Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Anatomy Of A Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accidents tend to be complex events, involving human, vehicle, and environmental factors. While it’s hard to pin down what a typical motorcycle crash looks like, it’s safe to say that they are almost always violent events and often result in serious injury, especially to the riders. In fact, according to the National Highway… Read More »
Feds Report A 13 Percent Increase In Truck Accident Deaths In 2021
Last year was a particularly deadly year for motorists in the U.S., with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting a 13 percent increase in the number of deaths in accidents involving large commercial trucks. This alarming statistic was mirrored by an overall increase in traffic fatalities (42,915), which went up by 10.5… Read More »
Failing To Load Cargo Properly Can Cause Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicles can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Besides making them a lot more dangerous if they collide with smaller vehicles, this weight also puts a lot more wear and tear on the components of the trucks themselves. The number of miles driven by most commercial drivers only adds to this… Read More »
Tulsa Jackknife Truck Accident Lawyers
There are some types of collisions that can occur just as easily between a passenger car and a commercial truck as between two similar sized vehicles. Rear-end collisions, for instance, can occur between vehicles of various sizes. There are, however, certain types of accidents that are unique to tractor-trailers and other trucks, one of… Read More »
Runaway Trailer Accidents Cause Devastating Injuries
Because commercial vehicles are so much heavier than standard-sized passenger cars, stopping them typically requires a lot more time and distance. To help with this process, semi-trucks are equipped with brakes on both the cab and trailer portions of the vehicle. If the brakes on either portion of the truck fail for some reason,… Read More »
Were You Injured In A Truck Accident Caused By A Tire Blowout?
Most commercial vehicles are made up of cabs that are attached (temporarily) to large trailers, both of which have a series of wheels and tires. That’s why semi-trucks are commonly referred to as “18 wheelers.” Unfortunately, because large trucks travel so many miles and often carry heavy cargo, the tires on those vehicles are… Read More »
Recovering Out-Of-Pocket Costs After A Car Accident
Accident victims who can prove that someone else’s negligence caused their crash could be entitled to compensation for their direct losses, like their medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. They may also, however, be able to obtain reimbursement for their out-of-pocket costs. For help seeking compensation for your own accident-related losses, including any… Read More »
Accidents Caused By Drowsy Driving
The dangers of drowsy driving are often overlooked due to heightened concerns about driving while under the influence and distracted driving. The reality, however, is that driving while fatigued can be just as dangerous, significantly impacting a driver’s judgment, attention, and reaction time. The injuries sustained in collisions resulting from fatigued driving are also… Read More »
Liability For Pothole Accidents In Oklahoma
Most car accidents are the result of driver error. There are, however, a significant number of crashes that are actually caused by issues with the road itself. From missing guardrails to potholes, there are a lot of different kinds of poor road conditions that can cause a serious accident. Unfortunately for those who are… Read More »
Are You Experiencing Delayed Concussion Symptoms?
Concussions are one of the most common injuries sustained by car accident victims, regardless of the type of collision in which they were involved. Unfortunately, concussion symptoms don’t always show up immediately, which can falsely lead victims to believe that they escaped their accident injury-free. This is why going to the doctor as soon… Read More »
