA Oklahoma is among the groups that want state legislators to change state law regarding seat belt usage by children. Under current Oklahoma law, the state doesn’t require youngsters between ages 8 and 14 to wear seat belts in the backseat of a car. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office reports that Oklahoma is the only […]
Teen drivers: Avoidable and unavoidable risks
Though they probably tire of hearing about it, teen drivers do create more risks on the highway than older drivers. They are one of the highest-risk age groups, crashing more frequently than drivers of any other age. If this is surprising, it may not be when you start to consider the risk factors. Some of […]
How to drive safely in dense fog
Dense fog has the potential to blanket areas in Oklahoma without much notice. In a perfect world, you’d be able to stay off the road in foggy conditions. However, if you have somewhere to be, such as work or school, you have no choice but to get behind the wheel. Here are three tips to […]
Why do playground accidents happen?
It’s back to school season! It’s great if you’ve made it through the past few summer months without your child getting hurt. You’re not completely in the clear though. When your child heads out to recess during their school day, you likely won’t be there keeping a close eye on them. Their teacher will be […]