How to avoid jackknifing on the road
Losing control of your vehicle in Oklahoma is always a scary prospect, but if you’re a trucker, you might have to deal with a situation that’s nearly exclusive to commercial vehicles. When a commercial truck spins out of control, the trailer can flip around the cab at a 90-degree angle in a process called jackknifing. […]
More died on the Oklahoma roads in 2020 despite fewer drivers
Auto accidents can happen under a variety of circumstances with various causes. Oklahomans might be under the impression that there is a direct link between the number of vehicles on the road and the number of accidents with injuries and fatalities. That belief was put to the test in 2020 as the ongoing health crisis […]
Should you settle your car accident claim?
Victims of motor vehicle accidents need compensation and closure. The compensation can help them secure the medical treatment they need while at the same time offsetting lost wages and addressing pain and suffering. Closure can help a victim move on with life so that they can devote their attention to their recovery. These two factors […]
Methods determining fault after a car crash
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 7 million motor vehicle accidents were reported in 2018, resulting in over 36,000 deaths and 2.7 million injuries. While 4.8 million crashes resulted only in property damage, it doesn’t mean they were painless for the drivers involved. When it comes to assessing fault, there are […]
How to calculate damages in a personal injury case
If you are hurt or experience property loss in an Oklahoma car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, there is a good chance that you and the driver who caused the crash will disagree on how much you should be paid. Furthermore, that person’s attorney and insurance provider will also likely take steps […]
Impaired driving continues to be a problem in Oklahoma
Unfortunately, many families across Oklahoma know the reality of impaired driving. A person who chooses to drive after drinking alcohol or doing drugs puts their lives at risk along with everyone they meet along the way. Families who are affected by an impaired driver do have legal rights. Impaired driving in Oklahoma Impaired drivers in […]
Are hands-free calls safer?
News outlets and entertainment media alike continue to remind people about the hazards of becoming distracted while driving. Even with this attention, distracted driving seems to be a problem that simply will not go away. Even with safer options and legal consequences, drivers continue to be distracted. Since cellphones became mainstays decades ago, drivers almost […]
Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink if you plan on driving?
Were you involved in a car crash caused by a drunk driver this past Labor Day weekend? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each day 29 individuals lose their lives in collisions involving a drunk driver, and this number only increases on holidays such as Labor […]
Sleepy drivers can cause costly and deathly car crashes
Taking on the task of driving is not only difficult to do while drowsy, but extremely dangerous too. The problem is so many working adults have careers, on and off the road, that have strenuous hours, including early and overnight shifts. Having a poor work/life balance and other one-off instances lead to far too many […]
Two persons killed in head-on crash in Hughes County
Head-on collisions generally leave victims in both vehicles with serious injuries. A recent accident in Hughes County appears to have disproved this rule by killing two people in one vehicle and leaving the driver and passenger in the other vehicle with relatively minor injuries. The accident occurred when a vehicle heading west on Highway 270 […]