The holiday season brings with it increased traffic on streets and highways throughout Oklahoma. Sadly, distracted driving, drunk driving and other dangerous behaviors are part of this mix. While dangers are prevalent, taking a few commonsense precautions can decrease...
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Is distracted driving really that dangerous?
Imagine you're driving to the grocery store. It's not that far, and you need to make the trip quick because you have to be back home for a virtual conference call. You're thinking about what you need to buy, and you're checking your phone for updates on your meeting....
Proving negligence in multi-vehicle car accidents
Multi-vehicle crashes have been occurring across the country for many years. Reportedly, one of these car accidents stretched over two miles, the longest crash on record, and involved 194 vehicles. Fortunately, no one lost their life. Recovering damages after such...
Road rage can cause catastrophic car accidents in an instant
While cellphones are typically regarded as the primary source of distractions for drivers in Oklahoma and other states, the distractions associated with acts of aggression and road rage are just as important. Many drivers with short tempers need no more than a traffic...
Car accidents often cause hidden whiplash injuries
Motorists in Oklahoma and across the nation face similar hazards whenever they take to the roads. Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and no one knows whether they will encounter drunk, distracted or speeding drivers. Getting a medical evaluation soon after a...
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in Oklahoma
Throughout the state of Oklahoma, it is very obvious that traffic has increased in recent years. Because so many vehicles are sharing the same roadways, just going for a short drive can potentially turn into a serious crash. Tragically, car...
Car accidents can happen without warning
Many Oklahoma residents are well aware that roadways across the state are becoming more and more crowded. With so many vehicles sharing the road, car accidents are nearly unavoidable. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye without warning. Fortunately,...
Daylight saving timing increases car crash risk
Daylight saving time could increase the risk of car crashes for drivers in Oklahoma and elsewhere according to a new study. The study, which was published in Current Biology, is the most comprehensive research ever conducted on the link between traffic accidents and...
Avoiding adverse drug events with five steps
Four out of five adults in Oklahoma and across the U.S. take prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs or supplements at least once a week. Moreover, around one-third of all adults simultaneously take five or more medications. One can easily see how this can...
Report gives 10 cities where car accidents happen the most
A report from the nonprofit Go Safe Labs has ranked the top 10 worst cities for auto accidents. Researchers based their list on accident numbers in 2019, a year in which 953,630 car crashes took place. Oklahoma residents may be displeased to hear that Oklahoma City...
