While Oklahoma often has reliably decent weather, it still has its share of high winds and even icy conditions. Certain weather events make it more likely vehicles will encounter dangers leading to serious injuries. These dangerous moments can lead to pain and...
An Oklahoma car crash can total the vehicles involved and devastate lives when they result in traumatic brain injuries. Often these injuries have no physical signs, making the on-site diagnosis a challenge. If your loved one had an accident, seeking medical attention...
Pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along roads and highways represent one of the most vulnerable subsets of people involved in accidents. Due to their lack of protection, they experience a higher rate of serious accidents and fatalities in most areas of the...
While earning a driver's license is a milestone for teens, parents are often less enthusiastic about the idea of their child behind the wheel. Although teen drivers have an increased risk for auto accident injury, encouraging good habits can produce safe motorists. ...
Oklahoma motorists should not assume that their vehicles are safe even if they are equipped with safety systems. Drivers will still need to pay attention to the road if they want to avoid getting into accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested...
With children out of school, there are plenty of people in Oklahoma who take long road trips over the summer. Unfortunately, summertime also sees an increase in the number of car accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that car and...
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, more and more drivers in fatal car crashes are being found with drugs in their system. Oklahoma residents will want to know about the study that the GHSA has conducted regarding the issue of drugged driving.After...
Distracted driving remains a serious problem in Oklahoma and other parts of the country even though most states have laws in place prohibiting cell phone use while operating a vehicle. However, research suggests the problem is actually getting worse. An analysis of...
Oklahoma residents who are suspicious of self-driving technology may have good reason to be. Despite what the auto industry has said, such technology has yet to be adequately tested in either real-world or simulated settings. A RAND study states that self-driving cars...
Soft tissue damage is a common injury faced by those involved in Oklahoma auto crashes. A collision and the sudden braking that follows can jolt the body back and forth to the point that the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) stretch and become strained or...
