Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
Pine-Sol, Thy Name Is Irony
Pine-Sol, the popular multi-surface cleaner which claims it “cleans and disinfects so many surfaces, even the kitchen sink,” is facing a recall because of possible bacterial contamination. The cleaner is manufactured by Clorox – the first brand most people think of when they think of bleach – and affects about 37 million bottles of product.…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit if I Didn’t Know How Much I Was Hurt?
Injuries, whether they’re from a car accident or from slipping on some ice, can be complex. You may feel immediate pain in some places, but sometimes, symptoms do not present themselves until a week or two later. If you thought you had no injuries, you probably didn’t think about filing a claim or lawsuit. But…
Read MoreWho Pays for the Ambulance After a Car Accident in Oklahoma City?
When you or a loved one is seriously injured in a car accident, you should call 9-1-1 to request an ambulance. But often, injured people forgo this step because the rising costs of emergency transport can cause substantial debts later. And should you end up using an ambulance for something that doesn’t require emergency medical…
Read MoreOil and Gas Workers Face Risks to Their Mental Health, Too
It is well known that workers in the oil and gas industry face many risks to their physical health. They work with heavy, complex equipment; dangerous chemicals; and in hazardous work environments. From explosions, to fires, to being crushed by vehicles, and falls from great heights, the dangers these workers face are almost more than…
Read MoreNew Rule Requiring Underride Guards on Big Rigs Is in Effect
It’s long been known that underride accidents with trucks are extremely dangerous and often fatal. There have been efforts to try and avoid these sorts of traffic collisions, including certain regulations that required underride guards on big rigs. These regulations were in place in preparation for the eventual federal law regarding semi-trucks and underride accident…
Read MoreThe Many Complications of Traumatic Amputation
Accidents happen every day. Often they are brought about by someone’s negligence, such as a distracted driver on their phone or carelessness by your boss at the warehouse. Sometimes, these accidents leave us with minor injuries: scrapes, bruises, or a twisted ankle. These take relatively little time to heal, and you may not even have…
Read MoreHow Hip and Pelvic Injuries From Car Accidents Can Affect Your Life
Car accidents happen every day, and despite our best efforts to follow the law and drive cautiously, sometimes a crash is unavoidable due to someone else’s negligence. When this happens, it is likely that you will suffer from some injuries, and the ones that we are going to discuss today are injuries to your hips…
Read MoreIs There a Link Between Tylenol®, Autism and ADHD?
Taking medications like Tylenol while you are pregnant may increase the risk of your child developing autism or AD/HD, according to multiple studies. Lawsuits are being filed around the country against Johnson & Johnson, which manufacturers Tylenol, as well as pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, which supply generic acetaminophen. A motion has been filed…
Read MoreThe Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications Arising from Paralysis
Some car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and other Oklahoma City accidents change lives forever. One type of life-changing injury that lasts a lifetime is paralysis. Patients with full or partial paralysis often must spend most of their life in a wheelchair or confined to their homes. In the best cases, victims can learn…
Read MoreHow Do Skin Grafts Help Oklahoma City Injury Victims?
Many accident victims in Oklahoma City require skin grafts due to burns, road rash, or other serious skin conditions or injuries. Some of the common causes of injuries that necessitate skin grafts include car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, oil and gas explosions, construction accidents, and other traumatic incidents. Some skin graft procedures cause some…
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