Oklahoma residents who have been involved in a car accident may not be immediately aware that they have been injured, especially when the injuries received are not readily visible. Right after an accident, a person is often in shock and may not notice symptoms. In some types of injuries, symptoms
Whether you become involved in an accident while driving, riding a bike or walking, the crash could shatter your life. Aside from devastating injuries that have the potential to create lifelong hardships, many accident victims lose their lives. If you lose someone you love in a traffic collision, the tragic crash could
If you are in a car accident, you may expect to suffer internal injuries, soft-tissue damage and even nerve impairments. Even though your car has thousands of safety features, you are also vulnerable to traumatic amputations. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, car accidents are a leading cause of
Summertime means more freedom for Oklahoma high school and college students. However, it also means enhanced dangers for everyone who shares the road with these young, inexperienced drivers. Fatal and nonfatal car wrecks involving teenage drivers rise across the state and nation during the summer months, and so much so
If you feel very tired and you need to drive somewhere, it is essential to make sure that drowsiness will not interfere with your ability to stay focused and safe. Sometimes, this means staying off the road until you have rested. Regrettably, many drivers try to operate a vehicle regardless
As a parent, you know how expensive it can be to have kids. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average annual cost to raise a child is almost $13,000. If you have more than one young one in your family, you are likely to spend tens of
Driving on any of Oklahoma’s many roads and highways brings with it an inherent risk. Most motorists in the state understand this, yet choose to drive their cars anyway. This is likely due to the assumption that the others they encounter on the road around them care just as much
The winter months can bring harsh weather events, which puts lives in danger. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 2,000 fatalities and one-half million accidents occur as a result of winter weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that at least 17% of all vehicle accidents occur during
If you drive a commercial vehicle, a large truck or any other type of vehicle, it is essential to understand the dangers associated with driver fatigue. Commercial motor vehicle drivers become fatigued for many different reasons, and drowsy drivers pose a serious threat to others. If you worry about finding
If you enjoy walking to work, getting exercise or jogging near the road, it is vital to understand the risks you face. Every year, many pedestrians sustain injuries after vehicles hit them and some even lose their lives. These fatal pedestrian accidents occur for a host of reasons and you