Oklahoma Has a Road Rage Problem

Perhaps you’ve felt it yourself, maybe you know someone who’s experienced it, or it’s possible that you have come across it yourself in traffic. Road rage. Unfortunately, our state has a problem with this particular bad behavior, and it causes some unfortunate accidents and even assaults. There have been studies done on road rage, including…

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Oklahoma Finally Begins Capping Orphaned Oil And Gas Wells

Oklahoma is known for its oil and gas industry. We’ve provided the nation with the necessary resources people have needed to heat their homes, cook their meals, and run their cars. While this is worthy of praise, the unfortunate reality is that once workers have mined all the oil out of the ground at a…

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Statute 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…

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The 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,…

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Large 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…

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The 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…

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Were 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…

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Why 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…

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