Oklahoma Personal Injury Trials – What Should I Expect?
Statistically speaking, less than 5% of all civil cases ever make it to trial, so if you are involved in an Oklahoma trucking collision, car wreck, premises action or any other type of case resulting from someone’s negligence, the odds show that most cases will never be heard by a jury. However, for those individuals…
Read MoreStatute of Limitations vs. Statute of Repose in Tulsa Injury Claims
One of the most important aspects of a personal injury claim stemming from an accident is the statute of limitations. However, many injured people may be unaware of this statute, which winds up hurting their chances at recovering compensation for their injuries. There are two statutes often confused with each other in Tulsa: the statute…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Side Impact Crashes
Cars have come a long way from Henry Ford’s Model T that was first launched over 110 years ago. A majority of Americans today feel safe while driving or riding in a modern vehicle, equipped with seatbelts (an addition made in 1968) and air bags (first seen in 1981). However, even as technology has advanced,…
Read MoreLarge Truck Accidents and Why They Happen
We see them everywhere on the road – large trucks, commonly referred to as “semis,” “tractor trailers,” and “18-wheelers.” These trucks have a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds (two to three times heavier than a normal car) and are often operated by drivers who have been on the road for days with…
Read MoreThe Deadly Impact of Bicycle Accidents in Oklahoma
Even though bicycling is one of the best ways to stay in shape and help the environment, it is also a risky hobby, especially if you live in Oklahoma. Bicycle accidents can lead to serious consequences for those who are involved in collisions while biking, including paralysis, amputation, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. The…
Read More“That’s Not True!” When the Other Driver Lies About Your Tulsa Car Accident
You’re a good driver. You always wear your seatbelt, go the speed limit, and make full, complete stops at all stop signs – you would never get into an accident. Then one day, you are driving, as cautiously as always, and come to a complete stop at a red light. However, the driver behind you…
Read MoreWere You Injured While Stationed or Living at Camp Lejeune?
The beginning of August saw the signing of the “Sergeant First Class Health Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act,” or PACT Act, for short, into law. The PACT Act expands healthcare benefits for veterans and their families who have developed illnesses and conditions as a result of toxic exposures, providing an easier…
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Hotels Installing Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
Last spring, you might remember seeing news stories everywhere about three tourists mysteriously dying at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. After initial reports stated authorities were unable to determine the cause of death, at the end of June they discovered the tourists were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning. In June, NBC News noted an…
Read MoreUnderstanding the True Cost of Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC, 2.8 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. TBI encompasses a wide range of physical traumas, from the mildest concussion to the most serious cognitive damages. People tend to assume they could never experience such an injury, leading many injured people to not to seek medical attention. After…
Read MoreShould Safety Technology Be Standard in All Vehicles?
Cars have been on a constant journey to get safer and safer since they first hit the ground decades ago. Manufacturers work to develop new technology and features that make driving a car safer necessity for those who use it, and for those around them. From vehicles with self-braking technology to complete autonomous driving, we…
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