Southeast Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Blog
NHTSA says drive sober or get pulled over
Drunk driving deaths, though not as numerous as they were 30 years ago, are still a matter of concern in Oklahoma and across the U.S. From 2006 to 2017, drunk driving crashes led to over 10,000 fatalities each year. This is why the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Car accident victims should stay calm and take photographs
Being involved in an automobile accident can be an extremely traumatic experience for an Oklahoma driver. The actions a car accident victim takes in the seconds and minutes after a collision can be crucial. This is especially true if negligence played a role and they...
Common causes of car-truck accidents and tips for staying safe
When driving in close proximity to a commercial vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer, it's a must to take additional care as a means of preventing an accident. There are many common causes of car-truck accidents, including the following: Drowsy driving: Commercial...
Tips for avoiding driving while distracted
Distracted drivers in Oklahoma may be less safe than those who give the road their full attention. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2017, more than 3,000 people died in car accidents involving distracted drivers. While texting or...
CMVs may soon be required to install automatic emergency braking
Truck fleet owners in Oklahoma may soon have to install automatic emergency braking on all new commercial vehicles. It depends on whether a bill that was introduced on July 16 in the House of Representatives will be passed or not. The bill is H.R. 3773, the Safe Roads...
Feds set to approve changes to trucker driving time rules
The federal government is planning to ease hours-of-service regulations for truckers working in Oklahoma and across the U.S., according to media reports. If the regulations are changed, it would mark a major victory for trucking industry lobbyists, who believe the...
IIHS study shows drivers confuse ADAS with autonomous cars
Advanced driver assistance systems, as their name implies, are not meant to replace drivers altogether. However, a combination of deceptive marketing, faulty technology and the ignorance of so many drivers has contributed to widespread confusion. This can be seen in...
Is it time to consult with a personal injury attorney?
If you suffer any type of injury, such as broken bones in a motor vehicle accident, your health is your top priority. However, you shouldn't wait too long to learn more about your legal rights in Oklahoma for seeking compensation from the negligent party. Many people...
Possible complications associated with hernia mesh products
It's not unusual for hernia patients in Oklahoma to have surgical mesh inserted. While hernia mesh products have been in use since the 1950s, different materials, coatings, and other features have been used in some of the subsequent products manufactured since this...
How Oklahoma residents can prove a driver was negligent
Like the rest of the United States, Oklahoma is home to hundreds of car accidents every year. Oklahoma residents who have suffered a personal injury in a car accident may be wondering how they can pursue compensation for lost wages, medical bills and other damages....
