Fast Company reports when the Apple watch was released (during April, which is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month), safety advocates immediately began expressing concern about potential dangers that the smart watch presents to motorists on the road. A smart watch sends alerts, including pulses, to wearers when certain things happen like a text message being...
Read MoreAs you all may have heard, Governor Fallin signed a new bill into law that will take effect November 1, 2015. While we all know that texting while driving is not safe, now you can be pulled over for doing so. This new law includes texting while at a stop light or stop sign, checking...
Read MoreRear-end accidents are some of the most common of all motor vehicle accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas and in surrounding areas statewide and nationwide. Around a third of collisions that occurred in 2015 were rear-end accidents according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With so many rear-end collisions occurring, a car...
Read MoreDrivers who use their phones or other electronic devices make the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas much less safe for everyone. Many drivers are aware of the risks associated with driving while distracted; however, recent studies suggest that motorists continue to engage in behaviors that take their focus off the roads. A personal...
Read MoreThe holiday season is a wonderful time to enjoy activities around Oklahoma City and Tulsa and to spend time with friends and families. Many people, however, make the choice to celebrate by consuming alcohol. This results in a significant increase in the number of deaths caused by intoxicated motorists over the holiday season. A personal injury lawyer...
Read MoreTraffic collisions are the top killer of young people in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 1,875 teenagers killed in motor vehicle collisions over the course of 2012. Teen drivers in this age group were also involved in 4,283 deadly car accidents. A personal injury lawyer knows...
Read MoreBack-over accidents occur when a driver pulls out before looking to see what is behind the vehicle. A personal injury lawyer knows back-over accidents are extremely dangerous, and children are often the victims of these crashes. Rear-view cameras can make a substantial difference in reducing the risk that a back-over collision will occur. The National...
Read MoreWorkplace accidents in Oklahoma sometimes result in fatalities. In 2013, a total of 4,405 workers were killed on the job nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Strict state and federal laws exist to protect workers and their family's rights. But are these laws tough enough? The federal government seems to think these laws...
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