by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 30, 2014 | Truck Accident
Many Truckers Plagued by Fatigue, Poor Health Commercial truck drivers are among the unhealthiest people in America, one factor contributing to their fatigue on the road. A recent study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine found that 34% of...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 24, 2014 | Personal Injury
Rise in Fall Fatalities Worries Health Experts Researchers at Stanford University have unearthed a disturbing trend: Fatalities from falls may soon surpass deaths from traffic crashes and firearms in the United States. In reporting on the study, painmedicinenews.com...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 17, 2014 | Car Accident, Distracted Driving
AAA Survey: Adult Drivers Use the Phone More Than Teen Drivers Adults are more likely to engage in distracting activities such as texting than novice drivers, according to a survey by the American Automobile Association. Two-thirds of drivers who completed the AAA...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 15, 2014 | Car Accident, Distracted Driving
Oklahoma Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Texting while Driving Oklahoma State Senator Susan Paddack has filed a bill to ban texting and driving in hopes of preventing car accidents throughout the state. Although Oklahoma already has distracted driving laws, Paddack wants to...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 10, 2014 | Car Accident
What Age is Too Old to Drive in Oklahoma? The U.S. population is getting older, and in response, highway safety experts are working to reduce auto crash injuries and fatalities among senior drivers. Unfortunately drivers over 70 are particularly prone to injuries or...
