Category: Traffic Accident Articles
When Construction Zones Turn Dangerous: Understanding Your Rights After a Bridge Construction Accident Driving through a construction zone on one of Tulsa’s Arkansas River bridges only to be involved in a sudden accident can leave you shaken, injured, and uncertain about who bears responsibility. Construction zones account for approximately 27% of all work zone fatalities…
When a Bicycle Accident Leads to a Traffic Citation: Understanding Your Rights with a Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Tulsa Getting hit by a car while cycling is traumatic enough, but receiving a traffic citation on top of your injuries can feel like adding insult to injury. If you’re lying in a hospital bed or dealing…
When Safety Gear Meets Legal Reality: Insights from a Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Tulsa Nearly 1,000 bicyclists die annually on U.S. roads in crashes involving motor vehicles, with approximately 120,000 emergency department visits for non-fatal crash-related injuries. If you’ve been struck while cycling without a helmet, you might worry that insurance companies will use this…
Over a recent five-year window, motorcycle accidents injured nearly 90,000 people annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality and Injury Reporting Tool (FIRST). Other drivers’ negligence is often to blame for these injuries — something that is outside a motorcyclist’s ability to control. Is there any way to make motorcycle riding…
You never know what will happen when you are on the road in Oklahoma. Even a short commute or trip to the grocery store can end in an accident. While there is no way to eliminate the chances of a collision, there are certain things you can do to prepare for everyday emergencies. It may…
Social media has become a popular way for people to share their lives with others. It’s natural to want your friends and family to know what you’ve been up to by posting pictures of your recent vacation or discussing a major event that took place in your life. Unfortunately, your social media posts can negatively…
Many people assume that the driver in the rear will always be responsible for a rear-end collision. But accidents can be complicated, and this might not always be the case. While the person who rear-ended someone else may be responsible, there are situations where someone else might be at fault. If you’ve been injured in…
Car accidents can result in devastating injuries and costly property damage. The occupants are at even more risk of severe injury or death if the vehicle catches fire. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration, there are approximately 171,500 vehicle fires that kill more than 300 people and injure more than…
A surprising decision by a federal appeals court could open up the possibility for other families to sue Snapchat and other negligent businesses for their role in motor vehicle accidents. The case involved three young men in Wisconsin who died after using the controversial Snapchat speed filter. Fatal Car Accident Involving Snapchat’s Speed Filter Snapchat’s…