It was recently reported that the number of fatalities of teenagers killed in car accidents in Oklahoma is on the rise. While car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers, AAA reports that 21 percent more teenagers were killed in car accidents in...
Month: October 2016
Railroad crossing safety being addressed at government level
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation recently scheduled and held a special meeting for the purposes of expediting the railroad grade crossing safety program. Commissioners and railway officials were invited to the meeting. An Oklahoma county a few hours east of...
Car accidents at work: Who is liable?
Let's say you working and your boss asks you to run an errand. On the way there you peek down at your phone for just a second. In that second a car suddenly breaks in front of you and you crash into them. You were responsible for the crash and that must mean you are...
Parts of state workers’ compensation law deemed unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that several parts of the 2013 workers' compensation law are unconstitutional. After years of scrutiny, a total of 38 provisions were found to be unethical, wrong, or impossible. Although the original law still stands these parts...
What injuries do car accident victims most commonly suffer?
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries. During 2012 in the United States, greater than 5.6 million car accidents were reported. Of the accidents reported, 1.6 million involved injuries and 30,000 involved fatalities. The economic costs of car accidents are...
Is distracted driving considered negligence?
Distracted driving refers to a wide range of activities, including any activity that distracts the driver's attention, focus or body from the roadway. Distracted driving based on gadget distractions, such as cell phones, texting and navigation systems, is commonly...