Oklahoma motorcyclist killed on highway in Edmond
A 31-year-old Oklahoma motorcyclist was killed when police say he was struck by a 2013 Mercedes Benz traveling more than 100 miles per hour. The driver, an Oklahoma City cardiologist, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the crash, which occurred on Interstate 35 in Edmond. He was granted $150,000 bond and released from […]
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 […]
Facebook sued after former content moderator suffers PTSD
A former contract content moderator is suing Facebook and her employment agency in a class action lawsuit for insufficiently protecting her and other moderators from the mental trauma the job allegedly induces. Class action suit against Facebook The California woman claims Facebook content moderators regularly review distressing images and broadcasts for the platform that include: child sexual […]
Don’t settle too soon: Secondary injuries are a possible threat
You may know that a spinal cord injury is very serious, and the injury itself is a real problem. You may lose the ability to walk or move your torso, for example. However, the initial injury is not the only thing you have to worry about. Secondary complications are also a problem for many patients […]
It’s your right to fight for compensation after a brain injury
Brain injuries cause many symptoms, especially when they’re moderate or severe in nature. For instance, someone with an acute injury may have trouble talking, seeing or hearing. The damage may be so serious that there is little chance of recovery. As the loved one of a victim of a brain injury, you know that much […]
A mild brain injury can become a major career killer
Many injuries can take you out of the game when it comes to your work, but some are much more difficult to understand or even recognize than others. This is especially true of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A mild TBI can lead to many misunderstandings and conflicts in the victim’s personal and professional life, […]