The panic has set in. You have just been in a motor vehicle accident. A shattered window sprayed glass onto you, and you feel the warmth of the blood trickle from your forehead. Other than that, you seem OK. But you never know because delayed injury symptoms can...
Who’s responsible for a tire blowout?
Many car accidents in Oklahoma are caused by reckless driving. However, a small percentage of car accidents involve faulty vehicles and defective machinery. If another driver's tire blows out, can you sue them for the resulting car accident? Who's responsible for...
Be aware of the top driving distractions
Distracted driving is a growing issue in Oklahoma. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research shows that distracted driving is a major factor in deadly auto accidents. One in ten deaths on roadways is from distracted driving. What is...
Why it’s important to take photos after an accident
Photographs are powerful proof in case of an accident. Although you'll be disoriented or confused immediately after the accident, you'll need to act fast and take photos if possible. Here's why. The importance of accident photos Auto accidents typically happen in a...
Is hands-free texting truly safer?
Distracted drivers become a hazard on the road for not only their own safety, but the safety of drivers and pedestrians around them. It is difficult for some people to avoid distractions and the lure of multitasking while behind the wheel. Whether it is eating,...
What can be done to curb distracted driver accidents?
With technological advances coming to the consumer marketplace seemingly daily, many individuals wonder why distracted driving accidents still occur. Drivers are constantly tempted with the possibility of multitasking while behind the wheel. From personal grooming to...
PTSD after an auto accident in Oklahoma
Post-traumatic stress disorder commonly happens after a stressful or traumatic event. Vehicle accidents rank number one among the causes of PTSD. Stats reveal 6 million motor vehicle accidents occur annually and around 2.5 million involve injuries. The National...
Does Daylight Saving Time ending increase car accidents?
Daylight Saving Time is confusing every year. It is hard to keep track of when to switch our clocks, and whether to move them an hour ahead or behind. As much of an inconvenience as Daylight Saving Time can feel, can it make driving more dangerous? During the spring...
OKC drivers who don’t yield to motorcycles can cause terrible wrecks
It happens all the time: a motorcyclist is riding along, following traffic laws and paying close attention when the rider approaches an intersection. A car, truck or SUV is waiting with its left turn signal blinking. Trusting that the driver sees him or her, the rider...
Who pays after a rideshare accident?
Determining liability in a car accident can be complicated. Even when only two parties are involved, it can still take some time to get to the bottom of things. If one of the drivers worked for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft during the accident, how can you...
