Car Accidents

On this blog, we often note that an injured person can hold a negligent driver liable for their damages. This principle underpins all personal injury law. In this post, we will elaborate on each of these terms: negligence, liability and damages. Negligence is similar...

Many people in Oklahoma have been in a so-called “fender bender,” but more serious car accidents are common in our state and throughout the country as well. Every day people are injured on the roadways due to the negligent actions of others, who may be distracted or...

Our readers in Oklahoma can likely identify some of the tell-tale signs of a distracted driver on the roads: a sudden jerk on the steering wheel to get back in the right lane; driving slower than the speed limit; and even seeing the drivers in their own rearview...

Residents of Oklahoma have to share the roads with many other types of drivers. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that each and every one of these drivers are in a good mental and physical state to be behind the wheel. If they aren't, this could lead to an increase...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports more than two people are killed each day in the United States by drivers running red lights. The most recent data shows 939 people were killed in 2017, a 28% increase from 2012. In Oklahoma, eight people died in red light...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....