Car Accidents

To be perfectly clear: seat belts do save lives. Roughly 15,000 people get to walk away from car wrecks every year that would otherwise be fatal because seat belts are now standard equipment in motor vehicles. That makes them one of the most significant safety...

After a car accident, you may be shaken up, overwhelmed and just trying to figure out what comes next. In the middle of dealing with your injuries, a damaged vehicle and missed work, the friendly voice of an insurance adjuster who seems to be sympathetic, helpful and...

As the summer driving season heats up, Oklahoma roadways experience a massive shift in traffic patterns and hazards. Families are packing up for road trips along Interstate 40, teenagers are out of school driving to summer jobs, and orange barrels are appearing...

Finding out the driver who caused your crash doesn't carry enough insurance is one of the most frustrating moments after an accident. You already suffered injuries, missed days of work and dealt with the stress of recovery. Now you face growing medical bills with no...

Multi-vehicle pileups can happen in an instant – and liability is seldom as straightforward as it is in a two-vehicle wreck. One driver may have made a mistake that set things in motion, but others may have worsened the situation with their own mistakes.  Ultimately,...

When someone gets hurt in a major car accident, their body will usually sustain severe damage that is often described as “catastrophic.” Because of this, the physical and mental trauma it inflicts on them can alter the way they live their life permanently. Below are...

Car accidents often involve shared mistakes, which can make fault feel confusing. You may question whether Oklahoma law allows compensation when you played a role in a crash. State law does allow recovery in many of these situations, depending on how fault gets...

A crash with an uninsured driver in Oklahoma can leave you unsure how you will handle medical bills, lost income and vehicle damage. You may still have options through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Immediate steps at the scene Your first priority is...

In crashes involving Uber or Lyft, the most important detail often isn't who was at fault. It’s whether the app was on. That one factor can flip the entire insurance process upside down. Here’s what you need to know when coverage hinges on a few seconds of app...

A car accident is always stressful. You worry about your injuries and your financial future. When you understand Oklahoma’s fault rules, you can better protect your claim. Oklahoma is a "fault" state, meaning the party who caused the crash must pay for the resulting...