Oklahoma City Legal Issues Blog

Do side guards help during truck accidents?

November 9, 2020 Truck Accidents

Currently, federal law requires large trucks to have underride guards on the rear of their vehicles. These guards help to stop underride accidents where a smaller vehicle slips under the rear of the truck. Some experts are now pushing for federal regulations requiring underride guards on the sides of large trucks as ...

What are some causes of a delayed medical diagnosis?

October 27, 2020 Medical Malpractice

You probably depend on medical professionals to keep you and your loved ones as healthy as possible, but what happens when a delayed medical diagnosis causes severe illness or even death? The National Center for Biotechnology Information notes that such errors are the sixth-most common cause of death among Americans ...

Get the facts about medication errors

October 8, 2020 Medical Malpractice

Injury involving medication error is one of the most common types of medical malpractice. Adverse prescription drug events and other medical errors represent the third most common cause of death in the United States according to a Johns Hopkins University study. If you or a loved one takes prescription drugs, educate yourself ...

How can bicyclists stay safe?

October 1, 2020 Injuries

When a bicycle and vehicle have an accident, the bicycle will always suffer the most damage, which means that keeping cyclists safe is imperative. It is the duty of everyone to understand the rules and regulations for bicycles on roadways. The Norman Transcript explains that for the highest level of ...

How can I do a background check on my doctor?

August 18, 2020 Medical Malpractice

It is imperative that you trust in any doctor who will provide you care. One of the best ways to ensure you can believe in your doctor is to conduct a background check. Professional information about your doctor is readily available if you know where to look for it. In ...

When an auto accident leads to the loss of your job

August 5, 2020 Injuries

For some people, auto crashes result in the inability to work. Whether someone is temporarily unable to continue working or they have to stop working for the rest of their lives, this is very difficult for a handful of reasons. If you have lost your job because of a motor ...

Heuristics in healthcare

July 20, 2020 Medical Malpractice

People in Norman need only take a look around the clinic during their next visit to their doctors’ offices to see just how far medical science has come in recent years. Yet even with all of these advances, diagnostic errors remain a problem plaguing both the medical community and the ...

Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities remain high in Oklahoma

June 22, 2020 Car Accidents

Pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along roads and highways represent one of the most vulnerable subsets of people involved in accidents. Due to their lack of protection, they experience a higher rate of serious accidents and  fatalities in most areas of the country. In Oklahoma, pedestrian fatalities continue to be a ...

Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale

June 9, 2020 Injuries

The fear that you feel after a family member or close friend sustains a traumatic brain injury often comes from simply not knowing what to expect for them going forward. You want to know whether they will recover, and to what degree, and what sort of support they will need. ...

How to keep your new driver safe on the road

May 29, 2020 Car Accidents

While earning a driver’s license is a milestone for teens, parents are often less enthusiastic about the idea of their child behind the wheel. Although teen drivers have an increased risk for auto accident injury, encouraging good habits can produce safe motorists. These tips can help your new driver stay safe ...