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Holding reckless drivers accountable for major crashes
Some Oklahoma City motor vehicle crashes occur due to unpredictable and frankly uncontrollable circumstances. Someone who just purchased a new vehicle may not know about a defective component that fails while they are on the highway. Issues with the road or inclement weather can also increase the likelihood of a crash occurring. However, many…
Why Oklahoma teens need to learn how to drive in construction zones
Starting Nov. 1, Oklahoma teenagers applying for a driver’s license will have a new hurdle to clear: learn how to drive safely in road construction zones. Poor decisions by drivers of all ages continue to put road crews in danger of being killed or seriously injured on the job. People who work just a…
The 3 main types of distracted driving
Distracted driving is an umbrella term that generally refers to any activities a driver may engage in that can divert their attention away from traffic and the act of driving. Distractions are a major cause of serious car accidents in the United States. In fact, some studies claim that more than 3,000 people lose…
What is dooring, and how can it be prevented?
Dooring is an accident wherein a vehicle door is suddenly opened into the path of an oncoming cyclist. This unexpected event leaves the cyclist little time to react, potentially leading to severe injuries. As the popularity of cycling continues to rise, particularly in urban settings, understanding dooring and implementing measures to prevent it becomes…
Top 3 safety tips for driving on busy highways this summer
The summer months often experience an increase in the number of miles traveled and also an increase in the number of serious and fatal collisions that occur. The summer of 2023 has already witnessed a significant uptick in the number of road trips and vacations taken around the United States, which means a lot…
Many factors contribute to the deadliest crashes in Oklahoma
The modern economy in Oklahoma usually requires individual motor vehicle travel. The vast majority of trips in motor vehicles end without incident, but some of them result in collisions. Some crashes are minor because they occur at lower speeds and involve comparable vehicles. Other collisions are far more extreme. The worst collisions generally involve…
Is a texting driver the one to blame for an Oklahoma wreck?
The process of establishing who is at fault for a crash is one of the most important early steps taken after a collision. The party responsible will typically provide insurance coverage and they could be at risk of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if their negligence or recklessness caused the collision. In…
3 options for covering crash costs after a rideshare wreck
Letting someone else drive can give a professional a few more minutes to prepare a presentation on their way to a client’s office or can help someone avoid an impaired driving arrest. There are countless reasons why people in Oklahoma hire a rideshare vehicle to reach a particular destination. The vast majority of those…
Who pays the costs after a rideshare crash?
Rideshare services are convenient, as they allow people to use an app to obtain local transportation regardless of where they travel. They also make it easy for those with good driving records and modern, well-maintained vehicles to parley their skills and possessions into a viable income stream. Services like Lyft and Uber allow tourists,…
How Our Oklahoma City Car Accident Attorney Can Help You
One of the biggest mistakes people make after car crashes is that they decide to handle the claims process on their own. After all, many major insurance companies now have their own apps and advertise about how easy it is to submit a claim right from the scene of a crash. Drivers might wrongfully…