Will you get compensated if you’re hit by a drunk driver?
Whenever you’re involved in a serious auto collision, it’s important to note that there isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be compensated. However, if you are struck and the other driver has insurance or the means to compensate you through other methods, then you have the right to seek that compensation. When you’re caught up in […]
What are the safest used vehicles for teens?
Parents of teenage drivers have a lot to address. Getting a teenager into driver’s education can be a logistics nightmare for a busy family. There are also numerous expenses, from the course itself to vehicle costs and insurance when your teen driver finally gets their license. Although initially your teenager may drive household vehicles because […]
Fatalities increased from motorists running red lights
If you have ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Oklahoma, chances are it involved a vehicle running a red light. These types of crashes are increasing along with the number of serious injuries and fatalities that they cause. Statistics on red-light crashes The AAA Foundation indicates that 28% of deaths involving MVA […]
What causes rollover accidents?
Rollover accidents are dangerous, as they have the potential to crush the occupants inside a vehicle, roll over limbs of those who may have had their hands or arms outside the car and even result in impalement injuries if tree branches or other debris enter the vehicle. These crashes are more likely under certain circumstances […]
The difference between recklessness and negligence in a car crash
Car crashes happened for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, neither driver is directly to blame. If there’s a defective component in one of the vehicles or extreme, inclement weather, drivers could lose control and cause collisions. However, most crashes are the responsibility of one of the people involved. Someone chose not to maintain their vehicle, […]
Car seat mistakes could increase injury risks
Most Oklahoma parents of young children know that using car seats to transport children is required in their state. While a majority of parents comply with the law and make their small children ride in car seats, many do not install the seats correctly in their vehicles. Certain mistakes can increase the risks of injury […]
Study weighs injury risk for women drivers despite seat belt use
In Oklahoma, people are increasingly avoiding serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Despite the benefit of safety advancements with innovations like automatic braking and lane departure warning, the most basic step for safety is to wear a seat belt. However, even people who buckle up might be injured and lose their lives in a […]
Four persons injured in fiery crash of semis on Turner Turnpike
The stormy weather that is sweeping across the southern portion of the U.S. has exacted a fearsome toll in traffic accidents and injuries. One of the most destructive accidents occurred on Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma on the Turner Turnpike just west of the exit for Hiwassee Road. The accident The accident involved four semi-trailer trucks […]
Accident reconstruction could support your personal injury claim
Most car accidents seem pretty straightforward. One person makes a mistake or acts in a negligent way that results in a collision and injuries. But in some circumstances, the facts of the accident and who to blame are more difficult to determine. This might be especially true if multiple vehicles are involved and everyone has […]
Fatal crash in Muskogee County
Our roadways tend to be a little more sparce than other parts of the state and country, especially during these times of increased telework. However, regardless of the number of vehicles on the road, there is always danger. Inattentive and distracted drivers are all around us, and at any point, they can cause an accident. […]