The 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 MoreWhy Oklahoma’s Move Over Law Is One of the Most Important Laws to Follow
Many Tulsa drivers are aware that they are required to slow down, stop, and yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicles that have either their lights or sirens on. What they may not know is that they’re supposed to do the same thing when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, too.…
Read MoreSome Neighbor: Class Action Lawsuit Against State Farm Is Moving Forward
State Farm is being sued by several policyholders stemming from allegations that the company engaged in fraud — the specifics of their conduct certainly doesn’t align with their promise of being a “good neighbor.” If you carry your car insurance with State Farm and have experienced a total loss of vehicle after a car accident,…
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 MoreWhat 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…
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…
Read MoreLiability Issues in Tulsa Building Strike Crashes
It sounded like a crash of lightning on a sunny day, claims an eyewitness, but this was no natural disaster, but rather a dangerous building strike. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a nail salon and a hair studio near 103rd and Memorial became the unexpected scene of chaos when an elderly woman experienced a medical episode behind…
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