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Emerging autonomous and semi-autonomous technology called active driver assistance systems (ADAS) can be found in many new cars. According to SAE International, ADAS technology is considered level 2 of driving automation, which means that it's only designed to provide backup support for drivers. It's responsible for assisting drivers with acceleration, braking, steering, lane centering and...

Oklahoma City car accident attorneys explain what you need to know to stay safe For decades, a lot of highways in the United States had a uniform speed limit of 55 mph. Then, states raised the speed limit on many highways to 65 mph. Some states have gone even further in recent years, including Oklahoma,...

It's been months since the COVID-19 pandemic first began wreaking havoc in Oklahoma and across the United States. It currently doesn't look like the coronavirus is going anywhere, either. Oklahoma has recently been getting nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day. It will be a while before life in Oklahoma goes back to somewhat normal....

The 4th of July is a day for people all over Oklahoma to gather with friends and family in celebration of America's independence. For many people, that means barbecues, recreational activities and traveling. Four driving risks to be aware of If you're planning on traveling this 4th of July, it's important to be vigilant of...

Distracted driving is growing problem across the United States. In 2018, it resulted in 2,841 traffic fatalities nationwide. The laws that some states pass and enforce may help bring the number of distracted driving deaths down. For example, 20 states have passed laws banning all uses of cellphones for drivers. Drivers are not allowed to...

Facial injuries are among the most common types of injuries sustained in car accidents. Previous research has found that they happen in about half of all injurious collisions. In 1994, the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania found that 237 out of 461 patients who were admitted to the hospital after a crash...

When we send our kids off to school, we'd like to think that they will arrive at class and return home safely. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are much safer than cars. School buses are highly visible and come standard with flashing red lights, extended stop signs, and cross-view mirrors....

Any blunt force or jolt to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can be the result of a slip and fall, traffic collision, workplace accident, sports injury, or act of violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 2.5 million emergency department visits in the...

For residents of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, rideshares are a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation. When we hear stories about Uber drivers engaging in erratic behavior and sexual assault, it builds a distrust among riders and potential riders. A local incident that will send a chill down your spine It was on November 1...

New cars are becoming increasingly safer with the advent of advanced technology. New safety features, known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), are coming standard on many new cars. They could potentially save lives when they are needed the most. Recent research, however, shows that relying solely on ADAS technology to replace the task of...