May 14, 2021 | Car Accidents
There are many different types of motor vehicle accidents. Some accidents cause more traumatic injuries and have a higher chance of fatal injuries, such as head-on collisions and rollover accidents. A rollover accident has a high risk of fatalities and catastrophic injuries. Rollover crashes account for almost one-third of all highway occupant fatalities. Occupants in… read more
April 27, 2021 | Car Accidents
Oklahoma law imposes a number of duties on you after you’re involved in a car accident. Observing these duties will ensure everyone’s safety. Your failure to uphold these duties could result in jail time. Oklahoma imposes liability for damages on the driver who caused the accident. This means that the moments after an accident can… read more
March 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
The Bureau of Transportation reports that over 6.75 million traffic accidents occurred in the United States in 2019. The number of people injured in traffic crashes total 2,740,000. Traffic fatalities totaled 36,096. When you look at the numbers, your chance of being injured in a car accident is much greater than your chance of being… read more
March 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Getting in a car accident can be stressful, even when it doesn’t result in a serious injury. There is always the question of whether or not to call the police, how to interact with the other driver, and what to say to your insurance company. Because an accident can be traumatic, it is good to… read more
February 13, 2021 | Car Accidents
Oklahoma uses an at-fault insurance system. So, the company that insures the driver responsible for a car accident will be financially responsible for the resulting costs. And, the responsible driver’s insurance provider will only provide benefits up to the driver’s policy limits. If costs exceed what a driver’s policy covers, the at-fault driver can be… read more
February 9, 2021 | Car Accidents
In 2019 alone, there were about 75,000 car accidents in Oklahoma. These accidents resulted in a little less than 25,000 injuries. If you’ve been in a car accident, depending on its severity, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Most car accident injury cases – including insurance claims and third-party lawsuits – resolve with a… read more
January 11, 2021 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a serious problem in Oklahoma. According to the State of Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, distracted driving caused 3,500 deaths and 391,000 injuries in 2015. In the ensuing five years, Oklahoma has taken steps to reign in this problem. Oklahoma has undertaken educational and public relations initiatives to reduce the risks of distracted… read more
December 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause traumatic injuries to the occupants of all vehicles involved in the collision. When a pregnant woman is in one of the vehicles, there is a chance that there are two victims. The baby can sustain injuries because of the car accident along with the mother. It is crucial for a pregnant… read more
December 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
Every year millions of drivers are involved in rear-end collisions. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, these car accidents result in significant damage and loss of life, totaling nearly 2,000 deaths per year. One of the foremost causes of rear-end collisions is tailgating – or driving too closely to the vehicle in front of… read more
November 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you are involved in a traffic accident in Oklahoma, you must stop at the accident scene or as close to the accident scene as possible. Oklahoma traffic laws require drivers to give their names and addresses to the other drivers involved in the accident. They must also render aid and wait for the police… read more