During this Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council estimates that 421 deaths will occur and that there will be an additional 48,400 injuries that require medical attention. While these statistics may seem daunting, there are ways to help prevent accidents and injury to you or your loved ones. Here are some safety tips we …
It’s been 38 years since the last solar eclipse was seen in the United States and 99 years since the path crossed the continental United States from coast to coast. As many travel from all over the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina to witness this once in a lifetime event, it has become …
The start of a new school year is rapidly approaching and we are all preparing, getting backpacks and school supplies ready. Parents, teacher’s faculty and students throughout Tulsa begin to prepare for a new school year. An important thing to remember as you prepare your children for their first day of school is that safety …
There are many large commercial vehicles on the roads, and we all need to be more careful around large trucks. Drivers of cars and motorcycles need to keep in mind that drivers of tractor-trailers or large commercial vehicles could be dealing with other issues on the roads. Long hours behind the wheel causing tiredness due …
At Graves McLain we are thrilled to be able to help students and members of the community succeed by offering programs like the Graves McLain College Scholarship Program. The program awards a ,000 scholarship each year for the recipient to put towards tuition to pursue any field of study from an accredited college. This year’s …
A recent accident at the interchange of Highway 75 took the life of one in what was said to be an alcohol-related crash. The driver was traveling at accelerated speeds when he lost control of the car after missing the curve before the bridge. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of …
A 25-year-old was arrested after crashing into a power pole in Broken Arrow this past weekend. Thankfully, no one was hurt at the time of the accident but residents were left without power due to the crash. The man driving was arrested after alcohol was found in his vehicle and he failed a field sobriety …
As the start of summer officially begins with the kick-off of long beach days and barbeques, the attorneys and staff at Graves McLain want to wish you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Whether you chose to spend your holiday weekend on the beach, at a family barbeque or enjoying a …
Auto manufacturer Hyundai is recalling approximately 978,000 vehicles that may contain a dangerous safety defect. This recall is connected to the front seat belts detaching in a crash failing to hold occupants. According to Hyundai, the defective mechanisms in the recalled cars could cause the front car safety belts to release during a collision. Hyundai …
Distracted driving is a rising epidemic in the United States. In 2015 alone 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by a distracted driver. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in a split second. April is Distracted …
