Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Blog
Based on information released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 35,092 people died as a result of vehicle accidents in 2015. Oklahoma motorists may be surprised to learn that this figure represents a 7.2 increase over the number of traffic fatalities in 2014. The substantial increase in deaths within [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are considering proposals that would mandate the use of speed-limiting devices on commercial trucks. If approved, the regulations would apply to large vehicles of more than 26,000 poundsin Oklahoma and nationwide. The technology would prevent any driver [...]
For Oklahoma patients who suffer from a rare disease, finding appropriate treatment options that can alleviate their symptoms or pain can be very difficult. There are over 6,000 different rare diseases that each have their own symptoms that may vary from person to person. In total, it is estimated that [...]
One teen who was diagnosed with cancer was taking as many as 20 medications per day as his condition got worse. As his mother would soon learn, the complexities of medicine management make it easy to see why many Americans don't take their medication correctly. However, taking the wrong medication [...]
Oklahoma patients suffering from malignant mesothelioma may have heard of a study that could improve the way they are treated for this rare form of cancer. According to researchers from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and other hospitals, a certain protein can be used as a tool to assist [...]
Many Oklahoma residents could be suffering from a little-known and poorly understood bladder condition. The condition, known as interstitial cystitis, is difficult to diagnose and hard to treat, leaving many patients to suffer pain and discomfort for years without relief. Interstitial cystitis, also called "painful bladder syndrome," causes individuals to [...]
Oklahoma residents may be interested in reading about a study regarding the long-term effects associated with concussions. According to a study at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, physicians found that a large amount of student athletes who suffered repeated concussions also suffered brain injuries that were not detected until months [...]
Oklahoma residents may be aware that playing contact sports like football or rugby has been linked with degenerative brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy. While professional athletes have experienced medical professionals ready to help them with the latest diagnostic equipment at their disposal, not all of of the 44 million [...]
After a traumatic brain injury, there is a chance for short or long-term complications. The severity of the injury may play a role in the type of and severity of any complications or other effects of the injury. For some, a brain injury may lead to several days or weeks [...]
When evaluating a surgeon, an objective system is preferred by residents as well as those who train them. With an objective checklist, residents know what is expected of them as well as that they have the skills needed to be a safe and effective surgeon. At Johns Hopkins School of [...]
