Posts by Marcus P. Mears
Small Facet Joint Injuries Can Lead to Big Problems
Many accident victims complain of excruciating pain in their back and shoulders, but their scans continue to look normal. If this sounds like your situation, there is a possibility you may be suffering from facet joint injuries. Your facet joints are very small, and it can be difficult to see any injuries on imaging scans.…
Read MoreHow Soon Will I Get My Car Crash Settlement Award?
After your settlement has been agreed to and the other party has officially signed the document, it’s normal to wonder when you will finally receive your settlement award. While it is important to remember that this part of the process is mostly out of your control, it may be beneficial to know when you should…
Read MoreWhat Is Compartment Syndrome?
Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that can develop after a traumatic or repetitive stress injury. It occurs when pressure builds up inside a confined space in the body, typically within a muscle compartment. This pressure restricts blood flow and deprives muscles and nerves of the vital oxygen and nutrients they need to function.…
Read MoreWhat Causes Most Oil Field Explosions in Oklahoma?
Working in an oil field can be extremely dangerous and even deadly, and this type of work can lead to permanent and life-threatening injuries. Most of the time, these injuries are a result of explosions. If you are considering oil field work, you should understand the causes of oil field explosions. Fires or fumes One…
Read MoreThe Impact of Car Accidents on Mental Health
When people think about car accidents, they mainly think about the physical pain, challenges, and complications that emerge. However, it is important to realize that physical injuries and impairments are not the only consequences that arise from car accidents. It is extremely common for car accident victims to suffer mental and psychological effects for several…
Read MorePreparing for Car Accident Litigation in Oklahoma City
When working with a lawyer to settle your car accident claim, you may notice that the insurance company is being difficult, reluctant to comply, and doesn’t want to agree to a fair solution. When this happens, you and your car accident attorney will discuss and decide whether you should take the settlement being offered or…
Read MoreThe Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Cases
After being involved in a car accident, you will likely find yourself dealing with the overwhelming consequences and aftermath of the accident. This may include talking with insurance companies, meeting with your car accident lawyer, getting medical treatment, and visiting auto repair shops. Although you might feel lost and hopeless during this time, your lawyer…
Read MoreThe Risks of Driving a Truck on Leased Roads
Navigation and GPS systems lead truck drivers all over the United States, guiding them through bustling cities as well as the (often) unpaved country roads. While they may think that these less traveled or deserted roads are just ordinary roads that the city or government has forgotten about, they are sometimes leased or private roads…
Read MoreTilt-Up Construction Accidents Are Deadly Accidents
Tilt-up construction is a method that builders use to put up big walls for buildings. But this way of building can be really dangerous, and even deadly. If things go wrong, those walls can fall down and cause some devastating injuries to workers and site visitors alike. This is a big concern in places like…
Read MoreWhat Are Oklahoma’s Laws Regarding Child Seat Belts?
