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When cruising down Riverside Drive or navigating the bustling streets of downtown Tulsa, the last thing on your mind is getting into a car accident. However, understanding Oklahoma’s comparative negligence law becomes crucial when unexpected circumstances arise. This law can significantly affect your car accident claim, potentially altering the compensation you receive. Let’s dive into…
If you’ve been in a car accident in Oklahoma City, you might face more than just repair bills. The concept of diminished value could impact your vehicle’s worth, even after it’s fixed. This guide will help you navigate the tricky waters of diminished value claims in the Sooner State. Need help navigating this complex process?…
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating and catastrophic motor vehicle collisions on Oklahoma roadways. Commercial motor vehicles weighing up to 80,000 pounds can cause extensive damage and life-threatening injuries. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 60,375 large trucks were involved in injury accidents in a recent year. Many factors can cause or…
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…
Knowing exactly how a truck accident happened is crucial to identifying the liable parties and securing the compensation you deserve. The truck accident reconstruction process is not just a valuable resource — it’s an essential step that can make or break your injury claim. The evidence gathered during the process is often time-sensitive and can…
Truck accidents are different from other traffic collisions, from the extent of the damage they do to the complexity of pursuing compensation in their aftermath. Here’s why that is and what that could mean for your truck accident case in Oklahoma. Size Difference There’s a significant size difference between passenger cars and commercial trucks. A…
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:…
Car crashes in stormy weather in Oklahoma can have devastating consequences for motorists. That said, bad weather is no excuse for negligence behind the wheel. Most accidents that occur in bad weather conditions happen because of driver error. Links between rainy road conditions in Oklahoma and crashes may lead to liability. Weather Conditions and Accident…
According to data from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), nearly 8,000 motorists were injured over five years due to distracted driving. Distracted driving fatalities occur most frequently among motorists aged 31-50 and motorists under 21, with 40 fatalities per age group. Distracted driving fatalities are among the leading causes of death among Oklahoma motorists,…