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 […]

In the bustling world of commerce and transportation, the roads are often dominated by an array of massive vehicles, including commercial trucks carrying a wide range of cargo. However, the potential hazards posed by unsecured cargo are often overlooked, leading to devastating trucking accidents. In this blog post, you’ll learn directly from an Oklahoma City […]

Big trucks are dangerous, and the risks they pose to other drivers is growing. The National Safety Council says that 5,700 big trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2021—an 18% increase over 2020 and a 49% increase over the previous decade. A big reason for that increase is the growing number of big trucks […]

Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous and disruptive of all crashes. These types of crashes involve semi-truck trailers swinging too far out to the side and even into the cabs that are hauling them, folding in on themselves at a 90-degree angle in the process.  When a semi-truck jackknifes, it can damage multiple […]

Semi-trucks transport just about anything and everything you can imagine across the country. From lumber and cars, to big-screen TVs and fresh fruit, big trucks move the goods we depend on from point A to point B every single day. In most cases, it doesn’t matter what type of cargo a truck is carrying when […]

Car accident claims and truck accident claims seem similar, on the surface. They both involve injured victims seeking compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering after crashes that weren’t their fault. But when it comes to victims getting checks, the outcomes can be very different. Although both car accident settlements and […]

When most people think of “big truck accidents,” they think of semi-trucks. That’s because semi-trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. fully loaded, can cause catastrophic injuries, significant property damage, and can even shut down highways and interstates when they wreck. But semi-trucks aren’t the only “big trucks” on the road. Box trucks are […]

Getting compensation after a truck accident is essential for many victims. Big trucks outweigh even the biggest SUVs and pickup trucks by almost 20 to one, and when they collide with them, the consequences can be devastating and even deadly for occupants of the passenger vehicles. Sadly, getting compensation for a truck accident isn’t guaranteed. […]