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 …
Senator J.J Dossett has taken measurable action in efforts to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities in Oklahoma regarding distracted driving car accidents. Dossett has proposed the “The Bobbi White Act,” in honor of an Owassa Middle School teacher who was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident last May by a distracted driver. …
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 …
The attorneys and staff at Graves McLain wish you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy your holiday weekend responsibly. Labor Day is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. More cars and vehicles on the road mean that drivers face an increased risk of being involved in traffic …
Collisions involving Tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles occur frequently throughout the U. S. Truck accidents were accountable for almost 4,000 deaths in 2014 alone, and the abundance of tractor-trailers on major U.S. roads and highways can pose a serious threat to occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. Just last week in Oklahoma, a collision between …
The attorneys and staff at Graves McLain wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July Weekend! Whether you plan on taking a vacation or simply relaxing at home with friends, family, and neighbors, please be safe. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend: NEVER Drink and Drive: …
The attorneys and staff at Graves McLain wish you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! However you choose to enjoy the holiday, either visiting family, taking a trip or just relaxing at home, we hope that you have a wonderful weekend. Please keep in mind that Memorial Day is one of the …
With the busy Memorial Day weekend approaching, it is more important than ever to buckle up every time you get in the car. Even if it’s just for a short drive around the block, always make sure you fasten your seat belt, as well as the seat belt of any and all passengers. Car accidents …
