Oklahoma City Injury Law Blog
What age group has the worst drivers?
There are many opinions when it comes to who are the worst drivers on the road. Many people will say it is young drivers who do not have enough experience to safely drive. Others will say it is older people who have physical and mental limitations that make them...
Truck log non-compliance could put you at risk for injury
As you drive on Oklahoma highways amid giant 18-wheelers, it can be terrifying to think that one or more of those truckers could be fighting off sleep. We believe that laws put in place to help prevent accidents due to truck driver fatigue might save your life...
Primary health and safety hazards found in commercial kitchens
Oklahoma chefs and kitchen employees have a disproportionately high incidence of workplace injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the foodservice industry claimed 97% of the job-related injuries reported in 2015. The high-pressure and physically...
Deaths caused by red-light runners at a 10-year high
Traffic signals are in place to help control the flow of traffic and limit the number of motorists traveling through intersections at the same time. However, these signals only prove effective when drivers abide by them, and new research regarding just how often...
Driver’s license restrictions may curb older driver fatalities
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there is a sharp increase in crash fatalities once drivers reach age 70, and these rates are highest among drivers who are older than 85. One reason is the increased vulnerability to injury of aging bodies and...
Employers must keep construction sites safe for workers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were just over 1,000 construction fatalities in 2018. This number has been slowly inching up since 2010. Although that is not an overwhelmingly large number compared to the total United States workforce, even one...
How does drowsy driving impact truckers and you?
There are plenty of truckers that travel through Oklahoma. This means the average driver will likely share the road with a trucker. It is important for all drivers to understand the risks that trucks may pose. Today we will look at the risks specific to drowsy...
3 types of collisions that occur in most car accidents
If you regularly drive in or around Oklahoma City, you know how crowded area roadways have become. Not every driver you pass, of course, is paying sufficient attention. As such, even if you have managed to avoid a car accident so far, someone’s distracted driving may...
Do car accidents affect credit score?
It is easy for a car accident to blemish your credit history. The effect may not be direct, and it may take you time before you realize it. But your driving records do not have a link to your credit report and insurance companies do not report your car accident to...
What employers must carry workers’ compensation in Oklahoma?
If you suffer an on-the-job injury in Oklahoma, the chances are good that your employer will have workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance helps you to get immediate benefits, including medical care and the possibility of lost wage payments. Without workers’...
