Both Ford and General Motors have recently issued similar recalls of popular truck models to correct dangerous conditions which could lead to a fire. In each, the recalls address issues with engine block heaters—electric elements that connect to external power while a vehicle sits for an extended time. These devices warm the engine and make …
In the past two weeks, a series of powerful weather systems have caused significant damage to many parts of Oklahoma. Bringing with them heavy rain, strong winds, and tornados, these systems have threatened many locations around our home state—disrupting the lives of thousands of the citizens we have pledged to serve. As residents and involved …
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered two manufacturers to halt sales of surgical mesh commonly used to correct pelvic organ prolapse. A detailed article on the FDA action is available here. Recently, the FDA ordered two companies—Coloplast and Boston Scientific—to stop selling surgical mesh used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ …
Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain visited KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa on May 23rd to discuss May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. He addressed both state and national accident figures and offered advice to keep riders safe. Watch the segment: Troubling Statistics According to 2016 statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists …
Researchers examining the brain tissue of deceased National Football League (NFL) players have linked abnormal levels of a specific brain protein to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE was first discovered in the brain tissue of deceased NFL players 15 years ago. CTE is a degenerative brain disease—a type of traumatic brain injury commonly associated with …
A Cleveland County District Judge has ruled he will decide Oklahoma’s case against several drug manufacturers for their alleged complicity in the opioid crisis currently gripping the United States in a bench trial. District Judge Thad Balkman made the decision to forego a jury trial during a recent hearing. An official with the office of …
Police in Oklahoma City confirmed that a bicyclist who was originally listed in critical condition after a hit-and-run accident in Northwest Oklahoma City has succumbed to his injuries. The Incident The Oklahoma City Police Department is currently searching for a driver who hit a bicyclist and then fled the scene. The hit-and-run accident took place …
Officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol face lingering questions in the investigation of a traffic accident that killed a 24-year-old Lindsay woman. An article about the ongoing investigation is available here. A head-on collision about two miles west of Alex in Grady County between a compact passenger car and a semi-truck resulted in one young …
Purdue, the manufacturer of the controversial opioid OxyContin, settled a lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma Attorney General for $270 million. A detailed article on the nature of the landmark settlement is available here. A suit filed by Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter against Purdue Pharma alleged the drug manufacturer—through aggressive marketing of OxyContin—fueled the opioid …
Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain visited Good Day Tulsa on KTUL on April 18th to discuss April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During the discussion, he addressed the risks of distracted driving, as well as the penalties, distracted drivers can face. Watch the video here: What is Distracted Driving? According to the National Highway …
