Studies show that drivers of electric vehicles are involved in fewer accidents than gas-powered cars. Therefore, if you are a driver in Oklahoma, consider an electric vehicle when car shopping. There are several reasons that drivers of electric vehicles may be safer...
Car Accidents
Right-on-red: A hard habit to break
Turning right when a stoplight is red has been standard operating procedure throughout the nation for close to five decades. While parts of the country implemented right-on-red in the latter part of the fifties, most of the country switched due to the oil embargo in...
Detached wheels and tires may cause harm
Truck accidents often lead to fatalities, so Oklahoma truck drivers must employ extreme care when traveling to their destinations. While reckless and impaired driving contribute to numerous crashes, incidents involving tire debris and wheel components flying from a...
Speed is a common factor in Oklahoma fatal traffic accidents
According to an Oklahoma Highway Safety Office analyst, there was a 17% increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in just one year. The sad part is most of these crashes occur because someone made a bad decision, which put their lives and that of other road users in...
The influence of drugs and alcohol in traffic fatalities
The number of fatalities in motor vehicle accidents exceeds tens of thousands in the U.S. The numbers fluctuate often but have increased since 2020. In addition, the substance use of drugs or alcohol is a primary cause of fatal car accidents in Oklahoma. Crash trends...
Injuries you could sustain in a car accident
A car accident in Oklahoma can be frightening and could also result in injuries that result in prompt medical attention. The following are only a few of the most common injuries that are possible. Bruises While most bruises are not significant, they can sometimes be a...
The texting-while-driving hack that increases crash risk
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...
The problem with insurance after a fatal Oklahoma crash
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...
The many types of facial injuries that happen after car accidents
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...
How to avoid multi-vehicle accidents
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...