Category: Traffic Accident Articles
Research shows that women are significantly more likely to suffer injuries in car crashes than men, though it was not always clear why. A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) may offer some clues. According to the IIHS, women have always been more likely than men to sustain serious or fatal injuries…
Usually, a bad faith claim happens when your insurance claim is denied or the insurance company provides you an amount that is lower than what is fair. When this happens, you can sue to demand the insurance payout you deserve. Essentially, you and your attorney argue that your insurance company’s decision to not pay for…
There’s an old joke that by talking to yourself, you get reasonable answers. Well, research from psychology professors at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom shows that a little chatter to yourself behind the wheel could help you avoid a collision, too. The study published in September in the journal PLOS ONE focused…
Oklahoma has been ranked the third most dangerous state in the country to drive in, according to a recent report from KJRH-TV. The article cited a study by YourMechanic.com that ranked states based on driver skills, car theft rate, most aggressive drivers, average driver speed, and other factors. The study cited Oklahoma’s poor road conditions,…
Oklahoma State Highway 9 is considered the second most dangerous highway in the country. That should come as no surprise, though, to local residents of Oklahoma (or those passing through the state) who drive on OK9. Crashes are a common site on the highway, where distracted driving, speeding, and other reckless behaviors can put everyone…
Some people in Oklahoma buy car insurance without thinking too much about what the law requires and what their policy ultimately covers. If they get into an auto accident, they may be shocked to learn that they don’t have as much coverage as they believed. You don’t want to fall in that camp. Please check…