When you’re driving, it’s impossible to be prepared for everything that could happen. Drivers get distracted and fail to stop; tires become punctured from nails on the road; engines overheat. While you cannot always plan for what is going to happen, you can always plan to be prepared. Having the right things in your car …
When someone gets behind the wheel when they are intoxicated, it adds a whole new level of danger for both themselves and others. When someone makes the decision to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there are serious consequences including fines, suspension of your driver’s license, or even jail time. What Constitutes “Under …
Receiving a diagnosis you weren’t expecting can be devastating. But not only is it important to understand your diagnosis and what the doctor recommends, but it is also important to seek a second opinion. According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, only 12 percent of people who sought a second opinion came back with …
Motor vehicle crashes are a frequent occurrence and commonly result in injuries or even death. In 2018, there were 655 Oklahomans killed in crashes across the state. After you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and not be certain as to what your next steps should be. It is …
One of the most important things that we can do to protect children in the car is to use a car seat or booster seat properly. Unfortunately, nearly 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, limiting their effectiveness. While each manufacturer of car seats provides size and weight recommendations, Oklahoma state law …
Insurance companies are a business like any other. As such, they will do everything they can to avoid paying the true value of your injury claim. Here are 5 sneaky tactics insurance companies use to devalue or deny your claim. Personal Surveillance Insurance companies are in the habit of hiring private investigators to monitor you …
The most common type of motor vehicle collision in the United States is a rear-end collision. Although most rear-end crashes are not life-threatening, they can result in injury and significant property damage. Luckily, many of these types of accidents have been decreased by the advancement of crash technologies such as autonomous brake systems and warnings. …
Operating any type of vehicle is inherently dangerous; that’s why trucking is a very dangerous profession. Truckers spend a lot of time on the road, making them more likely to be involved in an accident. With 5.6 million tractor-trailers registered in the U.S., traveling 140 billion miles per year, there are 500,000 accidents involving these …
Car accidents can result in serious injury or even death for the individuals in each vehicle. But when an accident occurs between a car and a pedestrian, the consequences can be even more serious. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal traffic accidents that involve pedestrians continue to increase. The number of pedestrian …
With the holiday season officially in full swing, there are many parties to attend and much to celebrate. But while this time of year can be very exciting, it can also be very dangerous. In fact, the days surrounding both Christmas and New Year’s are two of the most dangerous periods of the year for …