Child safety in vehicles is so important—and the state of Oklahoma takes this responsibility seriously. As parents, it’s really important to make sure our children are safe when we’re driving. This is a huge responsibility that we can’t ignore or be lenient about. Oklahoma’s child seat belt laws have been established to safeguard children during…
Read MoreThe Financial Impact of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries change not only your life in an instant, but also the lives of your entire family. Everyone in your household will need to pitch in with your recovery, therapy, and helping you adjust to your new life. Whether it is helping you eat, put on clothes, wash your hair, walk, or communicate, the…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Welding Injuries
Welding is a common skill for individuals involved in the metalworking profession, but it is also a fun pastime for those who like to do projects around their home or get involved in industrial art experiences. It is one of the more dangerous professions and hobbies to exist. Regardless of the type of welder you…
Read MoreBike Accidents Cause Head Trauma and Other Catastrophic Injuries
Bicycle riders enjoy riding throughout Oklahoma City for exercise, for the companionship of family and friends, for the scenery, and because it is a fun inexpensive form of transportation. But riding a bike can also be extremely dangerous. Riders rely on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicle operators to respect the rights of bicycle riders…
Read MoreIncreased Risk of Trench Collapse Threatens Oil Field Workers in Oklahoma City
It is no secret that working on an oil field is incredibly dangerous, be it here in Oklahoma or elsewhere. Heavy equipment, noxious gases, and the pure force of Earth itself create a uniquely life-threatening work environment. Those who risk their lives to perform these necessary jobs deserve as much protection as possible, both by…
Read MoreSerious Risk of Fatal Car Accidents by Impaired Drivers in Oklahoma City
Any place with roads can be home to auto accidents and collisions. The nature of controlling speeding metal tanks as an imperfect human being comes with unavoidable risks. Mistakes happen; the unexpected happens. Of course, that is why we, as a society, try to mitigate as many risks and avoid as many mistakes as possible…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
According to the American Stroke Association, hemorrhagic strokes occur when a weakened vessel ruptures or leaks and bleeds into the brain. The blood begins to build up inside the brain and presses on the surrounding tissues. These types of strokes are commonly referred to as cerebral hemorrhage, and they make up 13 percent of all…
Read MoreStruck-By Injuries in Oklahoma’s Oil Fields
Oil fields are one of the most dangerous workplace environments. Filled with explosive and hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and large vehicles, oil field workers have to be attentive and careful in high-stress situations. It is not a job for the meek. One of the most common types of accidents that oil field workers are at…
Read MoreThe Lasting Effects of Concussions in Children
When it comes to head injuries, they should always be taken seriously. Not just the bleeding head wound someone suffers during a car accident, but also smaller bumps to the head one might experience from banging it against a roof beam in your attic. What one may consider to be a negligible injury could actually…
Read More“In Critical Condition” – Why Multi-Car Pileups Are So Dangerous
We often think of car accidents as a collision between two vehicles, or maybe one vehicle and one inanimate object, but this isn’t always true. There are thousands of motorists on the roads; they are bound to hit more than one other vehicle at some point. Multi-vehicle accidents can and do happen here in Oklahoma,…
Read MoreHow Can an Attorney Help with My Oklahoma City Car Accident Claim?
Suffering an injury in a car accident is never easy. Even if you believe the injury to be minor, just the stress of a car accident can be overwhelming. There is so much to take care of following a crash, including dealing with insurance companies, talking to doctors, getting repair estimates, and having the vehicle…
Read MoreGet Medical Help After Any Fall: Better Safe Than Sorry
No one likes feeling like the Boy Who Cried Wolf, but there are some injuries no one should try to walk off. It is no matter of toughness or pain tolerance, just that certain traumas can get worse very quickly without immediate medical attention, and may not even be noticeable without it — until it…
Read MoreCommon Defenses in an Oklahoma City Premises Liability Case
Property owners across Oklahoma have a duty to ensure the people who use their premises are safe. Owners should regularly inspect the floors, shelves, parking lots, and every inch of their property. Owners need to anticipate that floors may be wet, sidewalks cracked, drainage poor, carpets torn, and lighting inadequate. When they do not, they…
Read MoreThe Effects of the Nursing Home Staffing Shortages
The pandemic has hit a lot of businesses hard. Customers and clients stopped showing up to protect themselves from the virus, and staff quit under the duress of burnout. As the pandemic has progressed, however, industries have seen workers and customers return as they’ve grown used to the new normal; industries, that is, save for…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Is Much Worse Than You Think
It’s fairly common knowledge that driving while distracted is a major cause of car accidents in America. Drivers who text, use their smartphone, eat, or look at a GPS system while driving are dangerous. Distracted drivers don’t have their eyes on the road, their mind on responding to traffic emergencies, and can’t physically react safely…
Read MoreWhich Lane Is the Safest for Driving?
Car accidents happen for many reasons. These can include driver distraction, speeding, driving under the influence, and driver fatigue. There are many Oklahoma traffic regulations and common-sense traffic rules that drivers fail to follow, such as passing only when you need to overtake a slower-moving vehicle, not because you like to drive in the left-hand…
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