Edmond Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Blog
How can drivers minimize their distractions?
Most drivers out there know by now that distracted driving, highlighted by but not limited to cell phone use, leads to car accidents. These crashes can leave the parties involved injured and can even lead to death. As noted, when most people think of distracted...
Man doing yardwork killed in distracted driver auto accident
In Oklahoma and across the United States, distracted driving has become one of the most common causes of auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. After an accident, it is natural to immediately think that the driver might not have been paying attention to the...
The holidays with the most drunk drivers on Edmond’s streets
Labor Day weekend is coming up in a few days. It is the traditional end of summer in the U.S. as the days grow shorter and cooler and children return to school. It's also a time for picnics, barbeques and parties -- in other words, three days out of the year that many...
Take these necessary steps after a car accident
Without any notice, your car is T-boned at an intersection. Another driver, traveling eastbound, crashed his vehicle into your car after having run through a red light. The jolt stuns you, and you momentarily think that is something from your imagination. However, the...
Loss of consortium damages in a wrongful death lawsuit
It certainly goes without saying that the sudden and unanticipated loss of a loved one is Edmond is a devastating blow to your to your life. Not only are you left to deal with the emotional void that their loss leaves you with, but also the lack of financial support...
The problems posed by heuristics in healthcare
Past posts on this blog detail the dangers posed by misdiagnoses. Yet even with the additional awareness directed at this issue in recent years, it continues to be one of the biggest problems in the medical industry. Indeed, per CBS News, doctors misdiagnose as many...
Truck accidents caused by equipment failures
There are countless factors that can lead to a devastating motor vehicle collision. From inexperienced drivers to drunk drivers to distracted drivers, vehicle crashes seem to happen almost constantly. Depending on the types of vehicles involved, the wrecks can result...
What are the “no-zones?”
Semi-trucks are a very common feature on roadways across Oklahoma and the United States, and it is important to know how to maneuver around them. Semi-trucks are very different from regular passenger vehicles, and understanding these differences is key to driving...
How reliable is hands-free tech?
Oklahoma drivers like you know what risks drivers take every day. You do not know when a crash may happen. Distractions make take your attention from the road and cause you harm. This is why you may use hands-free technology to help keep yourself safe. But how well do...
Semi-truck brake failure causes deadly crashes.
Because of their size, large commercial vehicles have a great deal of momentum when driving. When their brakes fail, these trucks can strike other vehicles at highway speeds, and the results can be catastrophic or even deadly. Problems with trucks’ brakes contribute...
