Stay safe on the roads in prom, graduation season
The onset of spring means a busy time for Oklahoma high school students. There are final exams and the completion of term papers, as well as the fun of prom, graduation and parties. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and that’s a good time for parents to share tips with their kids about safety on […]
These 2 driving tips save lives
Driving safe, in a way that avoids the threat of car accidents and injuries, should be the highest priority of every motorist. But look around at your fellow drivers on the road, and you’ll quickly discover that most motorists are not doing what it takes to stay safe. Instead, they’re doing the opposite: They’re speeding, […]
2 Oklahoma teenagers killed when their car is rear-ended
Two Tecumseh, Oklahoma, teenagers killed in a recent crash are being mourned by their friends and family. The accident occurred on a recent late Saturday afternoon near 45th Street and Aydelotte Avenue in Shawnee, Oklahoma. According to the Shawnee Police Department, a Honda was traveling east on 45th Street, heading toward Aydelotte Avenue, when the […]
Injured by a defective product? Here’s a product liability primer
As a consumer, when you buy a product, you expect it will work as advertised. The refrigerator will keep things cold. That toy will entertain your child for hours. The over-the-counter medicine you buy will stop that nasty cold from developing. But what happens when faulty wiring on the fridge leads to a fire and […]
What to look for when determining a senior’s fitness to drive
As we watch our parents get older, we notice how much they enjoy their independence and their ability to care for themselves without relying on anyone else. They like to get up and go, do their own shopping, eat out with friends or visit their family members. But what do you do when you start […]
Oklahoma doctor killed when metal box crashes into her car
An Oklahoma physician was killed recently when a metal box flew off a truck and into her car. The 31-year-old doctor was traveling on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, four miles west of Newcastle, Oklahoma, just after 6 a.m. when the accident occurred. The incident started when an eastbound flatbed truck tried to make a U-turn. […]
Tired driver causes serious crash in Oklahoma
It is always important to remember that a personal injury claim could be made even if there was only one vehicle involved in a crash. How? You’d have to look at who got hurt and who was driving. For example, if you are driving and a friend gets hurt when you crash, your friend would […]
Deer season: Watch out for deer and dangerous drivers
Personal injuries can happen in a number of ways, but the most common is through a motor vehicle accident. When you’re traveling, it’s possible to end up in a collision. Even if you’re somewhere you’re familiar with, there is the risk of hazards on the roads. One of the hazards to watch out for includes […]
Why do people’s personalities change after a brain injury?
One of the hardest injuries to deal with is to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have various impacts on people’s lives depending on their severity and the part of the brain affected. One thing people don’t often talk about is how significantly an individual’s personality can change following a brain injury. It is fairly […]
Get help quickly to avoid secondary injuries
Personal injuries come in many forms, but the worst of them are life-changing. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other forms of debilitating injuries change your life from the moment they happen. They don’t just change your life either. In fact, it is likely that your entire family, social group and even co-workers will be […]