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  1. Local High School Taking Steps to Improve Driver Safety as Children Go Back to School

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    As Tulsa children head back to school, law enforcement, school officials and city leaders are urging area drivers to focus on safety during this busy time. Driver safety is a major concern for the Tulsa community, as auto accidents can lead to serious injuries and death. If you or someone you love has been injured by a negligent driver, the Edwards Law Firm's skilled personal injury lawyers in Tu…Read More

  2. Oklahoma has Third-Worst Drivers in the Country, survey finds

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    If you have ever complained that Oklahoma has some of the worst drivers on U.S. roadways, new research shows that you may be right. A new survey from financial technology firm SmartAsset found that Oklahoma has the third-worst drivers in the country — news our personal injury lawyers in Tulsa were shocked to hear. The survey combines research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati…Read More

  3. CDC Advises States to Keep Teenagers Off the Road at Night

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    After releasing a new report on fatal car crashes involving teenagers, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are advising states to increase nighttime driving restrictions for teenagers. The CDC report examined fatal crashes involving 16 and 17-year-olds between 2009 and 2014 and found that 31 percent of crashes happened between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Also, 57 perce…Read More

  4. Road Rage Common Among Majority of Drivers

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    According to a recent study, a majority of drivers admit to aggression and dangerous behaviors known as “road rage” while behind the wheel. Approximately 80 percent of U.S. drivers say they have displayed road rage, anger, or aggression one or more times in the past year. The AAA Foundation for Safety survey says eight million drivers have admitted to extreme behaviors while driving. Commonly …Read More

  5. Concussion Rates Doubled for U.S. Children

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    A new study reveals that concussions among children and teenagers have doubled in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 284,000 children end up in the emergency room every year with sports or recreation-related concussions. Because that figure only represents those who go to the emergency room, many experts believe the actual number could be cl…Read More

  6. Honda and Acura Airbags More Dangerous Than Previously Thought

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    The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently announced that some defective Takata airbag are much more dangerous than originally thought. New tests indicate that the chances of a dangerous airbag inflator rupture are as high as 50 percent. The NHTSA is asking the media and the public to spread the word about these airbags so vehicle owners can fix the problem immedia…Read More

  7. Fireworks Safety Tips

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    Roughly 230 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month surrounding Independence Day. More than half of these injuries are burns, and roughly one-third of them are to the hands and fingers. Another nearly 20 percent of injuries are to the face, eyes and nose. If you were injured by fireworks, and it was at no fault of your own, please reach out to our per…Read More

  8. Study Shows Prevalence of Resident-on-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes

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    According to a recent study, nursing home resident-on-resident abuse occurs at a much higher rate than anticipated, with approximately one in five residents experiencing some form of abuse from another resident. If you believe you or a loved one is in need of a nursing home abuse attorney in Tulsa, choose our team at The Edwards Law Firm. Contact us today to get started. About The Study For one mo…Read More

  9. New Law Aims to Protect Rental Car Consumers from Car Defects

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    On June 1, 2016, a new law went into effect requiring rental agencies to repair any safety defects open on their vehicles prior to renting them to customers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Fleets with more than 35 vehicles must remove vehicles with active recalls from their fleets until they are properly repaired. If you were injured from a car with an act…Read More

  10. Cell Phone Radiation Linked to Cancer

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    Amidst growing concern regarding the dangers of cell phone radiation, researchers have released findings from a new study that identified a small link between cell phone radiation and cancer. The researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences exposed rats to doses of radiation every day for two years and compared the results to a control group of rats that were not exposed …Read More

  11. Oklahoma Troopers Enforcing Work Zone Safety After Recent Fatality

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    A worker from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) was hit and killed by an oncoming car in a construction zone on Wednesday, May 18. The worker was an 18-year superintendent and was supervising a brush removal project on Highway 20 near the Mayes and Delaware County lines when the incident happened. His death marked the 60th employee killed in the history of the department, which has …Read More

  12. NHTSA’s Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins

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    With statewide law enforcement officials out in full force to distribute tickets, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) kicked off its Click It or Ticket Campaign to warn Oklahoma vehicle passengers of the need to buckle up day and night. The message is a simple, yet effective strategy to create awareness about an important issue: seat belts save lives. Our personal injury lawyer…Read More

  13. Takata Airbag Recall Grows Again

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    The largest safety recall in history just grew even larger with the addition of 40 million defective Takata airbags(http://www.edwardslawok.com/takata-airbag-recall-lawyers.html) to the already massive list of recalled vehicles. The defective devices have been linked to 11 deaths and more than 100 injuries. Previous recalls throughout the last decade have included 24 million vehicles manufacture…Read More

  14. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Highlighted in May

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    A motorcyclist is killed each day on Texas roadways. To improve safety and commemorate the 455 Texas motorcyclists who lost their lives in 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation has launched an educational campaign for May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This will hopefully decrease the number of motorcycle accidents on the road. The “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” in…Read More

  15. Cars and Trucks Causing More and More Pedestrian Deaths

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    A new report issued this spring by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association reveals there were more pedestrian deaths in 2015 compared with 2014 statistics. In 2015, 10 percent more pedestrians died due to motorcycle, truck and vehicle collisions. If you were injured in a motorcycle, truck or auto collision at no fault of your own, reach out to our truck accident attorneys in Tulsa at The Edwar…Read More

  16. Distracted Driving Awareness Month Crackdown

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    As Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, local, state and federal law enforcement have joined forces to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted. They will also be out in large numbers enforcing the state’s texting and driving laws. Many Oklahomans, along with other Americans, drive while eating, drinking, checking social media and sending emails. These forms of dis…Read More