Getting into any variety of auto accident is dangerous, but the chances for injury or death go up exponentially if one of the vehicles involved is a semi truck. If you are the operator of a normal passenger vehicle, it is important to understand that driving around a...
Semitruck Accident Injuries
The connection between drowsy driving and truck crashes
It goes without saying that drowsy driving contributes to crashes of almost every kind in Oklahoma. In spite of this, thousands of people get behind the wheel every day and drive without getting adequate sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation has become a norm in modern...
Truck log non-compliance could put you at risk for injury
As you drive on Oklahoma highways amid giant 18-wheelers, it can be terrifying to think that one or more of those truckers could be fighting off sleep. We believe that laws put in place to help prevent accidents due to truck driver fatigue might save your life...
How does drowsy driving impact truckers and you?
There are plenty of truckers that travel through Oklahoma. This means the average driver will likely share the road with a trucker. It is important for all drivers to understand the risks that trucks may pose. Today we will look at the risks specific to drowsy...
Crushing injuries require specialized care: Here’s why
Semitruck accidents can happen anywhere, from rural areas to on the highway. Most people understand that these collisions can be devastating, because the impact of such a heavy vehicle can severely damage a smaller vehicle. One of the complications that people...
What injuries are unique to semi crashes?
Semitruck accidents can be severe when they involve smaller vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists. The weight discrepancy between the colliding objects is enough to show why these crashes are so dangerous. The maximum weight for a semitruck and trailer in the United...
Dangerous roads in Oklahoma
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, there were over 70,000 car accidents in Oklahoma in 2016. Could the amount of accidents be due to dangerous roads that lie within the state? What are the most dangerous roads in Oklahoma and why?...
Trooper evades crash, releases video to show dangerous act
Sometimes, near-misses are the almost-crashes people need to witness to become better drivers. It's a wake-up call to pay attention and to follow the rules of the road. For example, a case out of Oklahoma could have ended badly, but fortunately, no one got hurt. The...
Receiving noneconomic damages for your loved one’s death
Your family suffers a devastating loss after your loved one dies due to a drunk driver in Oklahoma City. You know that no amount of economic or noneconomic damages could ever remedy your grief, but you feel that you deserve some compensation for your loved one's...
Were you injured by a fatigued truck driver?
Because of the size and weight of large commercial trucks, these vehicles are capable of inflicting serious damage when involved in collisions with smaller cars. Unfortunately, many Oklahoma truck accidents are the result of preventable factors, such as fatigued...