September is Spinal Cord Awareness Month and many organizations and communities are working together to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries. Each year thousands of Americans experience a spinal cord injury. These injuries are devastating and can happen to anyone at any time. Attorney Chad McLain of Graves McLain recently appeared on Good Day Tulsa …
The start of a new school year is rapidly approaching and we are all preparing, getting backpacks and school supplies ready. Parents, teacher’s faculty and students throughout Tulsa begin to prepare for a new school year. An important thing to remember as you prepare your children for their first day of school is that safety …
You may not think it, but many serious accidents happen on train tracks every day in the United States. In fact, every 2 hours a train strikes a person or vehicle. Because a train can come from multiple directions with little warning, it is critical to know all the warning signs and signals when you …
Bullying affects thousands of children and teens every year—and for many families in Tulsa, it’s more than just a rough patch at school. It can lead to emotional trauma, physical injuries, and severe disruptions in a child’s development. While teachers and principals often play a role in addressing these incidents, there are times when legal …
Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but …
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious car accidents in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. A momentary glance at a phone, a quick bite of food, or a conversation that pulls your mind off the road—these small actions can have devastating consequences. For many crash victims, the impact of a distracted driver changes …
Did you know that more than 285,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States? People suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, and the elderly often decide to get a hip replacement to help ease their pain. However, sometimes patients end up in more pain because of complications with their new metal on …
The end of the summer is marked by one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous and busiest weekends to be driving on the road. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 405 fatalities and thousands of injuries will occur on America’s roadways due …
Getting a tattoo might seem like a simple personal choice, but it can carry unexpected health risks—especially when unsafe products are involved. A recent FDA recall has spotlighted tattoo inks and needles contaminated with harmful bacteria. This recall raises essential questions about tattoo ink safety and what people can do if they suffer from tattoo-related …
Summertime in Oklahoma brings backyard barbeques, pool parties, family retreats, and vacations. Many adults, and at times teenagers under the legal drinking age of 21, like to lounge around and enjoy the company of friends and family, along with the refreshing alcohol enhanced cocktail. Unfortunately, not everyone drinks responsibly, and when people drink and drive, …
