Although they are subjected to numerous federal regulations, truck drivers present the same dangers that other motorists pose on our roadways. They can be drunk, distracted, and reckless, thereby putting others in harm's way. Those who have been injured in a truck...
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Delays in rule amending hours of service regulation for truckers
Now, more than ever, commercial trucks are relied on to deliver commercial goods to stores and individual consumers in Oklahoma and elsewhere. However, meeting this increasing demand can be problematic, as there are only so many trucks, truck drivers and number of...
Fewer cars on the world’s roads, but deadlier crashes
Over the past few months of shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, there have been a lot fewer cars on the road here in Oklahoma and even worldwide. Usually, fewer cars on the road means fewer accidents and fewer fatalities. However, researchers have found some alarming...
When to consider a personal injury settlement offer
A serious injury from a car accident or collision can leave an Oklahoma resident with insurmountable medical bills and the inability to work. They may suffer the dual victimization of their situation: getting hurt by a negligent person and losing their ability to...
Product liability lawsuits rise
Defective product lawsuits help provide compensation for injured consumers and deter substandard product design and manufacture. The filing of these product liability lawsuits continued to rise in federal courts across this country in 2019, according to a recent...
Different types of personal injury damages after a car accident
Personal injury damages can be important for victims of car, truck and motorcycle accidents. Without them, injured victims may be left facing medical bills they cannot pay and without an income while they are unable to work. At the same time, car accident victims may...
Help for victims of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are not an uncommon injury for car accident victims to suffer. Car accidents are the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries which is why victims left coping with a brain injury following a car accident need to be familiar with the...
Common truck accident causes a concern as FMCSA suspends rules
Because so many trucks travel to and through Oklahoma, drivers of passenger vehicles have reason to be concerned about the possibility of truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has certain rules in place to enhance safety. However,...
Do companies have a responsibility to report defective products?
Oklahomans trust that the products they use are safe. They also likely trust that if a company discovers that their products are unsafe, that company will notify their customers. After all, human life is more important than the bottom line. But, do companies have a...
April is distracted driving awareness month
Our readers in Oklahoma may have heard the news that April is distracted driving awareness month. Even with all of the local and national efforts that have been underway over the course of several years now, distracted driving is still one of the main concerns on the...
