All of us have experienced being targeted by an aggressive driver at one time or another. They’re in the car behind you, laying on the horn and flashing their lights. As they are flying past you the driver flashes an obscene gesture at you. Naturally, your first...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The 100 deadly days of summer are here
Summer is officially here, which means the 100 deadly days of summer – between Memorial Day and Labor Day – are also upon us. This is the time of year when car accidents and traffic fatalities increase significantly, so it's important to be aware of the dangers and...
Is it better to brace for a vehicle collision?
It depends. If you lean forward and brace your hands against the dashboard, you will likely cause more impact damage than you would have suffered in the first place. If you lean back in your chair in the correct seated position and tense your muscles, you have a...
2 reasons people need to sue to bounce back from a car wreck
Most people negatively affected by a car crash can turn to motor vehicle insurance for help. A smaller subset of those who have been in a car wreck will pursue a civil lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash. You may loathe the idea of going to court and...
How to spot a drowsy driver
To drive safely, you need to be alert at all times. You know this, and you’re always well-rested before hitting the road. Can the same be said for other drivers? Studies indicate that just under 100,000 crashes occur each year in the States because of drowsy drivers....
When should you report a car crash to the Oklahoma police?
One of the first things many people do when they get into motor vehicle collisions is to contact emergency services. It is instinctual for some people to reach out for professional help in a moment of fear or panic. However, the other driver might have approached you...
Oklahoma lawmakers vote to allow autonomous vehicles on our roads
Anyone who gets nervous when they see a large commercial truck or a speeding car headed toward them down the interstate is likely going to be even more anxious if they discover that no one is behind the wheel. That scenario has gotten one step closer for Oklahomans. ...
Is it dangerous to drive when you’re sick?
You know that you shouldn't drive under the influence and you shouldn't be distracted when you drive, but what about when you're sick? Say you wake up one day and you're feeling a bit under the weather, but you still need to go to work. Should you get in the car and...
Watch for delayed-symptom injuries after a rear-end collision
When a motor vehicle strikes another automobile from behind, it is often more concerning than Norman, Oklahoma, crash victims believe. They may feel fine in the moments, days or weeks after the collision but are all the while living with an unrecognized accident...
Fractured ribs and the complications that surface after a crash
The car crash caused by a reckless driver led to a myriad of medical challenges for you due to fractured ribs. The pain resulting from the trauma to your torso was undeniable. The bruising and swelling represented a potential sign of internal bleeding. Medical...