Motorcyclists face severe risks from left-turn accidents
There are many different types of motorcycle accidents that can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Understanding what causes these crashes can sometimes help motorcyclists to see the signs in advance and avoid the impact. Arguably the most common type of accident is a left-turn accident. This happens when a driver in another vehicle […]
What you should do after a traumatic brain injury
It’s, unfortunately, the truth that you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury because of an auto accident or other unexpected situation. If you do, then you deserve the support you need as you focus on recovering from what you’ve been through. A traumatic brain injury can change your life. This injury happens when an […]
Oklahoma’s insurance rules may leave you with crash bills
Motor vehicle collisions are often very expensive. They cause thousands of dollars in damage if the vehicles involved are repairable at all. Sometimes, issues with the axles or the frame of a vehicle after a crash will force someone to buy a new vehicle instead of repairing the damaged one. Then there are the medical […]
Cubital tunnel syndrome: A common injury among office workers
If you work in an office and sit at a keyboard or desk all day, you’ve probably heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, but what about cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel isn’t nearly as well-known as carpal tunnel syndrome – but it can be just as devastating to your ability to function. What is cubital tunnel […]
Safety tips for driving through Tulsa road construction
Most drivers groan when they see orange construction barrels ahead of them or signs indicating a lane merge ahead due to road construction. Inevitably, construction zones mean a slower flow of traffic and a longer time getting where you want to be. Some drivers are also acutely aware of how the state doubles the traffic […]
Hotel housekeeping takes a toll on the body
Hotel housekeepers are at their busiest this time of year as families take summer vacations ahead of the new school year. It’s physically demanding work, which means a high risk of injuries of all kinds. It’s been estimated that these employees have a 40 percent higher risk of injury than those in other service industries. […]
Underage drivers are a shocking source of risk on the roads
Although children are often eager to learn how to drive, they typically do not have the emotional maturity to handle such a safety-critical task. Despite clear rules limiting driving privileges to older teens, younger teens sometimes drive, often with tragic results. A fatal crash in Texas caused by a 13-year-old in March 2022 drew national […]
Drowsy vs. drunk driving: What’s more dangerous
While drunk driving accidents receive a lot of attention in the news, something that’s just as dangerous (if not more dangerous) is drowsy driving. While drowsy driving is responsible for many accidents, it doesn’t get as much attention as drunk driving. It’s important to understand that drunk driving is much easier to measure than drowsy […]
How do scaffolding accidents happen?
The construction industry provides thousands of jobs across the state of Oklahoma. This type of work tends to remain fairly steady, as there are always brand new construction projects in place, as well as older buildings in need of repair. Unfortunately, the work does not come without its drawbacks and it can be extremely dangerous. […]
Head injuries may not be immediately noticeable
You may have recently bumped your head. It may have been a minor bump while walking through a low-hanging doorway, falling down a flight of stairs or during a car accident. There may have been no blood or cuts, but there may have been a bruise that you didn’t consider a real issue at the […]
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