Road safety advocates in Oklahoma and around the country have long called for stricter seat belt laws, and the results of a study published recently in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health could add weight to their arguments. A team of researchers studied...
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What to expect from a trucking accident settlement
Oklahoma drivers that have been injured in an accident caused by a commercial truck may have a case for monetary damages. In some instances, a trucker's insurance company will acknowledge the truck driver was at fault and negotiate a settlement with the injured...
Ford recalls trucks due to rollaway fears
Ford has announced that it will be sending recall notices to 292,909 pickup truck and SUV owners around the country to fix a transmission problem that has raised fears about rollaway accidents. The car maker is also recalling 54,516 vehicles in Mexico and Canada. The...
Survey suggests a sharp increase in cell phone use while driving
According to a new survey, the number of drivers who report frequent cell phone use while driving has risen sharply in the last few years. Ironically, these same drivers recognized distracted driving as a significant roadway hazard. This alarming trend could affect...
Many mistakes can lead to a truck accident
You may have less stress when your vehicle is the one of only a few on the road -- like quite late at night -- but you know that this doesn't happen often. Instead, you need to get used to sharing the road with all types of vehicles, including commercial trucks. There...
FMCSA’s soft enforcement of ELD mandate
Since December 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has required commercial truck drivers to record their duty status through electronic logging devices. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, FMCSA is allowing for a period of "soft...
Teen accused in fatal distracted driving crash to be tried as adult
If you drive north of Durant for about 150 miles, you will come to Wellston, Oklahoma. The small Lincoln County town has a population of less than 900, but it is a part of American folklore as a stop on historic Route 66. The town is also the site of a fatal...
3 things that will help you with a car accident claim
Imagine you are driving through Durant on your usual commute to work. Traffic isn't too heavy and you are making good time, until suddenly, from out of nowhere another car slams into you. Now, not only will you have to miss work for several days because of your...

