With the holiday season officially in full swing, there are many parties to attend and much to celebrate. But while this time of year can be very exciting, it can also be very dangerous. In fact, the days surrounding both Christmas and New Year’s are two of the most dangerous periods of the year for …
On Thursday, December 12th, Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa program to talk about how to select safe, age-appropriate holiday gifts for children, and what dangerous toys to look out for. Watch the segment: It gets more difficult each holiday season to determine which toys would be great gifts …
We’ve seen the news about individuals who get into heated arguments on Black Friday, often ending in unnecessary violence. However, injuries on Black Friday are not limited to fist fights. Here are some important tips for staying safe on the busiest shopping day of the year. Parking Lot Injuries After stuffing themselves with turkey, many …
On Thursday, November 14th, Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa program to discuss the dangers of drunk driving, especially over the Thanksgiving holiday. Watch the segment: Thanksgiving is often a time where people travel home to be with their loved ones. Driving is the most popular mode of transportation …
A recent study of collegiate football players’ brains both before and after their season shows that hits that occur routinely in practices and games can cause brain damage – despite not sustaining concussions. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Rochester assessed how repetitive head hits impacted the midbrain, the part of the …
Though most of us don’t think much about it while we commute to work or run errands, driving is inherently dangerous. Despite mandated training, studying, and test-taking, at the end of the day we are still maneuvering extremely heavy machines. Many scenarios could leave you in an emergency situation. Here are 7 emergency items that …
Medication can literally be a lifesaver. It can cure viruses, treat cancer and mental illness among many other conditions. Despite the potential benefits, they can also negatively impact people when not used the right way. Mistakes prescribing, dispensing, and giving medications injure hundreds of thousands of people each year. However, medication errors are preventable. What …
On Thursday, October 24th, Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa program to talk about Halloween safety and offered some helpful tips. Watch the segment: Kids love Halloween. As parents, there are many things to keep in mind when taking the kids out for trick-or-treating. You should make sure they …
Though more than 7.2 million car accidents occur in the U.S. each year, the number of accidents involving large trucks increased by 5% from 2015-2016. While there are many more car accidents than those involving trucks, they and other large commercial vehicles cause more damage. This is not surprising considering that they weigh 20-30 times …
Graves McLain is proud to share that three of its own have been selected as Oklahoma Super Lawyers for 2019. Super Lawyers selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have been highly recognized by their peers and have attained a high level of professional achievement. The process takes into consideration peer nominations …
