Tulsa Oklahoma Legal Blog
How the 2 types of spinal cord injures differ?
According to the Shepherd Center, there are an estimated 17,500 individuals who are newly diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI) each year here in Oklahoma and elsewhere in the United States. All but 19% of the newly diagnosed patients are men. Many of these...
Oklahoma nursing home, assisted living residents have rights
When we help our loved ones take the next step in their lives and move into an assisted living facility or nursing home, we expect that they will be well taken care of and treated with respect. However, we've also heard the horror stories about such living situations...
Crash claims two lives in Oklahoma City
A terrible crash in Oklahoma City is still under investigation. However, police are treating the incident as a crime. According to witnesses and investigators, the 22-year-old male driver of a Dodge Charger ran straight through a red light. He immediately hit a silver...
November’s here: Tips for save driving in the dark in Oklahoma
Welcoming November means the end to daylight-saving time. With it comes shorter days and longer nights. And that can increase the risks of car accidents when you drive in the dark at rush hour with reduced night vision. The National Safety Council (NSC) also reports...
Injured Oklahoma worker compensated after failing drug test
Oklahoma has one of the most progressive medical marijuana programs in the country, making it available to anyone who can obtain a physician's recommendation for the drug for any reason. It's probably no surprise that Oklahoma has already seen the issue of...
What does recent data say about truck accidents?
Truck accidents happen for many reasons, but they often result in serious or fatal injuries for individuals in smaller vehicles. Due to the larger size and heavier weight of commercial trucks, they can inflict serious damage on smaller vehicles, even when going at a...
Could you be at risk of a Halloween crash?
Halloween night is rapidly approaching, and parents will soon be busy planning their children's costumes and activities. However, Halloween can be a dangerous time for kids. Motorists who will be out and about during trick-or-treating hours must exercise added caution...
Warning signs of unsafe stairs
A slip-and-fall accident can lead to serious injuries no matter where you are, but it is perhaps most dangerous when it happens on a stairway. A simple fall could lead to life-changing head, brain or spinal cord injuries. These types of falls happen in apartment...
The 2 ways speeding increases road dangers
Speeding is something that many drivers do every time they get behind the wheel. If we're all honest, it's something we've done before. Maybe it was the joy of cruising at high speeds when you were young, maybe it was to counter running late for work, or maybe you...
Red light accidents are on the rise, and smartphones are to blame
Your smartphone is an important part of your life, and it is easy to see why. Smartphones are actually much more than just phones. They act as a communication device, entertainment provider, GPS guide and much, much more....
