Uninsured drivers are a major concern for modern motorists. People who do not carry the basic liability insurance required by law can put others in precarious situations if they cause crashes. Thankfully, only a small percentage of drivers eschew coverage entirely....
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Can faulty car parts lead to crash liability in Oklahoma?
Driver errors are not the only cause of car crashes in Oklahoma. Sometimes, a hidden defect in a vehicle—such as faulty brakes or a failed airbag—can cause serious accidents and raise complex questions about who is liable. This situation may feel especially...
What to do if you’re injured in a rideshare accident
Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we get around. Whether you're headed to work, an event or just out for the evening, hopping into someone else’s car is now as simple as tapping your phone. But accidents can still happen, sometimes when you least...
Some vehicle models are more crash-prone than others
Not all vehicles offer the same level of protection in the event of a crash. Some models are simply more prone to accidents than others often due to a mix of design flaws, performance characteristics and/or lack of safety features. Insurance industry studies and...
3 reasons a fracture could become a catastrophic injury
When people classify an injury as catastrophic, they usually mean that the injury in question has resulted in permanent consequences. Spinal cord injuries cause lifelong functional limitations, and they also cause permanent financial challenges in the form of...
Dangerous toys: Product liability and child injuries
Few things are more joyful than watching a child at play, knowing that you were able to bring a little fun to your child's day can be satisfying. However, when a toy turns dangerous, that joy can quickly turn into terror. Parents trust that the products they bring...
What does it mean for a driver to be underinsured?
Some drivers don't care about breaking the law. They may drive without a valid license or after their insurance coverage has lapsed. Obviously, when highly irresponsible drivers cause crashes, the other people involved may have challenges ahead. However, even those...
Protect your ears: Lessons from 3M’s earplugs lawsuit
Consumers expect that products sold to them have surpassed quality standards and are safe for use. However, the recent controversy surrounding 3M’s Combat Arms earplugs reveals the potential risks when standards are not met. This case, involving a $6 billion,...
Does your car’s color affect your safety?
With all the safety features in modern vehicles, you probably wouldn’t even consider “paint color” to be important – but it is. Your vehicle’s color may be a reflection of your personal preferences – or, maybe, it just happened to be what was available when you were...
Signs of rabies following an unprovoked dog attack
Dog attacks are distressing, and when an attack occurs by an animal that may be infected with rabies, the stakes of such circumstances can be particularly high. Rabies is a potentially fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans....