Oklahoma’s New Distracted Driving Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Oklahoma House Bill 2228 makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while the driver uses or holds a handheld cellular telephone (or another electronic device) while the driver’s vehicle is in motion. The House Public Safety Committee passed the bill on February 22 to reduce distracted driving accidents. According to Rep. Ross Ford (R-Broken…
Read MoreOklahoma House Passes Bill Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable for Child Support of Victims
In March 2023, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed legislation that would grant courts the right to order anyone convicted of drunk driving/driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance to pay child support if the child’s parent or guardian was killed in a resulting crash. The duty to pay child support would last until…
Read MoreHow We Prepare You for Cross-Examination for an Injury Trial
We have all seen the dramatic interrogations that happen in courts in movies and TV shows: the lawyer slams their first onto the witness stand, aggressively asking questions until the witness caves, cries, and admits to their crime. While sometimes it may feel this way in court, real-life cross-examination is much different than some films…
Read MoreHow Cell Phone Data Is Used in a Personal Injury Claim
With approximately 85% of Americans owning smartphones today, one can only imagine the incredible amount of data that gets tracked on our tiny devices. Occasionally, we hear of instances where data has been inappropriately used by apps or companies. Oftentimes litigation almost always follows these situations where individuals’ privacy is breached. That said, the tracking…
Read MoreWhat Does an Accident Reconstructionist Do?
It is not uncommon for participants in an auto collision to be shaken and disoriented after a traumatic event. This can lead to crucial evidence being forgotten or misremembered. An accident reconstructionist is a forensic expert capable of reconstructing an accident from start to finish using data received from fact witnesses, the scene and the…
Read More10 Questions You’ll Need to Answer When You Hire a Tulsa Injury Lawyer
Before your Tulsa lawyer agrees to take on your case, they may ask you several questions to find out more details. The answers you provide to your lawyer will be very important, as they give them valuable information which will allow them to make decisions regarding your claim. During your initial consultation, you want to…
Read MoreCan Data Analysis Software Prevent Truck Accidents?
A recent article in Transport Topics discusses a new product designed to assist commercial truck fleets negotiate lower insurance rates. The program, by technology company Idelic, gathers and analyzes data output by its existing trucking safety software and identifies high-risk drivers. This gives fleet owners and supervisors an opportunity to provide intervention and training before…
Read MoreWhy Falls Can Be Fatal
Falls can be life threatening—and even deadly—at any age. This is especially true for both young children and elderly adults. Falls themselves are usually not the direct cause of death, though. Fatalities are more likely to occur in people of any age from the injuries they sustain in the fall, whether it is shortly after…
Read MoreWhich Insurance Should I Use if I’m Injured in a Tulsa Car Accident?
Dealing with insurance can be overwhelming right after an accident—especially when you’ve sustained injuries and are not sure which one of your insurance companies will help. Since it will not take long for your medical bills to start rolling in and piling up, you should be prepared ahead of time with what to do in…
Read MoreHow to Read an Oklahoma Accident Report
After a collision, emergency responders will come to the scene and investigate. Police officers will fill out a report stating what they think was the cause, who is at fault, and information on all drivers. It is a critical piece of evidence, and insurance companies will hinge entire cases on what is in the report.…
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