Construction workers put themselves at risk for workplace accidents on a daily basis. They continue to face some of the highest risks when it comes to workplace injuries; 1in10 workers are injured each year. Falls are the leading cause of deaths and injuries on construction sites – many of which are preventable. According to the…

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…

Recent data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office reveals that injuries from drivers distracted by an electronic device are decreasing. A texting and driving ban was implemented in November of 2015 in Oklahoma, and since then injuries relating to drivers driving accidents fell from 538 to 422 in a nine-month period. Additionally, total crashes from…

The holidays bring many joys- family traditions, delicious food and most importantly, the cherished company of family and friends. While we get so wrapped up in the process of gift shopping, time in the kitchen and organizing holiday arrangements, we often fail to consider safety around this chaotic time. Although we don’t like to think…

Graves McLain is pleased to announce the newest addition to our legal team, attorney Elaina Osteen! Elaina is a veteran attorney with extensive experience in personal injury, car wrecks, truck wrecks, and medical negligence claims.  A Tulsa native, Elaina began her career as a business litigator before transitioning six years ago to defending lawsuits on…

There are so many toys to choose from around the holiday season, it can be overwhelming. But the most important decision to make when purchasing a toy for your child or teen is the safety of the toy. There are thousands of toy recalls each year due to dangerous and defective toy products. Even now,…

Auto safety regulators are requesting that smartphone manufacturers create a “driver mode” for smartphones to help combat the rising number of motor vehicle fatalities caused by distracted driving. The new proposed feature is modeled after “airplane mode,” which prevents a mobile device from sending or receiving communications while flying. “Driver mode” would restrict certain mobile…

In the greater Tulsa area, there are many people who go without a meal on Thanksgiving. These people could be a co-worker, neighbor, friend or even your loved one. The “Live Local, Give Local” program is organized by many local organizations that work hard to provide meals at Thanksgiving for those in need. We would…