Motorcycles offer less protection for riders than motor vehicles offer for occupants of passenger vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death. The types of injuries can vary...
Month: October 2015
State of Oklahoma plans to upgrade railroad crossings
Oklahoma plans to upgrade a number of railroad crossings in an attempt to reduce the number of railroad accidents in the state. The state will spend $100 million to improve 300 railroad crossings throughout Oklahoma over the next 3 years. During 2014, a total of 12...
The increasing problem of distracted driving
Distracted driving has become an increasing concern for our society today. Distracted driving in Oklahoma and elsewhere leads to car accidents, injuries and even fatalities. Distracted driving significantly increases the risk of a car accident. The proliferation of...
Diagnosing, treating and the costs associated with brain injuries
A brain injury can result in both immediate and long-term harm to victims. Annually, 1.1 million Americans are treated in emergency rooms for traumatic brain injuries or TBIs. Additionally, each year, nearly two million adults and children suffer from TBIs. Traumatic...