Safety Hazards and Injuries Associated with Working in an Oil Field
Working in an oil field in Oklahoma can be one of the most rewarding jobs, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Oil field workers are susceptible to serious injuries that can lead to paralysis, internal organ damage, and even death if an accident happens. There are dozens of safety hazards associated…
Read MoreImportant Information About Driving During Storms
If you drive a car, it’s time to reevaluate whether it’s ready for certain winter conditions. Drivers who live in states that are hit hardest with snow are getting their cars and emergency kits ready for the following winter season. In Oklahoma, where we don’t get a lot of snow, drivers are preparing for different…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if My Child Is Hurt on a School Bus?
There are certain milestones that many parents experience in their children’s lives. For many parents, one of the most important milestones is when their child begins going to school. Parents may have to adjust to packing their children’s lunches, picking their children up during a specific time frame, and even getting their children ready to…
Read MoreTulsa Sees Marked Rise in Fatal and Serious Car Crashes
With a big increase in the number of serious and fatal car accidents, Tulsa police are expanding traffic enforcement efforts. After a spike in deadly crashes over the past two years, authorities felt the best way to address the issue is by targeting problem areas across the city and ticketing violators. They are also reaching…
Read MoreFatal Traffic Accidents in Oklahoma
With the flow of traffic decreasing since the entire world was forced into a global shutdown, surely the number of fatal traffic accidents has decreased in Oklahoma, right? Sadly, that is not the case. This year will mark the second year where the number of fatal traffic accidents in the state has increased. According to…
Read MoreConstruction Work and the Risk of Electrical Injuries and Burns
It is not a stretch to state that electricity has transformed people’s lives for the better. However, because electricity is simple and easily accessible, we forget how dangerous it can be. Construction workers face significant risk of electrical injuries. A construction site accident involving electricity can cause significant injuries, from burns and scarring to long-term…
Read MoreCan Low-Speed Car Accidents Lead to Serious Injuries?
When we think about car accidents, we usually picture a rough and sudden clash of metal, something jarring and so fast we barely have time to process it before it’s over. We think of vehicles piled up on the side of the highway, backing up traffic for miles. And, as such, we associate that speed…
Read MoreWhy Road Rash Is a More Serious Injury Than You Think
Motorcyclists are no strangers to risk. From negligent motorists to unforeseen obstacles, there is an unfortunate laundry list of possible accidents to get into — and from those, possible injuries. But that doesn’t mean no one should ride, right? After all, the adrenaline rush is part of the draw. So, if you are going to…
Read MoreThe Leading Causes of Vehicle Crashes In Oklahoma
There are some 200 motor vehicle crashes a day in the Sooner State. These crashes involve more than 170,000 people each year, or nearly one in every 25 people. These facts and figures are courtesy of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), a division of the Department of Public Safety. Their Crash Facts report, published…
Read MoreJacob Biby and Patrick Collogan Named to Super Lawyers & Rising Stars in 2021!
Biby Law Firm is proud to announce that Jacob Biby and Patrick Collogan have both been recognized by Oklahoma Super Lawyers in 2021! Jacob Biby was named to Oklahoma Super Lawyers, and Patrick Collogan was named to the Rising Stars list. Both attorneys were named for the work in Personal Injury: General and Plaintiff. Every…
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