Archive for November, 2011

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Nov

Oklahoma Woman Charged In Connection With Fatal Crash

November 29, 2011

The dangers of drunk driving have hit home for one Oklahoma woman and the family of a man she is responsible for killing in a car crash last Wednesday. According to KTUL News, the 40-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the accident.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol says that the accident happened along Highway 59 near Grove, Oklahoma, at around 3:00 in the afternoon. Troopers say they believe the woman was driving under the influence of alcohol when she veered off the road while maneuvering a turn and struck a retaining wall near the highway. The impact caused her 47-year-old, male passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, to be partially ejected from the 2004 Chevrolet. He was pronounced dead at the scene once paramedics arrived.

Studies by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) have shown a link between alcohol and lack of seat belt use.  They found 38 percent of motorists involved in crashes used seat belts when the accident was not alcohol related, but the number dropped to 18 percent when alcohol was involved.

The Oklahoma Auto Accident Attorneys at J. Colbert Injury Lawyers would like to encourage motorists to keep Oklahoma’s roadways safe by always buckling up and refraining from drinking if you are going to get behind the wheel. These two simple decisions could save your life, or that of another person.

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Nov

OSU Women’s BasketBall Coach And Assistant Killed In Plane Crash

November 22, 2011

Last Thursday evening, the head women’s basketball coach for Oklahoma Statue University, Kurt Budke, and his assistant, Miranda Serna, were killed when their small, single-engine went down in an Arkansas Wildlife Management area. According to News Channel 4, the coaches died with the pilot of the PA-28 Cherokee aircraft, former State Senator Olin Branstetter, and his wife, Paula.

Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are still working to determine why the plane went down, but have determined the crash happened at 4:10 PM as the coaches were returning from a recruiting trip.

The crash happened 10 months after the 10th Anniversary of a plane crash that killed 10 members of the men’s basketball team as they returned home from a game. Since that crash, the school has required that all air crafts ridden by players undergo a vigorous inspection to ensure the plane is functioning correctly.

The Oklahoma Wrongful Death Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers often handle cases for families of victims who have been killed in accidents no fault of their own. Get in touch with us today to discuss your case.

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Nov

Three Oklahoma City Students Injured In Elevator Shaft

November 15, 2011

Three students at an Oklahoma City school were injured Tuesday after being trapped in an elevator shaft in a school building. According to News Channel 4, the accident took place on the campus of Classen School of Advanced Studies, located at the corner of Classen Boulevard and NW 18th Street, at 11:20 this morning.

Authorities say an administrator was on the elevator when he began to hear screaming coming form underneath. Upon investigation, he found the two seventh graders and a sixth grader trapped in the shaft beneath the machinery. He immediately contacted 911 and rescuers had the girls freed within 35 minutes. Investigators are unsure how the accident occurred.

Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman, Lara O’Leary, stated that the students were transported to University of Oklahoma Medical Center by ambulance. One of the girls was in need of emergency treatment, while the other two suffered non-life threatening back and leg injuries.

Officials with OKC Public Schools said that although the accident happened in a part of the building that has not undergone recent renovations the rest of the building has seen, the elevator was inspected for safety less than a week ago.

The Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers often handle cases where injured victims were hurt in accidents caused at no fault of their own. If you have suffered a similar accident, contact us today by filling out a free online consultation form to talk about your case further.

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8
Nov

Three Accidents Involving Oklahoma City Police Officers In 24 Hours

November 8, 2011

The Oklahoma City Police Department says two officers were injured during a string of three crashes within a 24-hour period last week. According to News Channel 4, the accidents happened between Friday and Saturday.

A spokesperson for the Department, Sergeant Gary Knight, stated the first accident happened in the early morning hours of Friday at the intersection of 44 and Agnew, when a driver ran a red light and struck the front end of the officer’s cruiser as he passed through the intersection. The officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Not long after the first accident, a second occurred at MLK Boulevard and El Reno. No injuries were reported from the minor fender bender.

The final accident came as an officer had a vehicle pulled over on I-44. He was gathering information about the driver, when suddenly a vehicle hit the squad car from behind. He had apparently swerved off the road to avoid missing a slowing vehicle in front of him in the right hand lane. Unfortunately, when he swerved off the road, he put himself on a direct path into the rear of the stopped patrol car. The officer was taken to a local hospital where he was expected to make a full recovery.

The Oklahoma Auto Accident Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers would like to urge all drivers to move into the left lane when you see an officer with a stopped vehicle on the side of the road.

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Nov

Death Of High School Football Player Sparks Controversy in Oklahoma Town

November1, 2011

The death of a local football player after complications from an injury and another player being hospitalized days later with an on-field injury has the town of Edmond, Oklahoma, divided as to whether the district is doing it’s part to protect players. News Channel 4 reports both accidents happened during practice.

A 16-year-old Edmond North player died two weeks ago after suffering a broken leg in practice. He was taken to the hospital and treated for the fracture, but died the following day due to complications from what doctor’s believe was possibly a blood clot. Barely a week after the defensive lineman passed, a sophomore on the team broke a rib during practice and was taken to the hospital later by his parents. There, doctors discovered liver and spleen damage along with the fractured bone. The teen was treated and is expected to fully recover.

Some citizens believe Edmond schools should be doing more to protect students on the field. One parent suggested more rigorous testing, like that done for college athletes, be done on those wanting to go out for teams. He stated heart and bone density tests could better qualify potential players. In the meantime, the district has insisted that player safety is their top priority, but have taken no action following the injuries.

The Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys at J. Colbert Injury Lawyers want you to tell us what you think by posting to our Facebook page. Should more be done to protect high school athletes on the field?

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