Posts by Ryan Y. Cunningham
Oklahoma City Attorneys Helping Veterans Stationed at Camp Lejeune
On August 10, 2022, the President of the United Stated signed “The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act” into law, after a long and grueling battle. The PACT Act contains multiple provisions to help veterans who have suffered from life-altering, and often terminal, illnesses as a…
Read MoreDriving a Commercial Truck Is Getting More Dangerous
There are numerous reasons why driving a truck is dangerous – for drivers and anyone in the path of the truck. Many truck drivers operate their vehicles while they are tired, even though the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has hours of service rules. Many truck drivers are pressured to meet unrealistic delivery schedules. All…
Read MoreWhy Is Swab Rig Work Dangerous?
A recent tragic case in Major County revealed that an oilfield worker died while working on a swab rig. The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office and the OSHA Oklahoma City Office are investigating. The accident occurred right before 9:00am, which is when the Sheriff’s Office in Major County received a call for help. According to a…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Why Distracted Driving Isn’t Worth It
For those of us who have been driving for years and years, we’ve become quite comfortable behind the wheel. We know our own cars and how they react, how quickly they stop, how much room we need to maneuver them. While this second-nature ease allows us to control our vehicles every day, it can also…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Oklahoma Bridge Strikes
There is no shortage of risks associated with being a truck driver, no matter what state you’re in. The long hours, the uneven center of gravity, and the all-around difference in mass between a truck and standard passenger vehicles means every driver knows just how dangerous it can be. Extensive training and safety measures teach…
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicle Law in Oklahoma Allows for Risks
As innovation drives the nation forward in terms of new, exciting inventions, we discover gaps in safety and regulation as we come across them. This is just the typical process of creation; however, car manufacturers seem to have a habit of testing newer technology on their customers — whether they admit it or not. While…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Damages if the Negligent Party Dies?
Accidents happen. It is a part of life that we must live with no matter how safe we are. However, when you are injured in a car, construction, truck, or any other type of accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Holding the at-fault party accountable for their negligence ensures that…
Read MoreCan I Sue if I Get Sick from Living Near a Drill Site?
Oklahoma is home to thousands of gas and oil wells, which is good for the state’s economy. On the other hand, it is also bad for your health. The more traditional method of most of these wells involves a drill sent into the ground to access reservoirs underneath the surface. The known risks of this…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Get Into an Accident With a Delivery Truck?
Delivery trucks have taken over the roads of Oklahoma City in recent years. With so many companies fighting for top spots against Amazon, it seems like these trucks are everywhere. Between Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and independent couriers, you will be hard-pressed to find a street without a delivery truck on it. Quartz reports that…
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles Finally Have Official Safety Standards
The future waits for no one and happens way faster than anyone expects. What was science fiction only 10 or so years ago now actually exists — cars that drive themselves! It has long since been a dream to be chauffeured safely around by your car, allowing you to nap and stream and chat to…
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