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BRAIN: New Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
In April, President Obama announced a sweeping research initiative intended to expand our knowledge of the human brain and our ability to treat ailments and injuries of the brain, including traumatic brain injury (TBI). Entitled Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN), the imitative is intended to map the brain and evoke an investigative and… Read More »
When Your Child Has Been Injured or Killed in an Accident
When a child is injured or killed in an accident caused by negligence, parents are often emotionally distraught and unsure about the best course of action. Aside from seeking immediate medical attention for the injuries your child has suffered, contacting an experienced attorney is the best way for you to protect your and your child’s… Read More »
How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to place a loved one in the care of a nursing home is a serious one. It is often the best possible solution for an elderly person and his or her family. Unfortunately, the decision is a difficult one with elder abuse within nursing homes becoming a growing problem. Elder abuse can come… Read More »
A Pedestrian Struck Outside of a Crosswalk Can Still Bring a Personal Injury Claim
If a pedestrian in Oklahoma is struck by a vehicle while walking outside of the crosswalk, he or she is not barred from filing a lawsuit to receive compensation for injuries that occurred as a result. The state has a comparative negligence system — Title 23, §12-§14 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This means that the… Read More »
Increasing Motorcycle Safety in Oklahoma
Unfortunately, motorcycle crashes and fatalities are on the rise in Oklahoma. Fatalities rose from 75 in 2010 to 94 in 2011. In 2010, the State Highway Safety Office reported that 1,377 people were injured in motorcycle accidents. In response to this increase, the state Public Safety Department is working with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s motorcycle… Read More »
Defects in Roads Can Cause Serious Accidents
Anyone who drives knows that wet conditions such as rain and snow can wreak havoc with driving conditions. A normal commute can double in time, and as you drive you may pass one or more cars that have left the roadway and landed in a ditch. While no one can control the weather, it is… Read More »
Dog Bites Under Oklahoma Law
Dog bite incidents have made the news lately, and it is no surprise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and almost one in five of those who are bitten require medical attention as a result. Unfortunately, children are at a high risk for… Read More »
The Clock Is Ticking on Your Personal Injury Claim
Whether your injuries are the result of a slip-and-fall, motor vehicle accident or a defective product, you have a limited amount of time to file your personal injury claim. If your claim is filed after the Oklahoma statute of limitations has expired, you can be barred from receiving any compensation for the personal injuries you… Read More »
Despite the Risks, Distracted Driving Is Still on the Rise
Distracted drivers endanger not only themselves, but also occupants of other vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk. With the rising popularity of smartphones, the problem only continues to get worse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers who use hand-held devices are four times more likely to get into… Read More »
Car Accidents Can Cause Serious Brain Injury
Serious car crashes can lead to a host of problems for those who survive as well as for their families. Victims with catastrophic injuries may face years of physical therapy and emotional trauma as well as loss of their current, future and potential earnings. When negligence is involved, victims may be able to seek compensation… Read More »