Truck drivers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas have limits on the number of hours that they are allowed to operate their vehicles. There are both daily and weekly limits, in order to ensure that truckers do not stay in their vehicles too long and become fatigued. A personal injury lawyer knows that a fatigued...
Read MoreOver the course of 2014, a record was set for the number of vehicles recalled as a result of defects. There were more than 64 million cars recalled in 2014, which is more than double the previous recall record that was set in 2004 according to Insurance Journal. Unfortunately, drivers throughout Tulsa, Oklahoma City and...
Read MoreRear-end accidents are some of the most common of all motor vehicle accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas and in surrounding areas statewide and nationwide. Around a third of collisions that occurred in 2015 were rear-end accidents according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With so many rear-end collisions occurring, a car...
Read MoreThe roads in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas become less safe during the winter as a result of bad weather conditions. The Federal Highway Administration provided detailed information on the impact of bad weather conditions. Fog, for example, will reduce visibility while precipitation affects visibility distance and pavement friction as well as increases the chances...
Read MoreWorkers' Compensation in Oklahoma allows employees to obtain wages and medical benefits if they are injured on the job in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. In exchange, the employee gives up the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against his employer unless intentional wrongdoing is found. This no-fault system is viewed as a...
Read MoreDrivers who use their phones or other electronic devices make the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas much less safe for everyone. Many drivers are aware of the risks associated with driving while distracted; however, recent studies suggest that motorists continue to engage in behaviors that take their focus off the roads. A personal...
Read MoreThe holiday season is a wonderful time to enjoy activities around Oklahoma City and Tulsa and to spend time with friends and families. Many people, however, make the choice to celebrate by consuming alcohol. This results in a significant increase in the number of deaths caused by intoxicated motorists over the holiday season. A personal injury lawyer...
Read MoreTraffic collisions are the top killer of young people in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 1,875 teenagers killed in motor vehicle collisions over the course of 2012. Teen drivers in this age group were also involved in 4,283 deadly car accidents. A personal injury lawyer knows...
Read MoreBack-over accidents occur when a driver pulls out before looking to see what is behind the vehicle. A personal injury lawyer knows back-over accidents are extremely dangerous, and children are often the victims of these crashes. Rear-view cameras can make a substantial difference in reducing the risk that a back-over collision will occur. The National...
Read MoreWorkplace accidents in Oklahoma sometimes result in fatalities. In 2013, a total of 4,405 workers were killed on the job nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Strict state and federal laws exist to protect workers and their family's rights. But are these laws tough enough? The federal government seems to think these laws...
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