There are certain decisions in life that are pivotal. In a time of crisis, emotions run high and the decision-making process becomes more difficult. When you have sustained a work injury, life dramatically changes. You are out of work, you are trying to heal from your injury, and you are required to communicate with an […]

Four people were killed and nearly 50 injured in late October as a result of a car plowing into a large crowd gathered for the Oklahoma State University homecoming parade in Stillwater. Police say that the driver, Adacia Chambers, 25, of Stillwater, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Chambers apparently first […]

In mid-October, the families of Kyle Careford and Michael Owen released a video taken by the two young men shortly before they fatally crashed into a church wall in Sussex, England, near where both lived. The video, intended by the families as a cautionary tale to other drivers, showed Careford and Owen laughing, following another […]

A personal injury is potentially a life-altering event that produces endless headaches along with untold stress and days or years of frustration for victims. Understanding what legal rights you have in Oklahoma is a very important step in seeking a successful resolution for a case you may have. The laws in Oklahoma are the ones that […]

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 […]

Starting November 1, Oklahoma will join the ranks of most other U.S. states when a law goes into effect banning texting and driving. Offenders can expect to pay a $100 fine if caught texting while operating a motor vehicle. Until the beginning of November, texting and driving will be considered distracted driving if it results […]

Collisions involving cars and trains in Oklahoma were deadly during 2014. The Federal Railroad Administration and Operation Lifesaver Inc. indicated that 45 accidents took place at rail crossings in the state that year, killing 12 people and injuring 21. Roughly 50% of these accidents took place at crossings where X-shaped railroad crossing signs or stop […]

Over the next three years, 300 railroad crossings in Oklahoma will get major upgrades. These include things such as new flashing lights, gates, and new concrete surfacing. Unfortunately, many other railroad crossings in our state also need upgrades. According to Operation Lifesaver, Inc., about every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a […]

In early September, a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 35 near the intersection of Second and Fifteenth Streets in Edmond. The motorcyclist lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities, when a car ahead “changed lanes into the motorcycle’s path.” The motorcycle driver swerved into the southbound lane, where the […]

If you live in Oklahoma City and have been injured on the job, you need to hire a workers’ comp lawyer to file a claim. While an attorney helps you to deal with the complicated process of collecting the benefits you deserve, a private investigator helps the insurance company to prevent you from getting these benefits. […]