Why Did Car Accident Fatalities Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
It would be logical to think that people staying at home or close to home during the pandemic would lead to fewer traffic deaths. Sadly, the reverse has proven to be true. A recent Los Angeles Times article reported a frightening statistic. There were more than 38,600 deaths on US roads in the last year,…
Read MoreOklahoma Bill Proposes Changing the Management of Fatal Vehicle Crashes
Immediately after a fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the trauma for family members, especially children, can be unbearable. An Oklahoma legislator is trying to help, filing a bill that would change how the bodies of accident victims are handled at the scene of fatal accidents. Current Oklahoma law requires that the victims of vehicle…
Read MoreFMCSA Now Requires Annual Inspections of Rear Impact Guards
Truck accidents, in general, are scary; however, one of the most terrifying truck crashes involves an underride accident. An underride accident happens when a passenger vehicle slides underneath a tractor-trailer truck. These types of accidents are often fatal, regardless of the speed of the vehicles. To avoid these types of Oklahoma City truck accidents from…
Read MoreWhat Happens When I Am Injured as a Rideshare Driver?
Rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft have influenced public transportation for the better. Passengers have the power through their smartphones to schedule a ride and travel anywhere at their convenience. Passengers are not the only people who benefit from these apps. People who want to make additional income and have a driver’s license and a…
Read MoreThe Issues Created by Cocktails-To-Go
It is safe to say that alcohol consumption increased during the pandemic shutdown, and liquor stores are not the only establishments that have been taking advantage of it. Some states – 33 to be exact – as well as the District of Columbia have passed local laws allowing some restaurants to serve alcohol on the…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Space Heaters
Winter is an exciting season for many people, with the cold weather ushering the holiday season and a new year. Some people enjoy the drop in temperatures and the chance to bundle up inside. However, with the transition into winter comes to the risks of fire and heating accidents, particularly space heater accidents. Just last…
Read MoreCunningham & Mears Wins $750,000 in Unanimous Verdict for Their Client
Cunningham & Mears is proud to announce that we recently won a $750,000 jury verdict on behalf of our client, a former U.S. Post Office worker. The insurance companies fought back for seven years against our client, but our team refused to back down from what was right. We are thrilled that our client finally…
Read MoreHow Serious Injuries and Accidents Cause Long-Term Emotional Trauma
Everyone who suffers a vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a construction accident, an oilfield accident, or an accident due to a product defect is likely to suffer anxiety and stress, along with their physical injuries. Victims worry about how they will pay their bills, if they’ll return to good health, and how their injuries…
Read MoreTruck Driving Is a Stressful Job
Truck driving is a financially rewarding profession for many residents of Oklahoma. The financial benefits are likely to increase as the demand for drivers increases while the number of people who have a commercial driver’s license is decreasing. The rewards are countered by many different types of stress. Truck workers often have to leave their…
Read MoreForklift Accidents and Injuries
Forklifts are used to help move heavy objects over short distances. The benefit of forklifts is that workers don’t need to use sophisticated pully, rope, and cable systems. The downside is that forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery that often cause crushing injuries, other serious injuries, and many deaths. Forklifts, according to Ace Lifting, are…
Read MoreWhy Tractor Accidents Are So Dangerous
Agriculture is a major Oklahoma industry. According to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Oklahoma has 86,000 farms (the 4th most in the country) covering 35.1 million acres. Agriculture in Oklahoma supports 188, 295 jobs and produces $28 billion in output. In their words, Oklahoma Agriculture is “literally feeding and clothing our state, our…
Read MoreFMCSA Imposes Strict Bans for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) issued new rules governing the duty of states, including Oklahoma, to ban drivers with substance abuse violations from operating a truck. Drivers of commercial trucks must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and keep their CDL current. A CDL is normally issued in the state where the driver…
Read MoreHours of Service Waivers for Truckers and Trucking Companies
