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 …
On Friday, 3/17 millions of people will dress in green accented with shamrocks and glitter to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As you enjoy all the festivities that go along with St. Patrick’s Day be mindful of safety for you and your family. According to Geico here are some important tips to remember as you celebrate: …
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 …
The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. It is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U. S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. …
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 …
Traffic fatalities continue to be a widespread public safety issue across the U.S., causing thousands of preventable deaths each year. In the first half of 2016 alone, traffic-related fatalities rose by 10. 4% compared to last year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To read more about these shocking statistics, click here. The …
