Having an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted-living facility is a difficult position to be in. By and large, it’s what’s best for everyone, but there still might be lingering feelings of guilt and helplessness. In these situations, peace of mind is...
Here’s how it is supposed to go: You pay an insurance company every month so you’re protected in the event of a car wreck. When the wreck happens, the insurance company gives you money or replaces the damaged goods. Contract fulfilled. In theory, it sounds good. In...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left much of the world reeling. While it’s a gravely serious concern for everyone, the elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable. As of July 9, 1,129 residents and 677 staff members have been infected across Oklahoma nursing homes and...
Accidents happen and can result in serious injuries. Maybe you were rear-ended at an intersection and hurt your neck, or you slipped on liquid at the store and broke your leg. These injuries can have a big impact on daily life and affect your ability to work or...
There’s no way around it. Insurance is mandatory. Whether it’s for you, your home or your car, you pay your premium each month hoping that you’ll never need to file a claim. But when that fateful day does come and you need your insurance company’s help, you expect...
Many people walk about daily life without thinking or worrying about a car hitting them. But collisions involving pedestrians can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. Victims may need hospitalization and intensive physical therapy that can last for months if...
Teens see driving as a stepping-stone towards freedom. But parents often have concerns about their readiness for the road, and justifiably so. Research shows that teen drivers have a higher rate of deadly crashes compared to adults. According to the CDC, in 2016...
Highways have changed interstate travel for hundreds of millions of drivers since they were first built in the mid-20th century. Highways allow for safe, long-distance travel at higher speeds than public roadways. Though highways make travel easier, they also present...
If you drive, left turns are daily, routine events that most people have no problems with. It’s not hard, really. You just signal and slow down, check for oncoming and crossing traffic, and turn. However, left turns can have dangerous consequences if you’re not...
Driving is a huge responsibility that requires constant focus and awareness. But you can’t always count on other drivers on the road to keep their focus or awareness. This inattention can lead to dangerous lane changes, which in turn can lead to serious collisions....
