Oklahoma City Injury Law Blog
Exposure to benzene can be deadly
If you work in biotechnology, the oil industry or farming, you may come into contact with toxic chemicals during the workday. It is not only challenging to detect the presence and quantity of these chemicals, but exposure could have life-changing consequences. We...
Could autonomous cars increase drunk driving instances?
There is a common belief that the rise of self-driving vehicles will make roads safer from drunk drivers, not worse. On the surface, this seems logical. If a car can drive itself, it stands to reason that an intoxicated person controlling the vehicle would be less...
2 crucial requirements for riding motorcycles in Oklahoma
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported 91 motorcycle fatalities in Oklahoma. In a state of 4 million people, Oklahoma ranks low among other states in motorcycle deaths. However, the number of motorcycle crashes is substantially higher at almost 1,300....
You employer can facilitate your return to work
Suffering a work-related injury may temporarily put your career on hold and force you to rest while your body recovers and heals. Despite your circumstances, your desire to return to your job in Oklahoma may fuel your effort to take your recovery seriously. When the...
The connection between drowsy driving and truck crashes
It goes without saying that drowsy driving contributes to crashes of almost every kind in Oklahoma. In spite of this, thousands of people get behind the wheel every day and drive without getting adequate sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation has become a norm in modern...
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...
