Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of preventable car crashes in Oklahoma. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed because a driver looks away from the road for just a few seconds. In April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month brings national attention to this ongoing risk—but the dangers are present every day. …
At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight savings time begins! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour as we enter into Spring! This jump forward also puts us behind an hour in sleep resulting in an increase of drowsy drivers on the roads. Also, resetting the clock is always a good time to replace …
Motor vehicle accidents continue to be a significant public safety issue in the United States. In 2016, more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes, marking the first time that traffic fatalities reached such a high point in nearly a decade. This alarming trend requires urgent action from both individuals and lawmakers to reduce …
Every year thousands of Americans experience a spinal cord injury. These injuries are devastating and can cause both physical and emotional distress. And the cost of care for a spinal cord related injury is very expensive. Approximately 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury occur each year, not including those who die due to a …
Bullying affects thousands of children and teens every year—and for many families in Tulsa, it’s more than just a rough patch at school. It can lead to emotional trauma, physical injuries, and severe disruptions in a child’s development. While teachers and principals often play a role in addressing these incidents, there are times when legal …
Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but …
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious car accidents in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. A momentary glance at a phone, a quick bite of food, or a conversation that pulls your mind off the road—these small actions can have devastating consequences. For many crash victims, the impact of a distracted driver changes …
Did you know that more than 285,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States? People suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, and the elderly often decide to get a hip replacement to help ease their pain. However, sometimes patients end up in more pain because of complications with their new metal on …
The end of the summer is marked by one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous and busiest weekends to be driving on the road. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 405 fatalities and thousands of injuries will occur on America’s roadways due …
Summertime in Oklahoma brings backyard barbeques, pool parties, family retreats, and vacations. Many adults, and at times teenagers under the legal drinking age of 21, like to lounge around and enjoy the company of friends and family, along with the refreshing alcohol enhanced cocktail. Unfortunately, not everyone drinks responsibly, and when people drink and drive, …
