When you’re driving, you’re only as safe as the drivers around you. All it takes is one person to make a mistake and cause a serious accident, and you could suffer significant injuries. You may have been following all the traffic rules and laws, but you can still be...
Night driving poses challenges that can surprise even seasoned drivers traveling on familiar roads. Darkness can reduce visibility and increase accident risks. Furthermore, Oklahoma's roads become riskier after sunset due to factors like poor visibility, driver...
After being injured in a motor vehicle crash, you may assume that filing an auto accident claim will yield proper compensation. Unfortunately, that is not always the case because insurance companies are only required to pay up to the limits of the at-fault driver's...
Some people argue that the driving age just should not be 16. One piece of evidence they point to is that teenagers have vastly higher fatal accident rates. Per the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, for example, their fatal crash rate is three times as high as...
In today's world, it seems like everyone is distracted by something. While this generally may not be an issue, it can still be dangerous. Distracted drivers make up a large portion of auto accidents. Just like any other kind of auto accident, distracted driving can...
Reckless driving is a bit confusing because it can include numerous different violations. The person may be speeding, for instance, or they might run a red light. But these events on their own are not necessarily reckless driving. The key lies in whether or not the...
After a car accident, you may be able to recover damages. By filing a car accident claim, you may receive compensation for medical bills, vehicle repair costs, financial difficulties and pain and suffering. However, to help bolster your accident case, there are a few...
Most people probably aren’t aware that it’s illegal in Oklahoma to drive in the left lane of a road unless a driver is passing a vehicle. Few people are cited for that violation, and typically only if they’re impeding traffic because they’re driving too slowly. Those...
Drivers can overtake and pass slow-moving vehicles provided they observe speed limits. However, they need to follow passing rules to eliminate the chances of accidents. Here is what to know about this passing and being passed in Oklahoma: Passing A vehicle overtaking...
Any type of car accident can result in severe injuries. One of the most serious injuries that a person can suffer is head trauma. This has the potential to result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Generally, severe injuries stem from a loss of consciousness....