Category: Trucking Accidents Blog
Oklahoma oil production has skyrocketed in recent years, coinciding with a general surge in the United States. As more vehicles are deployed to service oil fields, refineries, and other facilities, oil industry truck safety becomes an ever-more-pressing concern. Research shows that 29 fatal vehicle accidents occurred among oil and gas industry workers nationwide in a…
Experiencing a truck accident can be overwhelming. Searching for a lawyer afterward might seem daunting, too. You can ease this burden by knowing what characteristics to look for when searching for a lawyer. Here are the skills you should look for in an experienced truck accident lawyer you hire to pursue the compensation you deserve:…
Truck accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence on Oklahoma roads, often the result of driver error, inattention, or negligence. But did you know that fall brings a whole host of specific dangers? If not, you might be surprised at what’s behind the seasonal increase in truck accidents this time of year. Let’s look at some…
If you were injured in a truck accident, you might be considering hiring a truck accident attorney in OKC. However, this is a major decision and one you should not take lightly. The lawyer you choose to represent you in your truck crash can significantly impact your case. Here are a few questions to ask…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) develops and enforces a variety of regulations to promote safety in the commercial trucking industry. Any carrier that operates across state lines is subject to these regulations. Knowledge of federal trucking laws is critical when accidents happen and innocent people are injured in truck accidents in Oklahoma. At Cain Law,…
If a negligent truck driver or trucking company injured you, you could be owed significant compensation. A personal injury claim could help you recover money for your medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and other losses. However, the other side will likely fight back to avoid paying the full amount you need and deserve. Because…
If you were injured in a truck accident, Oklahoma personal injury law allows you to seek full compensation against the parties responsible for the truck wreck for the injuries you have suffered. However, trucking companies often fight vigorously to avoid paying out any compensation following big rig accidents involving their drivers and vehicles. The insurance…
Recently, H.R. 3781, the INSURANCE Act, was introduced to Congress. The bill would have raised the minimum insurance requirement for commercial motor vehicles. However, the act failed to pass. Read on to learn more about this proposed law and how it may still impact future claims. What Is H.R. 3781 H.R. 3781 was a bill…
Did you know that many causes of truck accidents can be traced to the negligent upkeep and maintenance of the commercial motor vehicle? For this reason, safety experts urge truck drivers and trucking companies to always inspect their vehicles before and after trips, make repairs when necessary, and ensure their vehicles are properly maintained. It…
Two people were injured recently in a wrong-way crash on a stretch of I-40 in Oklahoma City. Authorities received a call warning of a driver of a truck who was heading westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-40, according to KFOR Oklahoma. The driver of the truck sideswiped a BMW before rolling the truck into…