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 …
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. …
According to the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics, traffic accidents are a leading cause of death of young people between the ages of 15-19. It is extremely important to speak with young people in our community about the importance of safe driving behavior at all times, and National Teen 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 …
