When Does the State or Federal Government Investigate Truck Accidents?
November 4, 2024When two passenger vehicles collide on an Oklahoma road, local police or state troopers are usually dispatched to the scene to assist the drivers and any passengers and briefly investigate the crash. Unless an accident is severe and involves one or more fatalities, law enforcement’s priority is typically to remove the damaged vehicles from the […]
Read MoreWhen Does the State or Federal Government Investigate Truck Accidents?
When two passenger vehicles collide on an Oklahoma road, local police or state troopers are usually dispatched to the scene to assist the drivers and any passengers and briefly investigate the crash. Unless an accident is severe and involves one or more fatalities, law enforcement’s priority is typically to remove the damaged vehicles from the […]
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I See a Truck Driving Dangerously on the Road?
October 28, 2024Because semi-trucks are so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles, truck drivers must drive their big rigs with extreme caution. Even minor accidents involving semi-trucks can result in major injuries for people in cars, trucks, and SUVs. In addition to following local and state traffic laws, truck drivers must also follow guidelines set by […]
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I See a Truck Driving Dangerously on the Road?
Because semi-trucks are so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles, truck drivers must drive their big rigs with extreme caution. Even minor accidents involving semi-trucks can result in major injuries for people in cars, trucks, and SUVs. In addition to following local and state traffic laws, truck drivers must also follow guidelines set by […]
Read MoreHow to Properly Ride a Motorcycle as a Passenger
October 21, 2024Many motorcycles are designed to be able to carry one passenger in addition to the operator. Motorcycle passengers ride on a pillion, which is a secondary pad, cushion, or seat located behind the driver’s seat. Whether you’re a motorcyclist wanting to carry a passenger, or you’re considering riding on a motorcycle as a passenger, it’s […]
Read MoreHow to Properly Ride a Motorcycle as a Passenger
Many motorcycles are designed to be able to carry one passenger in addition to the operator. Motorcycle passengers ride on a pillion, which is a secondary pad, cushion, or seat located behind the driver’s seat. Whether you’re a motorcyclist wanting to carry a passenger, or you’re considering riding on a motorcycle as a passenger, it’s […]
Read MoreAre Old Motorcycles Less Safe Than New Motorcycles?
October 14, 2024Safety features on vehicles have come a long way since seatbelts and airbags became standard equipment. Today, drivers enjoy features like lane-departure warnings, automatic braking, collision detection, blind-spot monitoring, and more. These features can reduce the risk of a crash and make collisions that do occur less impactful and less likely to cause injuries. However, […]
Read MoreAre Old Motorcycles Less Safe Than New Motorcycles?
Safety features on vehicles have come a long way since seatbelts and airbags became standard equipment. Today, drivers enjoy features like lane-departure warnings, automatic braking, collision detection, blind-spot monitoring, and more. These features can reduce the risk of a crash and make collisions that do occur less impactful and less likely to cause injuries. However, […]
Read MoreHalloween Slip-and-Fall Accidents: 5 Tips for Staying Safe
October 7, 2024Halloween is a holiday that’s fun for kids and adults alike, and most Americans participate in its festivities each year. In 2023, around 73% of Americans planned to celebrate the holiday, and that often involves dressing up in costumes, attending Halloween parties, and trick-or-treating with their kids. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen during this […]
Read MoreHalloween Slip-and-Fall Accidents: 5 Tips for Staying Safe
Halloween is a holiday that’s fun for kids and adults alike, and most Americans participate in its festivities each year. In 2023, around 73% of Americans planned to celebrate the holiday, and that often involves dressing up in costumes, attending Halloween parties, and trick-or-treating with their kids. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen during this […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Crashes at Intersections
September 30, 2024Intersections are any point in a road where two or more roads cross or meet. They help facilitate the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, allowing for changes in direction and access to different routes. In addition to being vital parts of roads throughout Oklahoma, they can also be dangerous with high rates of collisions. […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Crashes at Intersections
Intersections are any point in a road where two or more roads cross or meet. They help facilitate the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, allowing for changes in direction and access to different routes. In addition to being vital parts of roads throughout Oklahoma, they can also be dangerous with high rates of collisions. […]
Read MoreHow Weather Conditions Affect the Risk of Auto Accidents in Oklahoma
September 23, 2024Any time road conditions are less than ideal in Oklahoma, your chances of being involved in a car accident increase. Because of that, it’s important to always be aware of the weather when you drive—especially when you’re planning on driving a long distance and can’t easily reschedule the trip until the weather clears up. In […]
Read MoreHow Weather Conditions Affect the Risk of Auto Accidents in Oklahoma
Any time road conditions are less than ideal in Oklahoma, your chances of being involved in a car accident increase. Because of that, it’s important to always be aware of the weather when you drive—especially when you’re planning on driving a long distance and can’t easily reschedule the trip until the weather clears up. In […]
Read MoreThe Psychological Impact of Motorcycle Accidents on Riders
September 16, 2024There are two types of motorcycle riders—those who have crashed and those who will. Experienced riders often share this expression with beginners to illustrate not just the dangers of riding, but also the inevitability of being involved in an accident over the course of a lifetime of riding. Almost everyone will be involved in at […]
Read MoreThe Psychological Impact of Motorcycle Accidents on Riders
There are two types of motorcycle riders—those who have crashed and those who will. Experienced riders often share this expression with beginners to illustrate not just the dangers of riding, but also the inevitability of being involved in an accident over the course of a lifetime of riding. Almost everyone will be involved in at […]
Read MoreWhich Body Parts Are Most Likely to Be Injured in a Motorcycle Crash?
September 13, 2024Motorcycle riding offers a sense of freedom that becomes hard for motorcyclists to resist, but it comes with serious risks. Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists lack the protective barriers that cars provide, making them more vulnerable to injuries. Because of the lack of protection inherent in riding, motorcyclists are exposed to direct impact with other vehicles, […]
Read MoreWhich Body Parts Are Most Likely to Be Injured in a Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcycle riding offers a sense of freedom that becomes hard for motorcyclists to resist, but it comes with serious risks. Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists lack the protective barriers that cars provide, making them more vulnerable to injuries. Because of the lack of protection inherent in riding, motorcyclists are exposed to direct impact with other vehicles, […]
Read MoreWhat Every Property Owner Should Know About Slip and Fall Liability
September 9, 2024If you own property, whether a home, business, or even undeveloped land, it’s important to know that you may be liable if someone slips and falls and gets injured while on it. This applies to people doing business with you, meeting with you socially, or sometimes even while trespassing. The amount of liability you have […]
Read MoreWhat Every Property Owner Should Know About Slip and Fall Liability
If you own property, whether a home, business, or even undeveloped land, it’s important to know that you may be liable if someone slips and falls and gets injured while on it. This applies to people doing business with you, meeting with you socially, or sometimes even while trespassing. The amount of liability you have […]
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