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Between 2017 and 2021, 250 drivers lost their lives and close to 8,000 were injured on Oklahoma’s highways as a result of distracted driving. Oklahoma’s laws on distracted driving are in place to help maintain safety on the roads. The state specifically targets texting and driving, a dangerous form of distraction. In Oklahoma, it’s illegal ...
As ice coated Oklahoma City in February 2023, around 37 people suffered slip and fall accidents across the city—including a local police officer. Around 30 of those incidents required emergency medical transportation. Fall injuries can cause significant damage to the injured party, including broken bones, head injuries, and more. Exercising caution, especially in icy conditions, ...
In early February 2023, a devastating winter storm system caused major disruptions to day-to-day life for thousands of people across the nation. This storm system grounded 2,300 flights, left hundreds of thousands without power, forced school closures, and made driving conditions worse. Watches and warnings about wintry conditions were issued for an area stretching from ...
Hospitals are entrusted with providing a safe and healthy environment for patients to receive medical care and improve their health. However, when hospitals fail to meet this obligation, patients may suffer harm through Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs). These infections can lead to severe illnesses, prolonged hospitalization, and even fatalities. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...
A cyclist in Amador County, CA had a frightening encounter recently, when a truck bumped them while they were out for a ride. Fortunately, the cyclist only sustained minor injuries and was able to walk away, but the truck driver didn’t even stop, so the cyclist isn’t sure if the accident was intentional or the ...
According to the World Health Organization, elder abuse is higher in institutions like nursing homes and long-term care facilities than in community settings. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports a prevalence of 33.4% for psychological abuse, 14.1% for physical abuse, 13.8% for financial abuse, 11.6% for neglect, and 1.9% for sexual abuse. However, ...
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a person who has suffered injuries from using a defective product may sue the liable party within two years from the date of occurrence. Every year, manufacturers pay tens of millions in insurance premiums to protect themselves against product liability claims. But as much as product makers and suppliers are held accountable ...
Oklahoma had one of the highest percentages of uninsured motorists in the country, tying for the third-worst place with Florida and Tennessee at 24%. Though the number of uninsured drivers has decreased significantly since then, the percentage is still high, with recent statistics ranking it as the 18th worst state at 13.4%. What this means ...
Millions of accidents occur yearly in the country, with nearly two million being injury crashes. While multiple parties shoulder the costs of the injuries, private insurers are responsible for 50% of the claims. And as much as an injured person has a right to receive compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer, a significant number of ...
According to the Tulsa police department, two passengers were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an auto accident on Saturday, February 11th 2023. The auto crash happened on E. 21st St. near S. Pittsburgh Ave. at about 3 P.m. involving a white Ford and a blue Nissan. Auto accidents are common on many U. S. ...
