Oklahoma City Legal Issues Blog

What is a pedestrian’s right of way?

March 7, 2022 Blog

When out on the public roads, it is most important to keep an eye out for those who are at greater risk than you. The group always at greatest risk are pedestrians, so it makes sense to watch out for them in particular. One of the ways you can keep ...

What may happen if you wake up during surgery?

February 17, 2022 Blog

Going into surgery can be frightening, so you should feel confident that your surgery team has you in good hands when they administer anesthesia. Most people do not have problems staying unconscious throughout an operation. Unfortunately, in some cases, a patient manages to wake up while still in surgery. Even ...

Is it time to replace your child’s car seat?

January 26, 2022 Blog

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 ...

How can patients help prevent surgical errors?

January 5, 2022 Medical Malpractice

You recognize that going in for an upcoming surgical operation can improve your health and wellbeing. But you may still feel nervous about the procedure, especially due to the prevalence of surgical errors in hospitals and medical facilities. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in the U.S. every ...

McClain County collision kills three

January 3, 2022 Car Accidents

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 ...

How do winter driving conditions lead to serious accidents?

December 15, 2021 Car Accidents

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 ...

Drowsy driving and commercial motor vehicle crashes

November 10, 2021 Car Accidents

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 ...

How can weight errors contribute to wrong medicine dosage?

October 22, 2021 Blog

As a patient, you want your physician to prescribe the right medicine for your condition. Additionally, you need the correct dosage for your medication or you might suffer serious health problems or even death. One reason dosage errors happen is because pharmacies did not have the correct weight for the ...

3 often ignored signs of a brain injury after an auto accident

September 30, 2021 Injuries

Motor vehicle accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. External injuries are easily noticeable, while internal injuries may not show immediate signs. Brain injuries left unnoticed can have devastating consequences. Severe headaches, nausea, seizures and other physical symptoms following a head injury are easily noticed warning signs for a possible brain injury. However, there ...

Your rights regarding reasonable accommodations

September 25, 2021 Firm News

A disability could put you at a disadvantage compared to your co-workers or fellow job applicants. The law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees to level the playing field. A reasonable accommodation is a relatively minor change that your employer can make so that you can perform ...