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Manslaughter Charge in Distracted Driving Death of OHP Trooper
Speeding and distracted driving are being blamed for a crash that killed an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and injured another. The 29-year-old driver has been charged in Seminole County for first-degree manslaughter. According to authorities, There was an...
Distracted Driving Simulators Save Lives
Do you drive distractedly? Are you texting, talking on the phone, eating or doing anything else that diverts your attention from the road? Furthermore, when you take your eyes off the road or are distracted from the primary task of driving, how much are you missing? A...
DUI Charge Following Train-Involved Crash in Oklahoma City
A driver who was arrested for crashing into two cars while trying to beat the crossing arms on a railroad track is sparking controversy about driver behavior around trains. Police say the incident happened at NW 122nd Street and Santa Fe Avenue in Oklahoma City. The...
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million in Risperdal Case
A Philadelphia court awarded $2.5 million to a man who grew 46DD breasts while taking the drug Risperdal. Risperdal is made by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary. Gynecomastia, enlargement of breast tissue in males, was an adverse effect of...
DePuy Hip Settlement Extended for Additional Patients
The makers of the ASR implant have extended the deadline for patients who were injured by the defective medical devices. Johnson & Johnson and DePuy announced this week that eligibility for the settlement fund would be extended to those who had hip replacement...
New Information Released, Charges Considered after Motorcycle Accident that Killed Oklahoma Teen
Accident reports just released by the Edmond Police Department shed more light on a tragic motorcycle accident which killed 16-year-old Lorean Ingram last month. On Jan. 26, a 40-year-old was riding eastbound on 2nd Street near Vista Lane in Edmond when a black BMW...
No Pay, No Play Law Struck Down by Oklahoma Supreme Court
For the past several years, uninsured Oklahoma drivers who were injured in an auto accident could not recover damages for pain and suffering. Known as the No Pay, No Play law, Oklahoma statutes punished uninsured drivers by only allowing them to recover compensation...
Oklahoma Highway Patrolman Killed, Another Injured While Responding to Accident
Two Highway Patrol Troopers were struck by a car while investigating an overturned semi-truck on 1-40 westbound late last Saturday night. The Troopers were hit around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31 near Shawnee. One Trooper was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was...
GM Begins Settling Ignition Switch Claims
Over 4,000 people have made a claim against General Motors Co. (GM) because of injuries or deaths attributable to faulty ignition switches in multiple makes and models of GM vehicles. The defective switches caused the vehicles to turn off if the car was jostled, or if...
Safety Tips When Your Vehicle Breaks Down
You hit a massive pothole, smoke starts billowing from your engine, or your car simply breaks down. Its almost inevitable: at some point you will experience trouble with your vehicle. However, if you're prepared, have the right supplies, exercise caution and know when...