Vehicles Are Becoming Bigger and Deadlier

It is no secret that people love their large trucks and SUVs. Sales for larger vehicles have soared over the past decade or so, as Americans cram more and more of their lives into their cars. Between shopping at warehouse-style stores and toting around sports equipment for the kids, we need – and want –…

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With 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…

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Who 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…

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I 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…

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What Counts as Medical Expenses in a Tulsa Car Accident Lawsuit?

If you were injured in a Tulsa car accident, you can seek compensation for your medical expenses. These expenses typically encompass healthcare-related costs like hospital stays, medications, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and emotional therapy, as well as ongoing medical check-ups and interventions. These expenses are considered part of the overall healthcare and recovery process resulting…

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The 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…

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Is 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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