Jacob Biby has spent his legal career helping folks just like you get the resources they need after a personal injury, car accident, or oil field injury. He completed his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa in 2008. Jacob is licensed to practice in all Oklahoma state and federal courts. Learn more about Jacob Biby.
Posts by Jacob Biby
Can You Seek Punitive Damages in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
After being involved in a severe car accident in Tulsa, you may have life-threatening injuries and other traumatic losses. If so, you can file a car accident lawsuit against the negligent party and demand compensation for your losses. One of the terms you might hear when speaking with your Tulsa car accident attorney about your…
Read MoreShould I Try to Find Witnesses for My Car Accident Lawsuit?
When a witness is available to provide a statement about your car accident, you may have a better chance of recovering compensation. You should look around at the scene of your accident – if you can – to see if there is anyone who may have witnessed what happened and would be willing to give…
Read MoreWhat Are the Biggest Driving “Problems” in Tulsa, According to OHSO?
Car wrecks occur too often throughout the State of Oklahoma. As one of the state’s largest cities, Tulsa has more than its fair share of crashes. Most of these accidents are due to driver error/negligence, which means they’re mostly preventable. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) compiles data about every crash leading to injuries or…
Read MoreNot Every Deadly Motorcycle Accident Involves Another Vehicle
While it is true that most motorcycles are involved in accidents and suffer life-threatening injuries because of other vehicles, it is also not uncommon for riders to suffer harm in single-vehicle accidents. In June 2023, the Tulsa Police Department responded to a motorcycle passenger accident close to North Trenton Avenue and East Pine Street. When…
Read MoreThe Federal Government Is Requesting Speed Reduction in All New Vehicles
There are speed limits placed on highways, interstates, and roadways throughout the country. The goal of these speed limits is to encourage drivers to drive under a certain speed to prevent accidents from occurring. Most drivers know this, but still make the careless and reckless decision to drive over the speed limits. This is one…
Read MoreWith a New Safety Rating System on the Way, Trucking Companies Need to Step Up
A fundamental expectation among drivers is that the commercial trucks sharing the highways have undergone rigorous safety assessments, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards to operate safely. Unfortunately, the current truck safety rating system falls significantly short of fulfilling this crucial requirement. With a majority of freight carriers lacking a safety rating, a glaring…
Read MoreWho Investigates Interstate Truck Accidents in Oklahoma?
Truck accidents often result from human errors like DUI, distracted driving, fatigue, speeding, and blind spot negligence. However, factors beyond the driver’s control, like defective parts, improper loading, tire blowouts, weather, and insecure trailers, can also contribute to these accidents. To properly identify the liable party, your trusted Tulsa truck accident attorney will conduct a…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Food Delivery Driver in Tulsa; Now What?
Delivery drivers should be thanked for the service they provide our communities. Without them, local businesses would lose customers and you would lose the option to order in. When these delivery drivers get into accidents, however, they often create a bigger headache than accidents with other drivers. How is a delivery driver accident similar to…
Read MoreThe Holiday Season Can Be Dangerous for Pedestrians
During the holiday season, shoppers flood our pedestrian-friendly streets in Tulsa to find gifts for their family and friends. With the increase in pedestrian traffic, there is also the amplified risk of pedestrian strike accidents, as store workers and frantic shoppers jockey for the scarce parking spaces in dense areas. This danger is highlighted in…
Read MoreIs Legalized Marijuana Impacting Roadway Safety?
In September 2022, an accident in Tulsa claimed the lives of three teenagers when a 17-year-old driver lost control of her car. The driver now faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. According to Fox News 23, a preliminary report suggested that high speed contributed to the crash. While in…
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