Distraction while driving has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. You probably can't drive anywhere without seeing at least one person texting while driving, despite more people readily acknowledging how dangerous such actions can be. The proliferation...
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Month: March 2020
Statewide figures show the grim reality of motorcycle crashes
Motorcyclists have little protection compared to occupants of other motor vehicles. This is likely one of the reasons a staggering 80% of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, while the same is true for just 20% of car crashes. In Oklahoma, officials...
Oklahoma workers’ compensation covers more than medical costs
Workers' compensation is an insurance program that helps protect employed people from financial losses related to illnesses or injuries they acquire because of their job. As a result, quite a few people think of medical coverage specifically when reflecting on...
Heavy traffic puts you at risk of an accident: Follow these tips
Every day, thousands upon thousands of people in the Oklahoma City area commute to and from school and work. If you’re among them, you know that navigating traffic is a way of life. Not only is heavy traffic frustrating, but it also puts your safety at risk....
What benefits does workers’ compensation offer surviving family?
Most workplace accidents result in minor injuries that may require medical care and time away from work. The worst-case scenario for one of these incidents is when a workplace issue proves fatal, claiming the life of one or more workers. If you work in a dangerous...
Oklahoma’s car seat laws
Child Passenger Safety Restraints or car seats are important to keeping your children safe. Seat belts aren’t made to protect smaller bodies, so a car seat gives the extra protection they need to be secure. As your child grows, they need a different type of car seat...
Texting: A real hazard that has significant consequences
You’ve done it before, just like most people who drive: You see that someone texted you and send them back a message. Maybe you did it at a stoplight, stop sign or when you were the only person on the roads, but the reality is that texting and driving is a hazard at...