Though most of us don’t think much about it while we commute to work or run errands, driving is inherently dangerous. Despite mandated training, studying, and test-taking, at the end of the day we are still maneuvering extremely heavy machines. Many scenarios could leave you in an emergency situation. Here are 7 emergency items that …
Medication can literally be a lifesaver. It can cure viruses, treat cancer and mental illness among many other conditions. Despite the potential benefits, they can also negatively impact people when not used the right way. Mistakes prescribing, dispensing, and giving medications injure hundreds of thousands of people each year. However, medication errors are preventable. What …
Graves McLain is proud to share that three of its own have been selected as Oklahoma Super Lawyers for 2019. Super Lawyers selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have been highly recognized by their peers and have attained a high level of professional achievement. The process takes into consideration peer nominations …
Accidents happen. But when they happen due to the negligence of medical professionals they can often have severe consequences. This is called medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional that does not perform their medical duties in a competent manner. But how can you prove this? In order …
Recently, a new Oklahoma state law went into effect which permits drivers to keep their license plate even after they sell their vehicles but requires all drivers to carry their registration in their vehicles at all times. Registration Process The process for registering a new vehicle is different depending upon whether you are purchasing the …
Last month, the attorneys at Graves McLain were thrilled to be able to provide over 3000 students with free backpacks. 2019 is the fourth year of the program, and each year the program has been able to expand to assist more and more students. The program began with one Tulsa-area school. This year students in …
Graves McLain is proud to announce that one of its distinguished junior partners, Rachel Gusman, Esq., has been selected by her peers to serve as the Chair of the Minority Caucus of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). For almost three decades, the Minority Caucus has continued to recommend and develop educational opportunities, networking programs, …
Although school buses are an extremely common mode of transportation for kids all over, they are still not without risk. Because of this, it is a good idea to understand the laws surrounding them and what you can do to keep yourself and students safe. Speeding in a School Zone Under Tulsa city law, no …
We trust that our children will be safe once they are on the school bus. But what about getting on and off? When it comes to the school bus, one of the biggest fears for just about any bus driver – and parent – is for a child to get hit and injured, or even …
A number of cereals and oat-based snack products have tested positive for trace amounts of glyphosate—the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Weed Killer. An article on the study and its findings is available here. About the Study Tests performed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found traces of glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—in 21 oat-based …
