Operating any type of vehicle is inherently dangerous; that’s why trucking is a very dangerous profession. Truckers spend a lot of time on the road, making them more likely to be involved in an accident. With 5.6 million tractor-trailers registered in the U.S., traveling 140 billion miles per year, there are 500,000 accidents involving these …
Each season brings with it new and exciting activities in which to engage and winter is no exception. The cold weather brings snowboarding, skiing, and sledding, activities millions of people enjoy. But although these activities can prove quite fun, they can also prove extremely dangerous – leading to serious injury or even death – when …
Car accidents can result in serious injury or even death for the individuals in each vehicle. But when an accident occurs between a car and a pedestrian, the consequences can be even more serious. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal traffic accidents that involve pedestrians continue to increase. The number of pedestrian …
Most people stress their desire for a healthy baby. Unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky. Some deliveries do not go as planned and sometimes babies are born with birth injuries. One such condition is called Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is a type of brain damage found in newborns that is caused by oxygen deprivation and …
With the holiday season officially in full swing, there are many parties to attend and much to celebrate. But while this time of year can be very exciting, it can also be very dangerous. In fact, the days surrounding both Christmas and New Year’s are two of the most dangerous periods of the year for …
On Thursday, December 12th, Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa program to talk about how to select safe, age-appropriate holiday gifts for children, and what dangerous toys to look out for. Watch the segment: It gets more difficult each holiday season to determine which toys would be great gifts …
We’ve seen the news about individuals who get into heated arguments on Black Friday, often ending in unnecessary violence. However, injuries on Black Friday are not limited to fist fights. Here are some important tips for staying safe on the busiest shopping day of the year. Parking Lot Injuries After stuffing themselves with turkey, many …
On Thursday, November 14th, Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa program to discuss the dangers of drunk driving, especially over the Thanksgiving holiday. Watch the segment: Thanksgiving is often a time where people travel home to be with their loved ones. Driving is the most popular mode of transportation …
A recent study of collegiate football players’ brains both before and after their season shows that hits that occur routinely in practices and games can cause brain damage – despite not sustaining concussions. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Rochester assessed how repetitive head hits impacted the midbrain, the part of the …
Though most of us don’t think much about it while we commute to work or run errands, driving is inherently dangerous. Despite mandated training, studying, and test-taking, at the end of the day we are still maneuvering extremely heavy machines. Many scenarios could leave you in an emergency situation. Here are 7 emergency items that …
