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When Does the State or Federal Government Investigate Truck Accidents?

November 4, 2024

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 […]

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When 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 […]

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What Should I Do if I See a Truck Driving Dangerously on the Road?

October 28, 2024

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 […]

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What 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 […]

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How to Properly Ride a Motorcycle as a Passenger

October 21, 2024

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 […]

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How 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 […]

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Are Old Motorcycles Less Safe Than New Motorcycles?

October 14, 2024

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, […]

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Are 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, […]

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Halloween Slip-and-Fall Accidents: 5 Tips for Staying Safe

October 7, 2024

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 […]

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Halloween 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 […]

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What to Know About Crashes at Intersections

September 30, 2024

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. […]

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What 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. […]

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How Weather Conditions Affect the Risk of Auto Accidents in Oklahoma

September 23, 2024

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 […]

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How 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 […]

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The Psychological Impact of Motorcycle Accidents on Riders

September 16, 2024

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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Which Body Parts Are Most Likely to Be Injured in a Motorcycle Crash?

September 13, 2024

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, […]

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Which 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, […]

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What Every Property Owner Should Know About Slip and Fall Liability

September 9, 2024

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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What 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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