Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are The Different Types Of Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents, like any other type of collision involving a passenger car, vary in type and seriousness. There are, however, certain types of crashes that are unique to commercial vehicles. These include underride and override crashes, jackknife accidents, and wide turn accidents. If you were involved in one of these types of collisions with… Read More »
What Are Override Accidents?
Any type of collision with a commercial vehicle is dangerous, simply because they are so much heavier and larger than passenger vehicles. Rear-end collisions with these vehicles, however, are particularly devastating, especially when the truck rear-ends the smaller car. Because the clearance on trucks is so high, smaller cars can actually fit underneath them,… Read More »
Oilfield Pipeline Explosions
The U.S. boasts one of the largest networks of energy pipelines in the world, with an estimated two million miles of pipelines used for transporting oil and natural gasses underground. Many of these pipelines run through Oklahoma and put oilfield workers at serious risk of sustaining injuries in the event of an explosion or… Read More »
Truck Accident Rates Increase At The End Of The Year
The number of truck accidents occurring on U.S. roadways has steadily been on the rise in recent decades. These collisions occur at all hours of the day, on weekdays and weekends, and during every month of the year. There are, however, certain times when truck accidents are more likely to occur. The later months… Read More »
Oilfield Crane Accidents
Cranes play a critical role in the successful operation of Oklahoma oilfield sites, lifting and moving heavy equipment and supplies, as well as extracting oil from subterranean sources. Oilfield cranes are complicated to run and extremely dangerous, so even a minor mishap could result in a devastating accident. How Cranes Work Extracting and transporting… Read More »
The Dangers Of Motorcycle Accident-Related Road Rash
Motorcycle accidents are almost always accompanied by serious injuries. This is especially true for the riders who lack the protections offered by seatbelts and airbags, and as a result, may suffer from head trauma, broken bones, and lacerations, even in low-speed crashes. It’s also important, however, not to overlook road rash, which is an… Read More »
Establishing Liability For Truck Accidents In Oklahoma
Truck accidents almost always result in significant property damage and serious injuries, so it is important for those who have been involved in such collisions to seek compensation from the right people. Unfortunately, determining fault for a truck accident can be complicated, so if you were hurt in a collision with a commercial vehicle,… Read More »
What If A Pothole Caused My Motorcycle Accident?
Road hazards pose a much greater risk to motorcyclists than to the occupants of passenger vehicles, simply because it is much easier to be thrown off of a motorcycle entirely when encountering one. Of the many types of road hazards that riders face, which include debris, cracked asphalt, grates, and slick paint, potholes are… Read More »
Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Statistics You Should Know
In 2020, there were 1,231 motorcycle accidents on Oklahoma roads, at least 661 of which resulted in an injury and 62 of which resulted in a fatality. While these statistics can be frightening, it’s important not only for motorcycle riders, but for anyone who drives in the state, to have a thorough grasp of… Read More »
Speeding Is A Factor In Almost 30 Percent Of Fatal Accidents
Speeding is more than just a poor driving habit, but can actually be a very dangerous activity. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over the last two decades, speeding played a role in as many as one-third of all car accident fatalities. In 2020 alone, speeding was a contributing… Read More »