Generally, there are rules that truck drivers must abide by to be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle. These sets of rules are known as the Hours of Service rules. Regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), these sets of rules were established to help decrease the risk of truck drivers succumbing…
Read MoreChevrolet Bolt Recalled Due to Battery Problem
In an effort to support climate change, the current administration plans to transform at least half of the vehicles in the United States from internal combustion to electricity by the year 2050. While the intentions are coming from a good place, some car manufacturers are already experiencing issues with the transformation of electric vehicles. One…
Read MoreAmusement Parks Are More Danger Than They’re Worth
If there was a ride that had the phrase “super death” in its description, would you avoid that ride like the plague or be the first in line to try it? Well, fortunately for some daredevils, there is a ride in Japan that is known for its “super death” acceleration. The Do-Dodonpa, a roller coaster…
Read MoreFMCSA Seeking Higher Standards for Truck Drivers with Vision Loss
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Medical Review Board is recommending the enforcement of stricter standards for truck drivers with vision loss. The five-member panel of physicians suggests an alternative vision standard for truck drivers who suffer from vision loss in one eye. Part of the proposed alternative vision standard is an increase of…
Read MoreDangers of Truck Accidents for Motorists
Second only to State Route 3, State Route 9 is one of the longest state highways in Oklahoma. Sadly, it is also one of the deadliest. Between 2010 and 2016, there were 50 fatal crashes that occurred on State Route 9, resulting in the deaths of 60 people. The majority of those accidents, sadly, occurred…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving Large Vehicles in and Around Oklahoma City
If you own an SUV or pickup truck, and you feel like you’re driving around in a powerful tank, that’s because you might be. Car lovers have noticed the trend in the growing and spacious sizes of vehicles and have started to compare the sizes of some large vehicles to the equivalent of World War…
Read MoreSnell Changes Motorcycle Helmet Standards
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a high-quality standard of safety for helmets. Unfortunately, with its recent changes to its testing formula for motorcycle helmets, it may have fallen short in that area. Because the Department of Transportation’s standards for motorcycle helmets were outdated at best and obsolete…
Read MoreAmazon Open to Fighting Consumer Lawsuits
Amazon is setting itself apart from other businesses again – though, depending on how one looks at it, not in a positive way. During a time when most, if not all, companies have forced their employees and customers to resolve legal matters using alternative means such as arbitration, Amazon has decided to change its terms…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Issues Another Chevy Bolt Recall for Battery Issues
General Motors has decided, for the second time, to recall some older Chevrolet Bolts in order to fix the constant battery problems. If not addressed, these battery problems can put the driver and passengers’ lives at risk by setting the car on fire. The second recall occurred after two Bolts that were fixed after the…
Read MoreNew Medical Advances in Prosthetic Technology
One of the most difficult injuries to recover from in any accident is the loss of a leg, arm, foot, or hand. Amputation injuries are usually due to car accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, and product defect accidents. The recovery process is harsh because injury victims lose function in part of their body, they experience…
Read MoreWhat Types of Therapists Might You Need After a Serious Car Crash?
Car accidents cause many different injuries. Drivers, passengers, and bystanders may suffer a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other live-altering injuries. Many car accident victims require surgery. Victims of Oklahoma City accidents often need to treat with specialists such as neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain management doctors. The medical care that often requires that…
Read MoreMost Baby Sleep Aids Don’t Work. Some Are Downright Deadly.
Every parent would love to get more sleep when they have a newborn. The problem is clear: babies are “bad” sleepers. They get up at all hours of the morning and night, and that means Mom and Dad have to get up, too. Many parents are willing to pay a lot for help getting their…
Read MoreDrones Are the New Way to Reconstruct How Car Accidents Happen
Auto reconstruction experts use a variety of methods to help show how a car, truck, or any type of vehicle crash occurred. They start by making a visual inspection of the accident site. They review police reports and the damaged cars. Many experts use computer graphics and other software programs to help show who caused…
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