3 ways trucking companies may contribute to semi-truck wrecks

In general, commercial transportation companies have an interest in minimizing the collision risk between semi-trucks and smaller vehicles. Higher crash rates tend to push lawmakers to create more restrictions on the industry, which can make it more expensive to operate a transportation business. Additionally, transportation companies often provide the insurance coverage that pays for…

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Why families file wrongful death lawsuits after deadly crashes

Insurance is a universal requirement for all Oklahoma motorists, and so people may think it is a solution for every crash-related loss when it is not. For drivers to lawfully operate a vehicle on public roads, they need to have a license and a liability insurance policy. During a traffic stop or after an…

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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…

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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…

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2 important rules that limit Oklahoma wrongful death claims

Losing a loved one can lead to intense grief and also financial hardship for surviving family members. Those who have recently lost a loved one in Oklahoma may have a hard time dealing with their emotions and may worry about how their family will cover basic expenses with one less wage earner contributing to…

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Oklahoma drivers are at risk of summer semi-truck crashes

Humans react positively to warmer weather and longer days. Their moods and relationships are often better when the weather is pleasant. People are more likely to go out and socialize during the summer months, which also means that they will spend more time in their motor vehicles. Motorists in Oklahoma are no exception. From…

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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…

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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,…

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Which roads experience the deadliest crashes in Oklahoma?

Fatal motor vehicle collisions happen all the time. Oklahoma has seemingly endless miles of open road and plenty of commercial vehicles and distracted drivers traveling the state, which means that collisions are a daily occurrence. No one can eliminate the possibility of a crash, but they can make a concerted effort to reduce their…

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When is the deadliest time to drive in Oklahoma?

Car wrecks, like the people that cause them, are relatively unpredictable. Someone might get drunk at noon on a Tuesday when their relationship ends or try to drive home while violently ill, only to lose control of their vehicle. There is no way of knowing exactly when or where a crash might occur, and…

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