Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
Who Is at Fault for a Chain Reaction Car Accident?
Sometimes rear-end collisions occur where multiple vehicles are involved, causing a chain reaction. A common example is when three vehicles (A, B, and C) are stopped at a traffic light. The driver of Car D (who normally is speeding or is distracted) then slams into Car C. Car C then strikes Car B. Car B…
Read MoreLiability for Car Fires in Oklahoma City
Watch a movie or a TV show involving a car crash and you’ll focus on how the cars crush each other. You’ll see pictures of the victims, expect the calls for ambulances, and wait for the police to arrive. All of these observations are heart-breaking but there’s one observation that raises the dramatic level to…
Read MoreWatercraft Accidents in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma is a beautiful state, known for its wonderful lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water, like Lake Hefner and Arcadia Lake or the Oklahoma River. These waterways are great for boating, canoeing, and having fun with jet skis, water skis, flyboards, and hoverboards. In summer, these waterways are a great way to have fun…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Involving Landscaping Vehicles
Landscaping beautifies the streets, roads, and sights across Oklahoma. Landscaping work includes trimming tree branches, making home residences look nice, filling in construction sites, creating parks, and many other activities. For every type of landscaping work, there are many distinct types of landscaping trucks that can help do the job. Some of the many types…
Read MoreHow Do Pain and Suffering Awards Work?
If you, or someone you love, experiences an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses through the judicial system. The person (or persons, party, or company) who caused your injuries and damages may be ordered to pay you financial restitution for compensable items like medical bills,…
Read MoreWhat if the At-Fault Party Counter-Sues Me After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car crash (or any type of accident) that was not your fault and you are planning on filing an injury claim, one thing you need to watch out for is a counter-claim. Oklahoma is a modified comparative negligence state, which means that victims are eligible for compensation only if…
Read MoreTractor-Trailers and Blind Spot Accidents
Commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are huge vehicles, weighing in at between 20,000 to 80,000 pounds, depending on its cargo. This massive size prevents truckers from being able to see every area around their cab and trailer, unlike drivers of passenger cars. The areas that truckers cannot see are called “blind spots,” and are dangerous for…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Dangerous Vehicle in America?
You can be an incredibly safe motorist, take every precaution and still find yourself injured in a collision with a negligent driver. You might think, “There was nothing I could have done to prevent this,” and you are probably right – nobody can control the actions of reckless drivers. But did you know that the…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Hand Pain After a Car Accident
There are so many parts of your body to consider when you think of what injuries you can incur in a car wreck. Protection from the big injuries is what typically draws concern from drivers and passengers. After all, seatbelts, air bags and anti-lock brakes were created to help shield us all from the more…
Read MoreCOVID-19 May Be Affecting Women Worse Than Men in the Long-Term
Covid-19 has only been in our lives for a little more than a year, which is still pretty early on in the world of epidemiology. Diseases can be studied for years before patterns emerge and treatments are implemented but here we are with vaccines already circulating, and increasing data coming out almost daily. One of…
Read MoreDoes My Insurance Policy Cover Tornado Damage?
Tornadoes are these unpredictable, devastating marvels of nature. Each Spring Oklahoma braces for a new round of funnel clouds and this coming season is slated to mimic the 2011 season, the worst on record for property damage. With the expectation that there will be record destruction this year, it’s important to understand what your homeowners’…
Read MoreWhat Does “Unnatural Accumulation” Mean When It Comes to Slip and Fall Injuries?
Oklahoma has suffered through some wretched weather this past year, including a couple of brutal ice storms. With snow and ice comes slippery surfaces for vehicles and people. If you slip and fall on that ice, you could face some hefty medical bills. But what about if you slip and fall on someone else’s property,…
Read MoreOil Transportation Safety Issues
Oil and gas are transported from Oklahoma to all parts of the nation, in ever-increasing volumes. These products fuel cars, heat homes and businesses, cook foods, and help our country in many different ways. There are many logistical factors that govern how these energy products are shipped. There are also many safety concerns that need…
Read MoreWhat Injury Victims Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg
Losing a leg is life-altering. Amputation victims have the right to hold the people and businesses that caused their leg-loss responsible. Common causes of leg amputations include car accidents, slips and falls, construction accidents, oil field accidents, and defective products. Victims of negligent acts have the right to compensation for their medical expenses, lost income,…
Read MoreA Few Updates on Proper Driving Techniques
There are many basic rules of driving that we all knew when we took our driving test. With time, some of these rules we’ve forgotten. Some rules have been updated since we took our tests. It’s good to be reminded of the safe-driving rules we should follow. If you’re teaching your teenager how to drive,…
Read MoreWhy Drivers Need to Be Extremely Careful Around Storm Debris
Heavy storms can wreak havoc in communities. The storms make it difficult to drive as the rain pelts down and the wind rips through the air. Drivers should stop or get off the road as quickly as possible during a storm. After the storm, the efforts to clean up the debris can alter driving routes…
Read MoreTire Care and Car Accidents
Quality tires are essential for every type of vehicle. It’s important to pay attention to your tires on a regular basis – especially when the weather conditions are poor. Tires which aren’t properly inflated, have poor tread, or are worn with wear can cause fatal accidents and serious injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal…
Read MoreNail Guns and Construction Injuries
Nail guns are tools used to drive nails into wood or some other materials. They typically involve using compressed air, electromagnetism, small explosive charges, or butane or propane. For builders, carpenters, and other construction workers, nail guns are often used more than hammers. Unfortunately, nail guns are also a major cause of serious injuries. According…
Read MoreFMCSA Extends Trucking Waivers Again
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high priority for the nation is ensuring that the nation’s supply chain functions properly. Many products are in short supply. There are many other shortages too such as not enough truck drivers and not enough people who can help with loading and unloading the products. These shortages are due to…
Read MoreOil Field Operation Statistics
The oil and gas extraction sector includes many jobs that are the lifeblood of Oklahoma’s economy. Work in this sector includes: Exploring for crude oil and natural gas Drilling, equipping, and completing wells Operation of emulsion breakers, separators, emulsion breakers, and desilting equipment, and field gathering lines for crude petroleum and natural gas Producing crude…
Read MoreThe Ways Texting Distracts a Driver
Texting and driving is out of the question if you want to be a safe driver and avoid unnecessary accidents. Although you may know that this activity while driving is dangerous, you may not be aware of the way texting can distract a driver. The types of distractions that result from texting while driving are:…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents and Road Rash Injuries
When a motorcyclist loses control of his or her motorcycle and is thrown across the pavement, sometimes for tens or hundreds of feet, the rider often suffers an injury that is referred to as road rash. This injury can vary in severity and in the worst cases can even be life threatening. The term road…
Read MoreResponsibilities of Trucking Companies and Their Drivers to Prevent Accidents
The causes of many truck accidents can be tracked back to negligent maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles. This is why safety experts who monitor the trucking industry emphasize the need for trucking carriers and their drivers to perform proper inspections of these rigs prior to and after trips, and to have proper repairs done…
Read MoreFiling a Car Accident Injury Claim as an Injured Passenger
The law provides a legal remedy if you have been the victim in a crash caused by another driver. Those same protections exist for passengers, too, including when the driver of the passenger’s vehicle is the one who caused the crash. Although the number of car accident injuries and deaths in Oklahoma dropped from 2018…
Read MoreDetermining Liability of Employers for Employee Oil Field Injuries
Oil field workers in the state of Oklahoma understand the level of danger involved in the various tasks they perform on a daily basis. This includes operating heavy and dangerous machinery that requires proper training and skill to use safely. Also, the terrain and weather conditions under which these workers operate can be disadvantageous to…
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