When winter weather arrives and ice coats the ground, slip and fall injuries rise to an alarming degree. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall accident on an icy surface, then you may be dealing with serious injuries and an inability to live your life the way you want and need. During these stressful circumstances, […]

Brain injuries, workplace accidents, car crashes and even just the broken leg that you suffered when falling at the grocery store have one thing in common: a high likelihood of economic losses. To come to terms with the extent of the current and future losses involved, it makes sense to discuss your case with a […]

As noted by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Oklahoma City saw 15,372 vehicle accidents in 2014. Of these, 55 involved fatalities while 433 cases resulted in incapacitating injuries. It is noteworthy that 2,871 cases involved possible injuries, which hints at situations that could not be determined at the time. Sobering as this data is, it […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation has tracked non-in-traffic injuries and fatalities between 2008 and 2011. By definition, vehicle crashes “that occur off the public traffic ways” are termed to be nontraffic crashes. What do you need to know about these accidents? Our wrongful death lawyer has answers. Nontraffic accidents kill passersby and bystanders. Statistics show […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that there are 41.3 accidental deaths per 100,000 Americans. Unintentional poisonings, traffic deaths and falls top the list of causes. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) explains that you have a one in 144 chance of dying due to an accidental fall. These alarming statistics […]

Whether moving to a new city, visiting friends in another town, or just going on vacation, there is a good chance you will at some point in your life have to navigate an unfamiliar place. There are a few things you can do to make driving in an unfamiliar city less daunting. When possible, plan […]

Originally published December 15, 2021. As a motorist, you’re responsible for driving safely and avoiding accidents. Under normal driving conditions, and if all drivers on the road are driving carefully and obeying traffic laws, that might not be too difficult. Unfortunately, some accidents are caused by unforeseen circumstances and negligent drivers. To help you avoid […]

Cycling is both a convenient form of local transportation and great exercise. Because you must share the road with motor vehicles, cycling comes with some risk. When an accident occurs with a car or truck, the resulting injuries can be devastating. If this describes your situation, don’t hesitate to get the advice of an experienced personal injury […]

Every year, local fire fighter organizations conduct a campaign, “Fill the Boot,” which involves fire fighters standing at intersections and medians and soliciting drivers for funds. Despite the worthy cause—as much as $25 million is raised for organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association per year–many towns, including Oklahoma City, are starting to raise safety […]

Judging from the crime stories that fill news sites, there’s little you can do to avoid being a victim, given the random nature of those acts. It’s true that if someone targets you specifically, you cannot prevent that. However, nearly all crimes are opportunistic and there are many things you can do to avoid being […]