Recently, Chad McLain of Graves McLain appeared on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa. With September being National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Chad offered insight regarding the risks, frequency, and causes of spinal cord injuries. What is a Spinal Cord Injury? A spinal cord injury can occur whenever the spinal cord itself is damaged through impact …
As we enter into the beginning of a new sports season it is critical to keep in mind the risks associated with many elementary and high school sports. According to the American Academy of Neurology, football, rugby, and soccer pose the greatest risk of concussion to athletes. A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain …
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Oklahoma City. With smartphones, GPS devices, infotainment systems, and even fast food, it doesn’t take much for a driver to lose focus. And when that happens, serious injuries often follow. If you’ve been hurt in a crash because another driver wasn’t paying attention, …
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 …
In the construction industry, safety should always come first. Yet, falls remain one of the most common and deadly risks on job sites across the United States. For construction workers in Tulsa and beyond, these Accidents might result in permanent incapacity, severe injury, or even death. Most of these incidents are preventable with proper planning, …
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 …
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 …
