Year: 2017

Years of research and experience has validated beyond any doubt that seatbelts save lives. Your chances of survival and/or escaping serious injury are measurably increased when wearing a seat belt. In fact, research shows that your chances of survival have … Continue reading →

Most motorcycle accidents occur because of the disparity between motorcycles and motor vehicles. Motorcycles do not possess the stability nor the higher visibility of motor vehicles, and yet most possess higher performance capabilities. Motorcycle riders lack the protection an enclosed … Continue reading →

Collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles are more common than one would think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 48,000 cyclists were injured in a bicycle-car collision in 2013. In Oklahoma in 2015, 290 cyclists were … Continue reading →

Many Oklahoma citizens choose to utilize public transportation for a variety of reasons. Generally, public transportation is a safe, cost-effective and efficient means of travel. If you are involved in an accident that causes injury while using public transportation, you … Continue reading →

As the result of a personal injury, victims may be awarded compensable damages by the court. Oklahoma law dictates the amounts and restrictions of personal injury compensable damages allowed in personal injury cases. Following is an explanation of these regulating … Continue reading →

There are an estimated 2 million commercial tractor-trailers on the roadways of our nation each day. The trucking industry is vital to our survival, as large trucks transport every manner of goods from producers to consumers. Because these large, heavy … Continue reading →

Members of a family who serve as caregivers of a loved one after an accident often feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Anyone with experience in care-giving knows that the needs of others always seem to supersede your own. When this accident … Continue reading →

When considering victims of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), most think of military combat veterans. The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs defines PTSD as a malady suffered, “after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster.” Certainly … Continue reading →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention affirms that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injuries in the United States. On average, for every one person killed from crash injuries, 8 more were hospitalized and 100 more were … Continue reading →

Every death incurred in driving crashes is a catastrophic waste. And yet, teenage driving accident deaths are particularly tragic because a young life is lost before getting a chance to blossom. Driving a motor vehicle is a rite of passage … Continue reading →