Semi-truck accidents are almost always major events. Because semi-trucks are so large, especially when they’re towing fully loaded full-length trailers, crashes not only result in significant property damage and injuries but can also result in hours-long road closures. Semi-trucks can crash in many different ways, but one of the most devastating and damaging types of […]

If you were recently injured in an accident involving a semi-truck, you likely need significant compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If insurance isn’t offering you a fair settlement, you may need to file an injury claim or lawsuit against the truck driver or trucking company. However, you also […]

Truck drivers must take the right steps after crashes to abide by federal and state laws. In addition, because people in other nearby vehicles are likely to be significantly injured after a collision with a truck, truck drivers also must take steps that can potentially save lives. Unfortunately, truck drivers don’t always take the proper […]

After a collision with a big truck, you likely have equally big expenses that you may not be able to afford. Your vehicle may be totaled, you likely require extensive medical treatments, and you may be unable to return to work for weeks or months. Getting a settlement offer from the trucking company or their […]

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 […]

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 […]

Driving on the highways alongside large commercial trucks is something many of us do every single day. Because of their weight and size, many people worry about being involved in crashes with these highway behemoths. However, the risk of accidents caused by big trucks isn’t always due to collisions with the vehicles themselves. Instead, they […]

Did you know that some crashes in Oklahoma are caused by drivers who escape without so much as smudging their vehicle’s paint? Worse yet, in some cases, the drivers who cause these crashes aren’t even aware they caused them! These types of crashes are called “miss-and-run” accidents. Because the at-fault drivers leave the scene of […]

Since December 2017, all commercial truck drivers who are required to prepare hours of service records of duty status must use electronic logging devices (ELDs). ELDs are tablet computers carried in truck cabs that record data about every aspect of the operation of the vehicle and driver activity. ELDs provide information such as: While they […]

Because they’re so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles, semi-truck accidents can be devastating, and they often result in serious injuries and fatalities. While truck drivers are trained professionals, accidents can happen due to various factors, including human error, adverse weather conditions, and mechanical failures. As a responsible driver sharing the road with these […]