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...
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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....
Operation Safe Driver Week in July will focus on speeding
Both passenger vehicle and CMV drivers in Oklahoma should be aware that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding its annual Operation Safe Driver Week from July 14 to 20. During this week, police will be boosting up the enforcement of traffic laws....
Light drizzle makes fatal car crash 27% likelier
Oklahoma residents may find themselves driving in rain or snow, and they should know how risky this can be. The American Meteorological Society stated recently that the risk for a fatal car crash goes up 34% when there is precipitation on the road. A study from the...
The dangers of a bus crash: How safe are school buses?
Bus crashes are fairly common, and when they happen, it's possible that dozens of people could be hurt or killed. Many people don't understand why they're not wearing seat belts when on a bus, and they don't know what would happen with debris in the case of a...

