Oklahoma has state laws against texting while driving. You could end up ticketed for texting at the wheel. Those involved in a crash who have their phone in hand prior to the wreck could end up declared liable for the collision and any damages that resulted. Plenty of...
Car wrecks can be expensive, but car insurance is typically available for at least one of the parties involved in a motor vehicle collision. In Oklahoma, where the state requires liability insurance, someone affected by a crash caused by another driver can make a...
Many Oklahoma drivers know the feeling of getting in a car accident. According to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, 61,739 motor vehicle accidents happened in this state in 2020. When accidents happen, it's common to walk away from this stressful situation...
The worst of all accidents on Oklahoma highways can be the ones involving several vehicles. Not only are there often injured passengers in the vehicles, but other circumstances such as leaked fuel could be very dangerous. Avoiding involvement in these types of...
When you get into a motor vehicle accident, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and not know what to do next. However, there are some key steps you can take to help ensure your safety. Move to a safe location If you are able to, move your vehicle to the side of the road or...
Sometimes, you might find yourself dealing with an aggressive driver while on Oklahoma roads. This is typically someone who might follow you too closely or someone who could even try to run you off the road. Here are a few ways to try to protect yourself. Stopping...
One of any parent's worst fears is dealing with the loss of a child. With that in mind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists car accidents as one of the leading causes of death among children. Fortunately, parents in Oklahoma can prevent this from...
If you've been in a car accident in Oklahoma, it's common to experience pain as your body heals. With that said, post-accident headaches aren't something to shrug off. Here are a few potentially worrying types of headaches people experience after they're involved in...
Despite all the benefits that motor vehicles offer society and individuals, there are massive safety trade-offs. Collisions are a leading cause of injury and death among most age groups in the United States, and many of these crashes are preventable if only drivers...
Truck driver fatigue is a serious problem in Oklahoma for truck drivers, regular drivers, and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "truck driver fatigue was a factor in 885 fatal crashes and 3,438 injury crashes in 2010." This...
